World Screen

LONDON, December 22: BBC Worldwide has appointed Martin Yaffe International as master toy licensee for the preschool series Harry and Toto, currently airing on CBeebies. From creator Paul Shuttleworth of Handle and Spout Productions, Harry and Toto explores the opposite …

LONDON, December 22: Gerry Anderson's classic sci-fi puppet series Thunderbirds, distributed by ITV Global Entertainment, has been re-licensed to SCI FI Channel in the U.K., while BBC Two is set to air a special compilation episode. SCI FI has renewed …

LOS ANGELES, December 22: Internet TV provider Veoh Networks has inked a strategic partnership with the European media group Axel Springer as it looks to ramp up its international expansion plans. Under the terms of the agreement, Axel Springer Digital …

NEW YORK, December 22: The History channel brand has expanded its reach in Central and Eastern Europe, while History HD is set to launch in Korea. In Europe, History is operated by The History Channel UK, a joint venture between …

LOS ANGELES, December 22: Program Partners has locked down commitments from all 19 Tribune markets, all five ACME markets and The CW Plus groups to take the teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation through 2011. Degrassi: The Next Generation …

LONDON, December 22: ITV Global Entertainment has sealed a promotional partnership with British tour operator First Choice that sees the musical drama Britannia High featured at 28 Kids' Academies worldwide from summer 2009. The Britannia High-related activities will be tailored …

LONDON, December 22: BBC Worldwide has appointed Paul Dempsey to its board, in the role of managing director of home entertainment. Dempsey has been serving as acting managing director since July, following the retirement of Chris Weller. Reporting to John …

TV Real Weekly, December 17, 2008 Senior VP, Entertainment Sales & Acquisitions Worldwide
 IMG Entertainment Programs from Tiger Aspect Productions, Tigress and Darlow Smithson form the bedrock of IMG Entertainment’s distribution catalogue. Leading the company’s sales charge is Mark Young, …

World Screen Weekly, December 18, 2008 Chairman & CEO Cinamour Entertainment The son of an Academy Award-winning filmmaker and a Universal contract actress, Glen Hartford quips that he was born into the entertainment business, "with no way out." While he …

World Screen Weekly, December 18, 2008 CHANNEL: Prime Television COUNTRY: New Zealand LAUNCH DATE: August 30, 1998 OWNERSHIP: SKY Network Television DISTRIBUTION: Prime is a free-to-air network available to all households in New Zealand. DESCRIPTION: Targeting the 25-to-54 set, the …