World Screen

NEW YORK: A record 23 prime-time series are being filmed in New York City’s five boroughs, as part of the city’s entertainment industry that supports 100,000 jobs, 4,000 local businesses and contributes $5 billion to the local economy. Mayor Michael …

RESTON: Online video usage reached record levels in the U.S. in the month of July, according to the new comScore Video Metrix service, with Google sites, driven primarily by YouTube, ranking as the top destinations. The new data shows that …

When James Burstall, the CEO of Leopard Films, set up Argonon, he wanted to create a super-indie that could serve as a "center of excellence" across all genres and all platforms. Argonon brings together Leopard Films, drama arm Leopardrama and …

While fashion itself varies by culture, the programming centered on this stylish subject transcends borders. Indeed, many distributors have been finding success with fashion-related programs, which can cross over seamlessly from lifestyle to reality genres. "Fashion and the business of …

Toonzone Studios has been building out its brands with strong merchandising programs and multiplatform extensions, including eBooks and online games. The Los Angeles-based Toonzone Studios is an independent, boutique outfit that puts a premium on creativity. "All of our IPs …

With Come Dine With Me, ITV Studios Global Entertainment has realized the strong potential of formats stripped for daytime. Mixing together bold personalities and culinary exploration into a competitive format, Come Dine With Me has been a top title for …

LOS ANGELES/TORONTO: Production has begun on the new legal drama The Firm, from Entertainment One (eOne) in association with Sony Pictures Television Networks and Paramount Pictures, with Battlestar Galactica‘s Tricia Helfer and Shaun Majumder of Detroit 1-8-7 signed on as …

MEXICO CITY: Azteca’s hit series La Academia has returned with a ninth season on Azteca International. The series debuted on Azteca International on August 21. It is hosted by Chilean TV presenter Rafael Araneda and Mexican TV star, actress and …

SÃO PAULO: Globo TV International’s novela Passione has premiered in Nicaragua and Cuba, and today The Buzz launches in El Salvador. Passione aired on Channel 2 in Nicaragua on August 9 and on RTVC/Cubavision in Cuba on August 15. Today …

LONDON: Kate Schlomann has been appointed the executive VP of brand management and marketing at FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME). In the newly created position, Schlomann will be based in London and report to David Ellender, the global CEO. She will be …