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A+E Networks UK and A+E Networks International have ordered a brand-new run of the true-crime series Evil Up Close from FirstLook TV.

Quintus Media has signed a raft of deals for its documentaries produced by the German factual specialist Maximus Film.

Disney+ has unveiled details of its nonfiction content slate, which will include the critically acclaimed documentary Howard.

Passion Distribution has been appointed worldwide distribution partner (excluding North America) for ITN Productions and ITV News’ new documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey.

Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer, a five-part Amazon original docuseries chronicling the serial killer Ted Bundy’s relationship with his long-term girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall, is slated to launch on Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories next year.

Keshet International (KI) has signed a number of licensing deals for factual series originally commissioned by broadcasters in the U.K., including Prison Girls: Life Inside and Around the World by Train.

Banijay Rights has entered into a co-development agreement with the Canadian indie Arcadia Content that will see them create new factual projects and seek financing based on pre-sales together.

BBC Studios and Nine have entered into a long-term partnership for the BBC Planet franchise, which will see the Australian broadcaster premiere five landmark series from the natural-history strand.

Filmax is showcasing at MIPCOM the documentary Mr. Hand Solo, based on the true story of David Aguilar, a teenager with Poland Syndrome whose passion for Legos led him to design and create his own prosthetic arm.

All3Media has launched a new production company, Angelica Films, headed up by award-winning producer Sally Angel.