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LOS ANGELES: Electus International has picked up the international distribution rights to Bellator MMA, which airs in the U.S. on Spike. “Bellator has quickly established itself as one of the premier MMA leagues in the world, and thanks to the visionary approach of new CEO Scott Coker and the incredible …

NEW YORK: A number of channels from the SPI International/FilmBox portfolio have been added to IPWorldTV, which is the world's largest ethnic IPTV platform. Seven channels from SPI International's bouquet are now available on IPWorldTV. The complete lineup will eventually consist of FightBox HD, DocuBox HD, FilmBox HD, FilmBox Arthouse, …

CANNES: One of the world’s largest producers and proprietors of televised live events, dick clark productions now has an international distribution division and will be taking a stand at MIPCOM for the first time. “We look forward to concluding transactions for our fourth-quarter U.S. network events, new shows like the …

NEW YORK: Leslie Moonves, the president and CEO of CBS Corporation, tells World Screen that he has always been focused on one goal—making shows people want to watch—and that seemingly simple objective continues to pay off. WS: CBS is doing well financially. Are you looking to make any acquisitions in …

BURBANK: Karey Burke, who has overseen such hit shows as Friends and ER, has been named executive VP of programming and development at ABC Family. Burke has worked across all genres of television as a producer, buyer and seller. She has also overseen the series The West Wing, Will & Grace, Beauty …

NEW YORK: Buddy Valastro, the star of the hit series Cake Boss, has launched Cakehouse Media, partnering with fellow producer Art Edwards for the venture. Cakehouse Media will be dedicated to lifestyle programming, aiming to create high-quality original content for broadcast, cable and digital platforms in the U.S. and across …

CANNES: The movie Nowhere Safe, which is being offered to buyers by Artist View Entertainment, deals with the issue of cyberbullying and the damage it can do in today’s society. Artist View’s A Dark Reflection is based on true events. It follows the story of a female reporter who uncovers …

CANNES: IM Global Television, led by former Syfy exec Mark Stern, is coming to MIPCOM with a broad range of feature films. Earlier this year, the independent feature-film financing, production and sales company IM Global made a move into the business of TV production and distribution. In doing so, it …

BURBANK: The new Thursday night drama How to Get Away with Murder, exec produced by Shonda Rhimes, and the comedy black-ish have received full-season orders from ABC. How to Get Away with Murder is the season's top new series premiere, according to the network. The legal/crime drama stars Viola Davis …

VANCOUVER/SANTA MONICA: Jim Packer and Ron Schwartz have been elevated to co-heads of Lionsgate’s worldwide home-entertainment operations. Packer will also keep his current title and responsibilities as president of worldwide television and digital distribution, while Schwartz will serve as president of Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Packer’s promotion follows his recent signing …