World Screen

LONDON, October 13: A mini-series based on Jeffrey Archer’s novel A Prisoner of Birth is in the works by 111 Pictures, with Mikael Salomon set to direct the production. 111 Pictures, a production and distribution company led by Alki David, …

NEW YORK/CANNES, October 13: Sesame Street English, a new 26×2-minute series from Sesame Workshop, features anime-style versions of the show’s signature Muppets introducing preschoolers to the English language. Sesame Street English, which can be adapted for classrooms, uses research-based methods …

TV Kids Weekly, October 7, 2008 ORIGIN: Based on the iconic Zorro character—created by Johnston McCulley—which has featured in a variety of major movies, TV series and publications over the past 80 years. CREATOR: The concept for Zorro: Generation Z …

TV Kids Weekly, October 7, 2008 Senior VP of International TV Sales and Merchandising Scholastic Media Scholastic Media is connected to a publishing powerhouse for children, and its name has very definite significance for international buyers. “It’s a trusted brand …

TV Kids Weekly, October 7, 2008 ORIGIN: The series originated as a comic by Simona Ferri published in magazines from the Italian publisher Play Press. DISTRIBUTOR: Mondo TV S.p.A represents worldwide TV and home-video rights. CREATOR: Simona Ferri TV SHOW: …

World Screen Weekly, October 9, 2008 Executive VP Echo Bridge Entertainment Founded five years ago by CEO Michael Rosenblatt as a film-distribution outfit, Echo Bridge Entertainment made a big play for the television business this year when it acquired Alliance …

World Screen Weekly, October 9, 2008 Managing Director EuroArts Medien Music and art have the ability to stir emotions and make a deep connection with viewers, and Medici Arts has a range of programming that is dedicated to doing just …

TV Real Weekly, October 8, 2008 Director of Television & International Sales TVA Films Formed to represent the former TVA International catalogue, TVA Films has been best known on the worldwide market for its portfolio of classic European features. Owned …

TV Real Weekly, October 8, 2008 Senior VP, International Sales GRB Entertainment When faced with the harsh economic realities of today, viewers often look to lifestyle programming for tips and tricks on improving certain areas of their lives, and GRB …

World Screen Weekly, October 9, 2008 COUNTRIES: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Maldives, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Philippines and Taiwan LAUNCH DATE: 2006 OWNERSHIP: Fox International Channels DISTRIBUTION: 9.5 million homes worldwide DESCRIPTION: FOXCrime Asia’s schedule satisfies its viewers’ need for programming …