World Screen

HONG KONG: Disney-ABC International Television (DAIT) Asia Pacific has licensed the new ABC series FlashForward to ten broadcasters across the region for broadcast in 44 countries, including to Australia’s Seven Network and Singapore’s MediaCorp. Both Seven Network and MediaCorp will air …

STOCKHOLM: Clara Scherman has been named the head of TV4 Group’s new acquisitions department, as the company continues to integrate with Canal+. Through its acquisition of C More Entertainment, which operates under the Canal + brand, the TV4 Group has …

LISBON: The Portuguese cross-media production company beActive is teaming with the Brazilian telco OI Telecom for a new online thriller that is set to premiere October 1.  Final Punishment is the latest multiplatform production from beActive, known for its series Sofia’s Diary …

A property profile of Ludorum’s successful preschool series. ORIGIN: The series is based on an original idea. DISTRIBUTOR: Ludorum CREATOR: Ludorum EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Charlie Caminada, Rob Lawes, Dick Rothkopf and Don Toht DIRECTOR: Sarah Ball COMMISSIONING BROADCASTER: CBeebies TV SHOW: …

PALISADES PARK: For the fifth consecutive year, Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc. has been selected as the exclusive international distributor for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, set to air in December on CBS. The annual event features red-carpet interviews, special behind-the-scenes …

NEW YORK: 4Kids Entertainment is introducing the newest chapter in its Chaotic franchise, Chaotic: Secrets of the Lost City, with sales already confirmed with Cartoon Network in the U.S. and TELETOON in Canada. The new series is produced in HD …

LONDON: AXN has launched on platforms in Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Macedonia and Montenegro, targeting 18- to 34-year-olds with U.S. series and movies, as part of its continued European expansion. Sony Pictures Television’s new feed for these territories will be managed by Eddie …

LOS ANGELES: Starz Media is co-sponsoring the MIPCOM opening-night reception to highlight its new original drama Spartacus: Blood and Sand with a Roman-themed gala at the Hotel Majestic. The 13×1-hour series is from executive producers Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi, Joshua Donen and …

STOCKHOLM: Viasat Broadcasting has scooped up the free-TV rights for Sweden, Norway and Denmark to a slate of feature films and TV series from NBC Universal International Television Distribution, including the new shows Trauma and Mercy. The multi-year licensing deal covers feature …

BURBANK: Richard Cook announced on Friday that he is resigning from his post as chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, effective immediately, after almost four decades with The Walt Disney Company. "I have loved every minute of my 38 years …