World Screen

President and General Manager Dori Media Distribution Dori Media has evolved considerably since its founding as a telenovela distributor in Israel. Today, the company has offices in the U.S., Switzerland, Argentina and the Philippines in addition to its Israeli headquarters, …

CHANNEL: Luli COUNTRY: Middle East, Asia and Europe LAUNCH DATE: September 2004 OWNERSHIP: Zebra TV Channels DISTRIBUTION: Available as a full linear channel, a VOD service, as well as on broadband, mobile and DVDs DESCRIPTION: Luli was developed for infants …

LONDON: Current has tapped James Baker for the newly created post of general manager for the U.K.  Baker joins Current from investment fund Fleming Media, where he focused on developing new IP opportunities across multiple platforms. Previously, Baker held several senior …

LONDON: Jesus Diaz has joined BKN New Media’s Barcelona office as VP of licensing and merchandising.  Diaz will oversee all licensing activities in Iberia as well as manage agents in Italy, France, Greece, Latin America and Brazil. Categories licensed within …

BOGOTÁ: Among the titles on offer from Si Hay Ideas at NATPE is The 8th Sin, a hidden-camera series that focuses on the deadly sins.  The show follows as family and friends nominate a contestant because of a sin that …

LAS VEGAS: As NATPE kicks off in Las Vegas, Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) has announced further European launches for The Style Network, which now reaches more than 10 million homes. The network, targeting women 18 to 49 with its …

Executive Director History Makers Returning to New York City for its second year, the History Makers International Summit takes place just after the historic U.S. presidential inauguration, and alongside the anniversaries of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the …

LOS ANGELES: Rive Gauche Television has finalized a U.S. broadcast agreement with Telefutura for seasons one and two of Whacked Out Sports.  The reality series showcases sports bloopers, and Telefuture has acquired 104 half-hour episodes to air in Spanish. The series is …

LONDON: The digital entertainment producer and distributor MoMedia is at NATPE this week seeking out content for distribution on new-media platforms. MoMedia is on the hunt for movies, animation, comedy, kids’ content, music programming and Latin American fare for international distribution …

MUNICH/LONDON: TV-Loonland and The Illuminated Film Company have launched production on a third season of Little Princess, which has already been commissioned by Five’s Milkshake!  An additional 35 11-minute episodes are in the works, featuring new characters and locations. A total …