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AFL to Promote Comedy Block in Cannes

February 27, 2014

SAN FRANCISCO: At this year's MIPTV, AFL Productions is set to showcase Up All Night, a late-night comedy programming block. Up All Night features a variety of hidden camera comedy clips and homemade gags. The company will also be presenting …

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Preview for DISCOP Istanbul/Pre-MIPTV 
Now Available

February 27, 2014

NEW YORK: The WorldScreen.com Preview for DISCOP Istanbul/Pre-MIPTV, which includes a video interview with the stars of the Turkish drama Lovebird available with subtitles in English, French and Spanish, provides you with a number of useful services in one location. …

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BLE Sets Dates for 2014 Event

February 26, 2014

LONDON: Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) is returning to London's Olympia from October 7 to 9, following on last year's event that was the biggest and most-attended yet. The 2013 event topped the year prior with 5 percent more visitors. It …

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Screentime Executive Chairman Steps Down

February 26, 2014

SYDNEY: Des Monaghan has decided to step down as the executive chairman of the Screentime Group at the end of May. Monaghan established Screentime 18 years ago with business partner Bob Campbell. He will continue his association with the company …

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Chipotle Named MIPTV Brand of the Year

February 26, 2014

PARIS: The U.S. restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill is being honored as MIPTV's Brand of the Year, recognizing its original online series Farmed and Dangerous, which will have its exclusive international premiere in Cannes. On Wednesday, April 9, in the …

David Zaslav

February 26, 2014

David Zaslav, president and CEO of Discovery Communications, explains how the company’s continued investment in content is fueling growth in the U.S. and internationally. WS: There was speculation in the press that Discovery might acquire Scripps Networks. Would Discovery be …

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Screening Rooms for DISCOP Istanbul/Pre-MIPTV Now Available

February 25, 2014

NEW YORK: Watch clips and access detailed information on new shows by visiting WorldScreenings.com’s dedicated Screening Rooms for DISCOP Istanbul/Pre-MIPTV. WorldScreenings.com allows you to search for a show by company, title, keyword, genre and duration. Clips can be watched in …

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Disney Unveils Cloud-Based Movie Service

February 25, 2014

BURBANK: Disney Movies Anywhere is a new cloud-based digital movie service allowing consumers to purchase and watch Disney, Pixar and Marvel titles on their mobile and web devices, with an initial slate of 400 films, including the Oscar-nominated Frozen. The …

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BBC Worldwide Scores Scripted, Factual Programming Sales

February 24, 2014

LONDON: At this year's BBC Worldwide Showcase, the company has announced sales for a slew of scripted and factual series, including Sherlock and Hidden Kingdoms, to various broadcasters around the globe. The third season of Sherlock has become available on Youku and …