World Screen

BURBANK: FOX is embarking on a casting call to fill three new roles in the second season of Glee, with the audition process to be turned into a multi-part special. Glee has emerged as one of the most buzz-generating shows …

MIAMI: Pablo Szneiberg has been promoted to VP of original content development for MTV Networks Latin America (MTVNLA), expanding on his current responsibilities to include MTV and VH1 Latin America. Previously the director of development for Nickelodeon Latin America, Szneiberg …

MEXICO CITY: Comarex has been appointed worldwide distributor for a range of formats from director Leonardo Bechini, including the kids’ comedy show Mamá x 2. Comerax is the exclusive distributor for the Bechini format portfolio that includes the dramedy Primicias …

NEW YORK: EPIX, the premium channel operated by Viacom, Lionsgate and MGM, has secured a slot on the Cox Communications cable platform effective April 2010, adding to its existing carriage on Verizon’s FiOS TV service. Cox is the third-largest cable TV system …

NORWALK: Lore, a new docu-thriller from the producers of Women Behind Bars and Women on Death Row, has joined CABLEready’s catalogue and will be on offer at NATPE. The 5×2-hour series features stories based on the events of true crimes …

LOS ANGELES: Fox Cable Networks is set to launch its second soccer channel, Fox Soccer Plus, as a premium network this March delivering coverage of UEFA Champions League and English Premier League, among other sporting events. Fox Soccer Plus, complementing …

LONDON: Ludorum has firmed up a range of broadcasting and licensing agreements throughout Asia for Chuggington. Through an extension of its relationship with Disney, Chuggington is headed to new Asian territories such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, …

LORETO: Rainbow S.p.A. has secured an agreement with Italy’s 01 Distribution for the home-entertainment rights for Winx Club, while also securing a Russian deal on the property as well as on the series PopPixie. The deal with 01 Distribution includes …

LONDON: BBC Worldwide is looking for a new director of international formats following news that Colin Jarvis is exiting his post this summer after more than three decades at the British broadcasting group. Jarvis is one of BBC Worldwide’s longest-serving …

PARIS: Moonscoop has sold more than 150 half-hours into French-speaking Canada, with sales including TVA taking on both seasons of Dive Olly Dive! and Ava Riko Teo. Casper’s Scare School was picked up by VRAK, while Chloe’s Closet went to …