World Screen

LOS ANGELES: CBS.com is now offering full streaming episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful in Spanish via SAP (Secondary Audio Program) technology. The Bold and the Beautiful began as the only daytime drama to simulcast in Spanish via SAP …

LONDON: BBC Worldwide has expanded its licensing deal with VTech internationally for its In the Night Garden property. BBC Worldwide is now rolling out a full merchandising program to support the brand on a global level, with more than 67 …

MEVASSERT ZION: Armoza Formats’ prime-time entertainment format Comedians at Work has been licensed to France4 and The Comedy Channel by Endemol France. Airing as Quels Droles de Jobs, the show puts an innovative twist on the traditional stand-up comedy show …

BURBANK: The stars of the hit High School Musical franchise will once again be seen hosting special Sing-Along and Dance-Along presentations of the Disney Channel original movies High School Musical and High School Musical 2, slated for June 2 on Disney Channel. …

NEW YORK: The sketch comedy series Important Things with Demetri Martin has been renewed for a sophomore season by Comedy Central. Produced by Jon Stewart’s Busboy Productions, Important Things with Demetri Martin launched on February 11 as Comedy Central’s most-watched …

LONDON: NBC Universal Global Networks is to launch advertising sales on Universal Channel and SCI FI Channel in Russia, as both celebrate their first anniversary there this month. The two channels are already available in Russia on NTV Plus, Akado, …

NEW YORK: NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group has signed Big Tent Entertainment as the exclusive licensing agency for Hispanic network Telemundo in the U.S. market. The partnership is designed to support Telemundo’s development into a full-fledged …

SAN BRUNO: YouTube has launched a browser-based version of its online video-sharing service that has been optimized for larger displays, mainly TV sets or big computer monitors. YouTube XL boasts an extra large video player and streamlined navigation controls. Features …

TORONTO: The fall lineup of Canada’s Global Television includes the new musical-comedy Glee, alongside the animated Family Guy spin-off, The Cleveland Show. From creator Ryan Murphy (Nip/Tuck), Glee is about a vibrant group of geeky misfits and the resurgence of …

NEW YORK: In the first week of the summer season, CBS was the most popular network, with seven of the most-watched shows in prime time, according to Nielsen Media Research, the majority of which were reruns. For the week ended …