World Screen

BURBANK: Warner Premiere is in production on Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster, an all-new live-action/CG movie slated to air on Cartoon Network this fall. Principal photography gets under way on March 15, and the film is slated for release …

LONDON: Media Entertainment Group (MEG) has secured two new distribution deals for its recently launched format division. Heading to the MEG Formats lineup is Catch Me If You Can, from French indie La Creature. The dating reality show, which aired …

MIAMI: Latin Media Company (LMC), headed by Jose Escalante, has partnered with Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) to produce its first Malaysian telenovela-style drama for the worldwide market. Bola Cinta is a teen drama series set in the world of football. …

LOS ANGELES: The on-demand channel Eurocinema has expanded its presence in Canada through a new deal with Cogeco Cable, adding more than 1 million homes to its reach. New titles to debut on Eurocinema on Cogeco’s on-demand service this month …

TEL AVIV: Armoza Formats has taken on the international distribution rights for the Israeli series The Ran Quadruplets, which was commissioned for a pilot in the U.S. last month by CBS. The 29×40-minute show, produced by July-August Productions, airs on …

LOS ANGELES: E! International Network delivered its most-watched red carpet season ever, with coverage of the Golden Globes, Grammys, BAFTAs, SAG Awards and Academy Awards. In metered markets—Australia, Italy and the U.K.—Live From the Red Carpet ratings increased 53 percent …

LONDON: Virgin Media is adding ITV1 HD to its channel lineup, with upcoming highlights that include the 2010 World Cup airing in full high definition. Further highlights for ITV1 HD include the UEFA Champions League, The FA Cup and England …

LOS ANGELES: Disney-ABC Domestic Television has entered into an exclusive output deal with Showtime Networks that gives the premium channel the broadcast rights to up to 35 DreamWorks Studios’ films theatrically released between 2010 and 2015. "We are very pleased …

NEW YORK: Mattel and AMC have teamed up with Lionsgate to launch four Barbie collector Mad Men dolls, to be available for consumers in July.  Designed by Barbie designer Robert Best, the Mad Men Barbie doll line features series’ characters Don Draper, …

MONTREAL: Telefim Canada has named Carolle Brabant, who is currently the director of administration and corporate services, as its new executive director. Brabant has worked with Telefilm Canada for the past 20 years in various capacities. “I am honored that …