World Screen

HILVERSUM, November 25: Endemol and Kuwait-based publishing group Teshkeel Media are set to co-produce a new animated series based on the superhero comic books THE 99, which have been widely distribution throughout the Middle East, South Asia and Indonesia. THE …

NEW YORK, November 25: Throughout the month of December, Nickelodeon will present seven all-new seasonal specials, including the two-hour original TV movie Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh, which premieres December 5 at 8 p.m. Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh features …

LONDON, November 25: Just ahead of the Asia TV Forum, ALL3MEDIA International has secured a number of agreements in Asia on its factual documentaries and entertainment, children's fare and drama. Fox India picked up three Lion Television productions: Spy Tools, …

LONDON, November 25: Entertainment Rights (ER) has made a number of its series, including Rupert Bear and George of the Jungle, available on the iTunes Store in the U.K. Also on offer for download and purchase are Finley the Fire …

NEW YORK, November 25: 4Kids Entertainment has finalized a raft of post-MIPCOM licensing agreements with broadcasters in Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, Ireland and Central European markets for Dinosaur King. Dinosaur King is set to launch on YTV in Canada, Animax …

NEW YORK, November 25: U.S. Hispanic network V-me has launched more than 30 hours of Spanish-language programming, covering kids, music and interviews, for purchase and download on iTunes. V-me programming currently available includes Estudio Billboard, which features top Latin music …

TORONTO, November 25: To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the classic My Little Pony brand, Hasbro and TELETOON are teaming up to launch the My Little Pony '25th Birthday Cheer' Contest. Through the My Little Pony microsite on teletoon.com, fans …

LONDON, November 25: African pay-TV network GTV is launching Black Entertainment Television (BET) and the Afro Music Channel on its service as of December 1. BET will kick off on GTV with a slate of hit programming, including 106 & …

NEW YORK, November 25: Sesame Workshop has launched a new interactive website, featuring user-generated content, to support the second season of Pinky Dinky Doo. Included on the updated site is Your Story Box, which allows kids to create their own …

LOS ANGELES, November 25: Jordan Ryder has been appointed director of event programming for the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE). Ryder will be responsible for program development, the execution of sessions, panel discussions and program elements for NATPE's …