World Screen

BURBANK: Nikki Reed takes on the role of VP of original series, overseeing live-action development, for Disney Channel and Disney XD. She will report to Adam Bonnett, the senior VP of original programming for Disney Channel. Reed will be responsible …

HARRINGTON PARK: Janson Media has announced the release of a seventh season of Tracks Ahead, a railroading series filmed in HD. Produced by Milwaukee Public Television, Tracks Ahead is available for TV, VOD, new media, non-theatrical, DVD and video markets. …

MONTREAL: Normal 0 0 1 40 231 WSN Inc. 1 1 283 11.516 0 0 0 Bejuba! Entertainment has signed an agreement with Galleon Entertainment to distribute the TV, online and DVD rights to the multiplatform Sokator-442 franchise, which currently …

LONDON: Hasbro has renewed its deal for the global master toy license for BBC Worldwide’s popular preschool series In the Night Garden. Announced at the Toy Fair in the U.K., the deal comes as the two companies announced that 4.4 …

SÃO PAULO: Globo TV International has sold the first season of GloboDoc and a special about Carnaval to Italian DTT channel Dahlia Explorer. GloboDoc showcases the beauty of the flora and fauna of Brazil, featuring the Pantanal, vegetation of Cerrado, …

SANTA MONICA: YouTube will serve as the primary global distribution platform for original online short films produced by the partnership between Lionsgate and online talent network Massify. The first project from the partnership, called the Lionsgate Incubator (LINC)—which goes live …

LONDON/NEW YORK: Fisher-Price has added Chorion’s The Octonauts to its portfolio, with product categories to include plush, musical talking toys and electronic learning aids. Further categories include playsets, vehicles, accessories, bath and role-play toys. The Octonauts, which has been presold …

NYON/SÃO PAULO: TV Globo has secured the exclusive Brazilian broadcasting rights to UEFA EURO 2012, covering free- and pay-TV coverage. The agreement covers the live broadcasts of 23 matches and daily highlights on TV Bandeirantes and Globo TV. In addition, all …

BUENOS AIRES: Guita Fácil (Easy Money), which was introduced to the international market by Flor Latina Entertainment Group during MIPCOM, will begin shooting in April, with Carlos Portaluppi and Carolina Peleritti in the lead roles. Written by Marcelo Camaño, Easy …

PARIS: France’s competition authority has approved TF1’s acquisition of the digital channels TMC and NT1, but has attached conditions to the deal.  The market-leading French broadcaster has been awaiting regulatory clearance to acquire 40 percent of TMC (bringing its stake to …