World Screen

LONDON: An American version of the series Hairy Bikers is to be produced for the HISTORY channel by BBC Worldwide Productions. Following a deal with the James Grant Group (JGG), which manages Hairy Bikers, the brand will be licensed and …

LONDON: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has landed the worldwide distribution rights (excluding the U.S.) for four new series from indie producer Litton Entertainment. FME will launch the Litton series Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown, Ocean Mysteries, Everyday Health and Culture Click at …

LONDON: Entertainment One (eOne) is set to roll out the preschool series Peppa Pig for broadcast and licensing in Spain. RTVE in Spain will launch Peppa Pig seasons one and two as part of its Clan Kids block this month. …

ENCINO: Solid Entertainment is internationally representing the fourth season of Chasing Classic Cars and the automotive lifestyle series What’s My Car Worth?. Chasing Classic Cars, which airs on Discovery HD Theater, features automotive restorer and archeologist Wayne Carini uncovering rare …

SYDNEY: Beyond Distribution is bringing six series to MIPCOM from Beyond Productions and Beyond Screen Productions, including Dark Minds and Facing Evil, two new series. Along with Dark Minds and Facing Evil, Beyond is also bringing the returning series Deadly …

PARIS: Banijay International has sold seasons one and two of the U.K. version of its format 71 Degrees North to six new territories. The series has sold back to its primary broadcaster TV Norge in Norway with the finished show …

PREMIUM: Jeff Shell, the president of NBCUniversal International, talks to World Screen Newsflash about the growth opportunities for the company’s distribution, networks and production businesses. Shell is responsible for several businesses, including international TV distribution, global television networks and international …

MAINZ: ZDF Enterprises has acquired the distribution rights for a package of Studio Hamburg DocLights’ NDR Naturfilm programs, totaling 25 hours. This collection of 25 program hours has been co-produced with international partners such as the BBC and National Geographic Channel. …

LOS GATOS: In the wake of separating its streaming and DVD-rental services, Netflix has lowered its third-quarter subscriber estimates, saying in a letter to shareholders that it does feel splitting the two was the "right long-term strategic choice." The company …

STOCKHOLM: Sparks Network is set to bring fresh formats to MIPCOM, including Lady Burlesque, Phenomenon and Speed Dancing, among others. Formats available to buyers at MIPCOM include Lady Burlesque from Europroduzione, a reality-based talent competition featuring women who involved in …