World Screen

BURBANK/NEW YORK: Starz Media’s animated series Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! has continued to expand its global footprint, with new sales to HOP! TV in Israel and Al Jazeera Children’s Channel in the Middle East.  The series has been a strong performer …

TORONTO: DECODE Enterprises has landed deals with Disney Channel in Southeast Asia and Latin America for the puppet series Mighty Jungle, produced by Halifax Film.  Disney Channel Southeast Asia picked up both seasons for Playhouse Disney, while Disney Channel Latin …

MUNICH: Among the host of licensees that have signed on for Studio100 Media/EM.Entertainment’s Vicky the Viking is FIPO GROUP.  The FIPO GROUP acquired the rights for a wide range of license productions within both the home and living and textiles and …

ATLANTA: TNT has given a second-season order to its new drama Leverage, which has averaged 3.2 million viewers since its launch in December. TNT has ordered 15 episodes for the second season of the show, starring Timothy Hutton as well as Gina Bellman, Christian …

MUNICH: The Spanish broadcaster Telecinco has come on board for its own version of SevenOne International’s hit format Beat Your Host, with the prime-time event set to be co-produced with the show’s original creator. The Spanish version of the format, …

BURBANK: Three pilots have received pickups from ABC Family, which also has a number of original movies and returning original series to offer in its spring/summer schedule.  The one-hour scripted drama Perfect 10, created and written by Holly Sorensen, will …

WEST PALM BEACH: As ION Life celebrates its second anniversary, the digital network devoted to healthy living has picked up eight new series to be stripped throughout the week. "ION Life’s brand promise to celebrate life’s most positive moments is fulfilled …

LOS ANGELES: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios’ worldwide television operation has named Ian Hogg as senior VP and managing director for the Asia-Pacific territory. Based in Sydney, Hogg will oversee the distribution of MGM film and television properties on a variety of …

LOS ANGELES: Alan Poul, whose credits include Swingtown and Six Feet Under, is in final negotiations to direct the first release from CBS Films, a romantic comedy with Jennifer Lopez. Plan B will begin filming in May for a January 2010 theatrical …

NEW YORK: BET Networks acquired the off-network cable rights to the sitcom The Game from CBS Television Distribution.  Currently in its third season on The CW and produced by CBS Paramount Network Television, The Game stars Tia Mowry (Sister Sister) …