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Noel Hedges, the executive VP of content and acquisitions at DRG, tells World Screen Newsflash that the company is open to working with all types of producers, and shares what advice he has for those looking to pitch to him.

The Putin Interviews, a series of interviews between filmmaker Oliver Stone (Platoon, Snowden) and Russian President Vladimir Putin, is premiering on Showtime beginning June 12.

Channel 4 in the U.K. has commissioned a documentary focused on Ivanka Trump, the oldest daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, from ITN Productions.

Lucky 8 TV (60 Days In) has secured an overall deal with development executive and producer Jason Bolicki’s newly launched banner Exit Four and has also hired former MSNBC Originals exec Jessica Winchell Morsa.

FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) has been appointed as the licensing agent to represent several of Jukin Media’s key brands, including FailArmy.

Vibrant TV has acquired 50 hours of reality programming from U.K. distributor DRG, including the new series Snake Boss and Honey, I Bought the House.

CBS Entertainment has appointed Sharon Vuong as senior VP of alternative programming.

Bravo Media has revealed a diversified slate that includes six new projects, including one featuring The Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel and Fredrik Eklund of Million Dollar Listing New York, along with 18 returning shows.

MTV International has commissioned Meetinghouse Productions to produce the new series Clickbait, which exposes viewers to music-inspired video content from the internet.

Ryan Seacrest Productions and Endemol Shine North America have unveiled Best.Cover.Ever., a musical talent competition series hosted by Grammy winner Ludacris that is set to premiere exclusively on YouTube later this year.