World Screen

BURBANK: Disney Channel has ordered a music-driven pilot, Zombies and Cheerleaders, for consideration to develop a series for the 2012 schedule.  The pilot, which heads into production in December, features Zed Necrodopolis. Zed is an ordinary high-school student, who also …

SÃO PAULO: The Digital TV Cable operator in Bolivia has added to its service TV Globo Internacional and the football channel PFC.  This marks TV Globo’s seventh operator in Bolivia. The channel’s telenovelas, journalism and more than 600 live games …

LOS ANGELES: After months of talks, the owners of Hulu have decided against the sale of the online content site. News Corporation, Providence Equity Partners, The Walt Disney Company and the Hulu senior management team said in a statement late yesterday: …

LUFKIN: The Coalition For Free TV and Broadband is backing a broadcaster broadband plan that addresses long-term spectrum requirements and offers a continued source of revenue for the U.S. Treasury, compared to a one-time gain from a spectrum auction.  The Coalition For …

BUDAPEST: Antony Root has been named executive VP of original programming and production at HBO Central Europe, responsible for drama, documentary and entertainment genres.  Root will report to Linda Jensen, the chief executive of HBO Central Europe. Root has held …

NEW YORK: Around 40 percent of tablet and smartphone owners in the U.S. use their devices daily while watching TV, according to Nielsen findings.  In a survey conducted by Nielsen, research shows that there is a definite increase in multitasking …

SINGAPORE: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) is launching a new on-air look across 34 countries in the region beginning October 17. Discovery Channel’s new look will premiere in India on October 17, followed by the rest of the region on October …

HONG KONG: The 24-hour Chinese movie channel Celestial Movies is offering the stereoscopic 3D movies 3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy and 3D Child’s Eye on its on-demand service. Celestial Movies On Demand is available as an add-on service to …

LOS ANGELES: The Jim Henson Company has appointed TOMY International (formerly RC2/Learning Curve Brands) as the master toy licensee in the U.S. for its Pajanimals brand and characters. Following the multi-year agreement, TOMY International will develop Pajanimals toys and products …

HONG KONG: TRACE Sports HD is launching on TrueVisions, Thailand’s leading cable and satellite TV provider, on November 1. TRACE Sports HD will be offered as part of TrueVisions’ Silver and Platinum package. The channel is now available in HD …