World Screen

LOS ANGELES: USA Network has picked up Covert Affairs, which will join the likes of Burn Notice, White Collar and Psych on the basic cable network’s roster of original scripted series.  Covert Affairs will kick off with a special 90-minute episode, followed …

LOS ANGELES: The new Jerry Bruckheimer drama Miami Medical is to premiere on CBS on April 2, while Rules of Engagement launches into its fourth season on March 1.  Miami Medical is about a team of expert surgeons who work …

NEW YORK: In this video interview, ZDF Enterprises’ president and CEO, Alexander Coridass, talks about the opportunities that have arisen during the downturn and the need for finding new collaborations and business models.   With a vast catalogue that includes drama, …

MALIBU: JAKKS Pacific, which designs and markets consumer products, is partnering with the Japanese animation producer Dentsu for a series and toy line based on the boys action property Monsuno. The Monsuno property, in which re-awakened monster DNA finds its way into …

  MIAMI: Discovery Networks Latin America/US Hispanic has announced the promotion of Michael Bremer to senior VP, CFO and COO. He has led the financial processes for the company since 2007, and in addition to these responsibilities, Bremer will assume …

TORONTO: Canadian distributor Knightscove Media Group, which owns a library of family-friendly content, has entered into an agreement to acquire Ellis Entertainment for C$2.82 million. The purchase price consists of C$1.5 million in cash, with the balance made of of …

TORONTO/LOS ANGELES/LONDON: Jennifer Chambers is to join E1 Entertainment as its VP of creative affairs, based at the company’s Los Angeles office, where she will be responsible for all scripted development.  Chambers reports directly to Michael Rosenberg, the senior VP of …

NEW YORK: Robert Benya takes on the role of president and CEO of iN DEMAND with immediate effect, after serving as interim CEO for the past five months and as a member of the board of directors for five years. iN …

LONDON: Discovery Networks EMEA is launching Discovery HD Showcase, a channel featuring high-definition content from across the company’s portfolio of services, in Europe (excluding the U.K.), the Middle East and Africa. Discovery HD Showcase replaces Discovery HD across EMEA on …

PARIS: Reed MIDEM has confirmed Laurine Garaude as the director of its television division, with direct management for MIPTV, MIPDOC, MIPCOM and MIP Junior.    Garaude has been serving in the role in an acting capacity for the last year, since the …