World Screen

LONDON, December 7: The independent producers trade body Pact, is merging with the Welsh organization TAC (Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru/Welsh Independent Producers). “This is very good news for the future development of a vibrant independent sector in Wales,” said Dafydd Rhys, …

PARIS, December 7: Taffy Entertainment has notched up a raft of new international deals on Fantastic Four, following its M6 launch. The series, based on the Marvel superhero franchise, has been licensed to YTV and VRAK TV in Canada, Cartoon …

LONDON, December 7: LIVINGtv, which today named a new commissioning editor, has renewed Britain’s Next Top Model for a third season in a deal with CBS Paramount International Television. The deal includes the 10×1-hour show on LIVINGtv, as well as …

HONG KONG, December 7: Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has picked up the rights to BBC Worldwide’s hit preschool series Charlie and Lola. The Tiger Aspect production will be the BBC’s second kids’ show in China, following the sale of the …

PARIS, December 7: TV France International is expecting more than 60 buyers for its upcoming Latin American Showcase in Rio de Janeiro, set for December 11 to 13 at the Sofitel Hotel. Almost 30 French producers and distributors will be …

TORONTO, December 7: The Score Television Network has shelled out $3.15 million for the exclusive Canadian rights to the English Premier League for a three-year term. The Canadian channel, which reaches 5.9 million homes, will begin airing the British soccer …

LONDON, December 7: National Geographic’s new wildlife channel brand, first introduced in Asia this summer, is heading to Europe, with a U.K. rollout slated for March. Nat Geo Wild will launch in the U.K. on March 1 on the Sky …

HIALEAH/ATLANTA, December 7: Cingular Wireless has entered into an agreement with Telemundo that will see the mobile operator integrated into the story line of the Hispanic broadcaster’s Sunday-night comedy Seguro y Urgente. A Telemundo original comedy starring Miguel Varoni follows …

NEW YORK, December 7: AOL has launched True Stories, a new online destination that will allows users to watch a range of independent documentary films, either streamed on a free, ad-supported basis, or downloaded for anywhere from $1.99 to $14.99 …

MONTE CARLO, December 7: Grey’s Anatomy and My Name is Earl are among the U.S. drama and comedy nominees for the Golden Nymph Awards, which will be held during the 47th Annual Monte Carlo Television Festival, set to take place …