World Screen

LONDON: BBC Switch has gone into production on The Cut, a multiplatform teen soap that will be deployed online and on BBC Two. Five-minute episodes will be carried on bbc.co.uk/switch, with a weekly TV omnibus on BBC Two. The show, developed …

TORONTO: The Canadian Television Fund has renewed its Production Incentive for 2009-2010 and has upped the funds available from C$5 million to C10 million. CTF said that the goal of the Production Incentive, launched as a pilot program last year, …

NEW YORK: U.S. Hispanic media company Univision Communications narrowed its first-quarter net loss from last year’s $166.2 million to $55.2 million, on revenues that were down 12 percent to $410.3 million. "We continued to aggressively manage through the recessionary market conditions …

  BUENOS AIRES: Legacy of Passion joins The Successful Mr. and Mrs. Pells and the third season of Teenangels on Telefe International’s novela roster, alongside a number of formats and series. Legacy of Passion is a story of ambition, honor …

PARIS: Vivendi has released its financial results for the first quarter, reporting revenues of 6.5 billion euros, a 23.7-percent increase on the year-ago period, and net earnings of 477 million euros,  reflecting a 14.1-percent decline.  The Canal+ Group reported revenues …

SÃO PAULO: Among the diverse offerings from Globo TV International for buyers at the L.A. Screenings are the game show The Spelling Game, the telenovela Two Faces and comedy series The Cleaning Lady. The Spelling Game combines education and entertainment, …

AMSTERDAM: Film Content Company Europe (FCCE), which offers film- and Hollywood-related content to clients around the world, has bolstered its global sales activities with the appointment of Kirsty Elsey as its international sales manager for Europe, the Middle East and …

NEW YORK: Tom Keefer is joining BBC Worldwide in the role of senior VP of global licensing, relocating from California to take on responsibilities as of May 18. Keefer will be tasked with growing licensing opportunities across BBC Worldwide’s portfolio …

MUNICH: Adding to the roster of factual-entertainment offerings available on pay-TV platform Premiere in Germany, National Geographic Channel launches with its mix of series and documentaries in the Premiere Familie package.  Upcoming programming highlights on National Geographic Channel include Jean-Michel …

SAN FRANCISCO: Licensing programs and merchandising campaigns for The Weather Channel will now be handled by Joy Tashjian Marketing Group (JTMG). Licensing deals will be made through the NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group, which handles all …