The move follows a reorganisation of MTV Networks International last July, designed to tap into the talent of its 94 worldwide channels to develop global programming.
The new initiatives cover genres including music, reality, comedy, animation and game formats and each series will be made available to all 42 MTV channels worldwide. It is believed that the new move will save on development costs and boost ad sales.
New formats include a global version of US dating show 'Dismissed', which will be called 'Globally Dismissed', bringing individuals together from 27 countries to the Dominican Republic to compete for a mate.
'Cribs', which gives viewers the chance to look around celebrity homes, will also get an international touch.
The British-produced 'Dirty Sanchez', often dubbed the UK's answer to 'Jackass', will put the madcap exploits of four Welshmen into the workplace as they serve stints at a hairdressing salon and a construction site in a new series called 'Dirty Sanchez 2: Job for the Boyos'.
'Breaking Point', a reality show that chronicles three bands as they release their first singles and seek a record deal, and 'Blag!', a show that looks at gatecrashing film premieres and rock star parties, are also set to premiere in summer.
MTV International has confirmed that some programmes will be produced internally and others by independent companies.
Brent Hansen, MTV International's president of creative, said: "The new slate reinforces our commitment to offering MTV viewers across the globe programming that appeals to a wide variety of tastes and interests."
The remaining shows are 'Baad Daads & Phat Mums', a reality-based show where kids coach their parents to become their favourite star; 'Happy Tree Friends', an animated series about cute creatures whose daily adventures always end up going wrong; 'Meet & Eat', the show where MTV viewers get to prepare dinner for an idol in the comfort of their own kitchen; 'Dude, Where's My Movie Quiz?' a celebrity-based quiz; 'Hip Hop Candy', which looks into what it takes to be a female hip hop star; and finally 'Top Buzzer', an edgy late-night comedy.
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