World Screen

LONDON: Among the diverse offerings from ALL3MEDIA International are three blue-chip documentaries from Lion Television, along with a prime-time family series from Maverick Television. Alexandria is a new one-hour special from Lion for More4 in association with History UK. In …

RESTON: Internet users have a higher tolerance for ads while watching episodic content online, according to a report released by research firm comScore. The results of the survey of more than 1,800 web users show that online advertising’s "sweet spot" …

NEW YORK: In this MIPTV Preview video report, we look at two established companies, Discovery Communications and Scripps Networks Interactive, and we hear from industry veteran Michael Eisner about what he feels is the key to navigating today’s changing media scene.   …

LOS ANGELES: Fox Networks Group (FNG) has launched a new unit devoted to the international licensing and production of unscripted programming from FOX Broadcasting Company and Fox Cable Networks, to be headed up by David Lyle. Fox LOOK will be led by …

MONTREAL: La Presse Télé has inked additional sales for the scripted format The Parents, which was recently picked up for production in Israel for Channel 10 to debut in May. The Parents, which launched last year at MIPTV, has been …

NEW YORK: Ben Silverman’s Electus is working with Fisher Stevens, producer of the Academy-Award-winning The Cove, on a doc feature that intends to provide insight into the decision-making processes of a group of people from all over the world. Electus is partnering …

BURBANK: Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure, centered on the character made popular by Ashley Tisdale in the High School Musical franchise, is a new Disney Channel original movie slated to begin production this summer for a 2011 premiere. Tisdale will also serve …

LONDON: Classic Media has signed up a host of new licensees for its preschool brand Tinga Tinga Tales, which already features Bandai as master toy and Penguin as the global publishing partner. Classic Media has signed a number of deals …

LONDON: Among the roster of star talent heading to Cannes for MIPTV is Idris Elba, who will be on hand to launch the BBC drama Luther, distributed by BBC Worldwide. Elba is best know for his role as Stringer Bell in …

PARIS: Leading off Mediatoon’s MIPTV slate is The Garfield Show, which has already sold in more than 130 countries, along with the new series Yummy Toonies. The 52×11-minute The Garfield Show, produced by Dargaud Media, has a second season in production. …