World Screen

LONDON: A new study, exploring trends among tech-savvy 12- to 24-year-olds in the U.K., U.S., Germany, India and Japan, reveals that TV is still the most effective medium for marketers targeting young people. The A Beta Life Youth survey was …

LONDON: NBC Universal is set to launch the Universal Channel in Greece, debuting exclusively on Conn-x TV, the IPTV platform of OTE. Universal Channel offers a range of series and movies from the likes of Universal Studios, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and CBS …

LONDON: The award-winning TV producer, journalist and author David Simon has signed on to deliver a Masterclass at this year’s MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival (MGEITF), taking place August 28 to 30. Simon, a creator, writer and producer, will explore …

NEW YORK: Ad expenditures in the U.S. fell 4.1 percent to $141.7 billion last year, according to TNS Media Intelligence, with a 9.2-percent drop in the fourth quarter alone. “The ad market at 2008 year end was buffeted by a …

PALISADES PARK: For the tenth consecutive year, Alfred Haber, Inc. has been appointed exclusive international distributor for the Latin Grammy Awards, which celebrate the best in Latin culture and music. The tenth annual event will be broadcast in the U.S. …

EL SEGUNDO/ENGLEWOOD: DIRECTV is to be merged with Liberty Media’s Liberty Entertainment division, which is due to be spun-off from the company. As previously announced, the spun-off Liberty Entertainment, Inc. (LEI) was to be comprised of approximately 54 percent of the …

NEW YORK: Heroes, Southland and Parks and Recreation are among the shows returning to NBC’s lineup for the 2009-2010 season, alongside a host of new pickups, including four drama series. In all, NBC announced six new pickups. New dramas heading …

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered a federal appeals court to reexamine its ruling that tossed out a $550,000 FCC fine against CBS for Janet Jackson’s infamous "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2004 Super Bowl. In a performance during the half-time …

VANCOUVER: W Network has picked up a seventh season of the hit makeover series Style By Jury. Distributed by Thunderbird Films, Style By Jury watches as women undergo a revealing judgment by a jury of their peers. The makeover candidates …

CENTURY CITY: Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising has signed up its first licensing partners for the upcoming Family Guy spin-off, The Cleveland Show, and is seeking more partnerships in a range of categories.  Changes and Briefly Stated, which both license Family …