World Screen

HONG KONG: The American adaptation of Life on Mars, about a New York Police Department detective who gets transported back into the ’70s, will premiere May 5 on AXN Beyond in Asia, airing Tuesdays at 9 p.m., first and exclusively. A …

LONDON: Elisabeth Murdoch’s Shine Group is buying leading Nordic production group Metronome Film & Television from Schibsted for $87.6 million (SEK 719 million). The acquisition expands Shine’s footprint to 23 companies operating in nine markets on three continents. It brings all 15 production …

LONDON: After three years at Target TV as head of development, Sophie Wurzer has been appointed commissioning editor of LIVING. Wurzer will take up her new role on April 29, reporting directly into Mark Sammon, the head of commissioning for …

WASHINGTON: In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has voted in favor of the FCC’s policy of fining broadcasters over the use of just a single expletive on live television. The so-called "fleeting expletive" policy, adopted in 2004, had …

LONDON: Asian broadcasters have picked up more than 120 hours from National Geographic Television International (NGTI), following discussions from MIPTV. In China, Leland International picked up a package of some 30 hours of programming for various regional channels. Titles included …

LONDON/MADRID: Juan Mayne is joining Disney-ABC-ESPN Television’s office in Madrid to take on the role of VP of program distribution for Iberia. Mayne replaces David Nogueira, who will remain in the Madrid office to hand over the role until June …

TORONTO: The creators and executive producers of three high-profile series—Flashpoint, Hung and Intervention—have signed on to lead the Craft Series workshops at the Banff World Television Festival. The Craft Series, designed as a learning tool for producers, presents the ‘how …

NEW YORK: CBS is relocating its 13-week mystery event series Harper’s Island to Saturday nights at 9 p.m. from its Thursday night spot, beginning this weekend. Announcing the move, CBS cited DVR and online streaming results reflecting "strong viewer engagement" with the show. Kelly Kahl, …

SYDNEY: Weaponizers from Beyond Productions, the producers behind the popular Mythbusters franchise, will make its world premiere on Discovery Channel in the U.S. on May 11 at 9 p.m. The three-part series features two teams of master builders, called "Weaponizers," who turn ordinary …

BEVERLY HILLS: Two leading entertainment agencies, Endeavor and William Morris Agency, are merging to form William Morris Endeavor (WME) Entertainment, in a transaction expected to close in the second quarter. The new agency will be led by Jim Wiatt as chairman, …