World Screen

SEATTLE, November 6: A new study published today in the November issue of Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, has found that educational television programs can be beneficial to toddlers and preschoolers in broadening their knowledge, …

BURBANK, November 6: Pixar’s Cars and Walt Disney Pictures’ Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest will be available for download from the iTunes Store, via a deal between Apple and Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment. The animated feature Cars, …

MILAN, November 6: Wire reports indicate that Silvio Berlusconi’s Mediaset will decide tomorrow if it intends to make a bid for German broadcasting giant ProSiebenSat.1 Media. Other potential bidders for the entity, which Axel Springer tried to acquire earlier this …

PARIS, November 6: Vivendi has confirmed that it was in talks with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts about a 40 billion-euros buyout offer. A Vivendi statement issued over the weekend noted, “Vivendi confirms having received and reviewed a friendly expression of interest …

LOS ANGELES, November 3: Harmony Gold is at the American Film Market this week showcasing the thriller Heart of Fear, which it recently wrapped production on with Cinemotion 21st Entertainment. Starring Annie Wood, Brad J. Sergi, Thomas Garner, and Brandon …

HOUSTON, November 3: Texas-based Japanese animation producer and distributor ADV Films has reached a deal with Shochiku for the series Le Chevalier D’Eon and the feature films Ghost Train and Synesthesia. Under terms of the deal, ADV has acquired North …

LONDON, November 3: Fremantle Home Entertainment has entered into a joint venture with the British film distributor Verve Pictures for the feature film Mischief Night, which was released across the U.K. today. The agreement grants both parties all rights, excluding …

LONDON, November 3: 3DD Entertainment has reached distribution deals with KOCH Entertainment, for the dramas Faerie Tale Theatre and Tall Tales & Legends, and with Hidden Treasures Productions for Secrets of The Occult. 3DD has taken all rights, excluding DVD …

NEW YORK, November 3: Actress and comedienne Mo’Nique will serve as an etiquette coach to former contestants of VH1’s hit reality show Flavor of Love in Charm School, a new original series for the MTV Networks-owned pop-culture channel. Thirteen women …

BURBANK, November 3: The cast of Disney Channel’s hit original movie High School Musical is set to embark on a 40-city arena concert tour at the end of this month. High School Musical: The Concert kicks off November 29 in …