World Screen

COUNTRY: U.S.A. LAUNCH DATE: PBS KIDS launched as a block on PBS in 1993. OWNERSHIP: PBS is a nonprofit media enterprise owned and operated by the nation’s 356 public television stations. DISTRIBUTION: Serves more than 115 million people on-air and …

July 31-August 6 Los Angeles Now in its fourth year, ITVFest has positioned itself as the go-to event for producers looking to showcase their independently produced pilots. As it has grown, ITVFest, taking place July 31 to August 6 in …

It was a busy week in the world of socially conscious, message documentaries. Michael Moore unveiled details of his latest project, Capitalism: A Love Story,  which will be released in the U.S. on October 2 by Overture Films, with Paramount …

SILVER SPRING: Discovery Networks International (DNI) is launching a multi-player, multi-language online space game, called Helium 3, via its international websites. The game complements space and science programming airing on Discovery Channel around the world this summer. The game launches in …

NEW YORK: British entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, one of the investors featured on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den, has joined Marvel Entertainment’s International Advisory Board. Comprised of business leaders from key international growth markets, the board works with Marvel executives to explore opportunities for …

July 22 to 24 Seoul, Korea With a vibrant animation production sector, Korea has become a key player in the global kids’ industry. From signing on as co-production partners on projects from North America and Europe to exporting locally developed …

SANTA MONICA: Lionsgate has picked up the North American home-entertainment distribution rights to No Greater Love, a love story with themes of faith. Lionsgate holds the rights to distribute the title on DVD, VOD and EST. The film, scheduled for …

LOS ANGELES: Fox Television Studios’ new mystery drama Persons Unknown, produced in Mexico City in association with Televisa and RAI, has been picked up for a U.S. slot by NBC. The series follows a group of strangers who wake up …

HILVERSUM: Endemol has received its first European commission on the new game show The Whole 19 Yards, with Spain’s Antena 3 on board for the format, which is also being piloted by CBS in the U.S. Endemol Spain has been commissioned …

SHEFFIELD: Early bird registration is now open for the Sheffield Doc/Fest 2009, which introduces two new awards this year: The Sheffield Inspiration Award and the Sheffield Jury Award. The Sheffield Inspiration Award recognizes a person who has inspired the doc …