World Screen

NEW YORK, November 26: TiVo's earnings for its third quarter were boosted by a $105 million payment from EchoStar related to a patent-infringement suit, however revenue declined for the DVR manufacturer. TiVo earned $100.6 million in the fiscal third quarter, …

UNIVERSAL CITY, November 26: NBC has unveiled its January 2009 grid, which features a heavy lineup of reality, including the dance competition Superstars of Dance and hidden-camera show Howie Do It, while Lipstick Jungle has not been slated. Also absent …

NEW YORK, November 26: Former ABC News anchor Ted Koppel and Discovery Communications have agreed to terminate their partnership six months ahead of the May 2009 end-date of their three-year contract. Koppel joined Discovery Channel in January 2006 as managing …

MIAMI, November 26: MTV Networks Latin America will celebrate the tenth anniversary of its AIDS-prevention campaign, known as Se(x) Tu Mismo in Latin America, by airing a new documentary and launching a new website on World AIDS Day on December …

HONG KONG, November 26: Disney-ABC International Television Asia Pacific and now TV have completed a deal to make a selection of hit U.S. series, including Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy, available on demand to Hong Kong viewers. The new service, …

TORONTO, November 26: Award-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis has signed on to participate in a "In Conversation With" session at this year's History Makers International Summit, which will take place in New York City from January 29 to 31 at the …

HONG KONG/HERNDON, November 26: STAR has signed a deal to launch STAR India PLUS, STAR India GOLD and STAR ONE in the U.S. across RCN's platform on November 30. STAR India PLUS has been the number one general-entertainment channel in …

LONDON, November 26: Cineflix International has struck a deal with Sky Real Lives for a package of 50 hours of HD programming that includes in-house productions such as New Parent Nightmares, Wedding SOS and Kim's Rude Awakenings. Sky Real Lives …

SYDNEY, November 26: Granada International Australia, part of ITV Global Entertainment, has sold more than 100 hours of programming to Australian pay-TV service FOXTEL for its History, Bio, Fox Classics, CI and The Comedy Channel offerings. Included in the deal …

SÃO PAULO, November 26: TV Globo Internacional renewed and extended its contract with RCN Corporation, expanding the presence of its international channel in the U.S. Through this partnership, TV Globo International will reach Portuguese-speakers living in cities such as New …