A look at how producers and distributors are serving broadcasters’ needs for shows that encourage co-viewing.

SHREVEPORT: Music icon Marilyn Manson is joining the cast of the WGN America supernatural thriller series Salem, which is in production on its third season.

NEW YORK: World Screen has elevated Joanna Padovano and Joel Marino within its editorial team, along with bolstering its sales and marketing activities with the promotion of Dana Mattison and the hire of Elizabeth Walsh.

LONDON: In two separate deals, Endemol Shine UK has purchased the production house Electric Robin, which specializes in short-form branded content, and the digital talent-management company OP Talent.

BEIJING: ZooMoo Networks International has inked a new deal with CCTV Kids that will see original ZooMoo programming become available to more than 240 million viewers in China.

TEL AVIV: Keshet International has inked a first-look deal, covering both distribution and development, with Woodcut Media for non-scripted crime programming.

NEW YORK: IndiePix Films is launching a brand-new OTT service that will stream a curated catalogue of independent cinema classics to subscribers.

GLENDALE: Disney Consumer Products and Bandai have revealed the details for the new global product line based on the upcoming Disney/Pixar animated film Finding Dory, a sequel to the 2003 hit Finding Nemo.

AMSTERDAM: For the second year, DISCOP Istanbul will host a special day of sessions, on March 1, dedicated to the format industry.

SANTA MONICA/VANCOUVER: Lionsgate has signed an overall television deal with producing team David Shumsky and Mark Harris, who will create new original programming and formats for the alternative group through their Ohana Pictures banner.