World Screen

NEW YORK, March 26: iFILM and spiketv.com, both divisions of MTV Networks, have integrated under the Spike brand in an effort to create a leading web platform and strengthen their reach for males aged 18-34. As part of the integration, …

NEW YORK, March 26: In an effort to cater to the growing Baby Boomer population in the U.S., MTV Networks’ TV Land has unveiled a number of on- and off-air activities that include an ambitious slate of upcoming original and …

LONDON, March 26: Warner Bros. Entertainment has reached an agreement with BT, a provider of communications solutions and services, to make a number of its films and TV shows available for online download and purchase via the new BT Vision …

MIAMI/BUENOS AIRES, March 26: Claxson Interactive Group has formed a special committee of independent directors to evaluate a proposal to take the company private. With the support of the company’s controlling shareholders, the Cisneros Group, Hicks Muse, Roberto Vivo and …

NEW YORK, March 26: Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore will be presented with the 2007 International Emmy Founders Award at the 35th International Emmy Awards Gala on November 19 in New York City. This award, announced by Academy president …

World Screen Weekly, March 22, 2007 COUNTRY: Romania LAUNCH DATE: 1993 DISTRIBUTION: 5,780,000 homes throughout Romania OWNERSHIP: Intact Media Group, which is owned by the Voiculescu family DESCRIPTION: Antena 1 is the first commercial TV network in Romania, covering 92 …

World Screen Weekly, March 22, 2007 VP and General Manager CHUM International CHUM International is known for its hip, pushing-the-envelope type of programming, and its groundbreaking Citytv and MuchMusic franchises. Series such as Behind The Movies, Fashion Television Shorts and …

MIAMI, March 23: Discovery Networks Latin America/US Hispanic (DNLA/USH) has appointed Paul Staines as the VP and country manager of Discovery Networks in Mexico and Central America, effective immediately. Based in Mexico City, Staines will oversee Discovery Networks’ operations in …

LONDON, March 23: In its first deal with Buena Vista International Television (BVITV), Zonemedia’s Zone Reality has acquired the rights to the ABC News Primetime 6×1-hour human documentary series Medical Mysteries for broadcast in the U.K. Medical Mysteries examines rare …

NEW YORK, March 23: MTV Tr3s has launched MTV Tr3s Mobile, the first cross-carrier, bilingual mobile channel targeted at Latino youth. MTV Tr3s Mobile is music-focused and features the same artists that also appear on the TV channel’s playlist, including …