World Screen

LONDON, October 3: According to a report released today by British media regulator Ofcom, “the future provision of new U.K.-originated programming for children, particularly drama and factual, looks increasingly uncertain.” The regulator has found that investment in first-run original programming …

UNTERFOEHRING, October 2: EM.Entertainment has made two new additions to its distribution unit: Ute Magmer and Rainer Saemann, who will focus on the marketing of programs and licensing properties from the children’s and youth entertainment division. Magmer will take on …

LONDON, October 2: As part of its continued growth across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Russia, MTV Networks International (MTVNI) has made three key appointments within the Nickelodeon Emerging Markets team. Alex Chien joins the London office …

MONACO, October 2: Daro Film Distribution is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year by rolling out a large selection of new programs at MIPCOM. Daro represents more than 100 production companies from around the world and has a catalogue ranging …

COPENHAGEN, October 2: Zodiak Television World will be armed with ten new formats for international buyers at MIPCOM. Reality fare includes the half-hour format Wanted: Roommate, which explores house hunting, as people young and old seek to rent out rooms. …

NEW YORK, October 2: AETN International will head to MIPCOM this year with more than 300 new hours of nonfiction programming, led by the “real-life” high-definition series Ice Road Truckers, which aired on The History Channel in the U.S. and …

HILVERSUM, October 2: 2waytraffic International has secured the worldwide distribution rights to The Real Fame Game, a game-show format from Japan’s Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation (YTV), for roll out at MIPCOM. The Real Fame Game launched on Japan’s YTV in 1997. …

LOS ANGELES, October 2: This month, Fox Reality Channel will premiere There’s Something About Miriam, a controversial reality series that aired in the U.K. on Sky One in 2004. The show launches with a special preview on October 31 at …

TORONTO, October 2: Canada’s Breakthrough Animation is celebrating its fifth anniversary at MIPCOM, where it will be showcasing properties such as Atomic Betty and Captain Flamingo, which have now sold in more than 100 countries. Since its inception, Breakthrough Animation …

LONDON, October 2: The Canadian pay-TV network Superchannel, slated to launch this fall, has acquired a range of programming from Channel 4 International. As part of the agreement, Superchannel will present a range of Channel 4 drama and comedy series, …