World Screen

TAIPEI: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) and Taiwan Fixed Network (TFN) are launching a 24-hour Discovery HD channel in Taiwan along with Discovery Science, Discovery Home & Health and Discovery Turbo as part of the New TV digital service. The Discovery …

TAIPEI: The Eastern Broadcasting Co. (EBC) of Taiwan and Shanghai Movie Corp. are partnering on the animated projects Yo Yo Man and Big Ear TuTu.  EBC’s Yo Yo Man launched in 2005, with more than 300 products having originated from …

PARIS: Brian Goldner, the president and CEO of Hasbro, is slated to deliver a keynote speech, titled Becoming a Branded Play Company, at MIPCOM on October 6. In his speech, Goldner will outline how Hasbro has evolved into a leader …

MUNICH/BUDAPEST: Bavaria Media sold a package of more than 100 hours of programming to Romania’s TVR at this year’s DISCOP, among a host of other deals the Munich-based distributor scored. "DISCOP was an absolutely positive experience for us," said Oliver …

PARIS/LOS ANGELES: A total of 1,542 executives attended DISCOP East in Budapest last week, down from the 1,729 on site at last year’s edition but still higher than the participation registered in 2007. There were 732 buyers at the three-day …

PARIS/REDMOND: Microsoft and Publicis Group are set to collaborate on engaging digital content, more effective online advertising opportunities and audience tracking, the two companies announced today. One of the key elements of the partnership is the creation, production and distribution …

VINCENNES: Asia, Finland and Israel are among the territories Alphanim has struck new deals in for shows such as Mouss & Boubidi and Gawayn. MTV Oy/Juniori in Finland took on Mouss & Boubidi, the Christmas-themed Santapprentice and middle-ages comedy Gawayn. …

BOSTON: Latin Music USA, a four-hour documentary series narrated by actor Jimmy Smits, is to air in prime time over two consecutive Mondays during Hispanic Heritage Month on PBS. On October 12 and 19 at 9 p.m., Latin Music USA …

LONDON: British media regulator Ofcom has issued a new consultation as part of its investigation into the pay-TV market, addressing its concerns about the restricted distribution of Sky’s premium sports and movie channels. Ofcom said it was concerned about the …

LOS ANGELES: The major U.S. broadcast networks, as well as international outlets such as RTL and Five, quickly lined up Michael Jackson tribute specials following the legendary artist’s sudden passing yesterday. The famed "King of Pop" was rushed to the …