World Screen

October 2008 In July, UTV Motion Pictures cracked the list of the top 20 film distributors in the U.S., thanks to the success of its hit Bollywood feature films. The studio, a division of the Mumbai-based UTV Software Communications, has …

October 2008 By Anna Carugati Just about every preschooler knows Thomas, Bob and Barney. They’re not passing acquaintances at the playground or relatives they see on weekends. Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder and Barney are among the top brands …

October 2008 There’s a nice little piece of business early on in this spring’s feature film The Bank Job that doubtless flew over the heads of most moviegoers outside the U.K. Two loan-shark thugs approach Terry Leather (Jason Statham) at …

World Screen Weekly, January 8, 2009 Executive VP, Worldwide Distribution
Starz Media In the international market, Starz Media has established a reputation as a leading supplier of animated programming through its distribution of several key properties, such as Garfield and Friends, …

World Screen Weekly, January 8, 2009 CHANNEL: ERT COUNTRY: Greece LAUNCH DATE: Greek Public Television was first broadcast in 1965. In 1987, its television and radio stations were united into a single radio-television organization, ERT. OWNERSHIP: ERT is a public …

TV Real Weekly, January 7, 2009 Head of Co-Productions & Acquisitions Beyond Distribution With its name derived from Beyond 2000, the long-running science-and-technology series for Australia’s Seven Network, it’s no wonder that producer and distributor Beyond International has created a …

LAS VEGAS, January 9: The consumer electronics industry is projected to generate $171 billion in U.S. shipment revenues in 2009, according to the semi-annual industry forecast released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), down just slightly from 2008. The industry …

LAS VEGAS, January 9: In her keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Disney's Anne Sweeney gave her support for a new Intel chip that lets viewers interact with TV programs, which she says has the "potential to make …

FOSTER CITY, January 9: PlayStation Network's video service for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable (PSP) systems will feature a lineup of hit entertainment, kids' and comedy programming from MTV Networks. The initial lineup of TV shows available for download to …

MUNICH/FRANKFURT, January 9: Axel Springer has appealed a December court ruling that upheld a decision by regulators to block plans by the publishing giant to acquire broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1. German media and antitrust regulators had rejected the combination due to fears …