World Screen

TORONTO: The TNT series Franklin & Bash, which was recently renewed for a second season, and the new USA Network series Suits have been picked up by Bravo Canada to premiere on August 22. The dramedy Franklin & Bash stars …

LOS ANGELES: Dirty Soap is a new docu-series headed to E! that looks at the real lives of some of today’s biggest soap-opera stars. Kelly Monaco (General Hospital), Nadia Bjorlin (Days Of Our Lives), Kirsten Storms (General Hospital), Farah Fath …

BEVERLY HILLS: AMC has set up a new online division, AMC Digital Studios, to introduce web shows from up-and-coming talent to be showcased on the network’s website.  The digital studio is to develop original content with emerging talent, making the shows …

LONDON: BBC and Sky Sports have secured the live rights for Formula One coverage from 2012 to 2018. The two broadcasters will offer HD coverage of every race of the season. All races, qualifying and practice sessions will air live on …

NEW YORK: BBC America has ordered its first original scripted drama series, Copper, a Cineflix Studios production. The ten-episode series centers on a young Irish cop who is operating in the immigrant communities of 19th century New York. The show is …

LONDON: Sky has teamed up with U.K. indie Atlantic Productions to create Colossus Productions, a new 3D production outfit, in addition to scoring output deals with Disney, Discovery Networks and MTV for 3D content. The brand-new Colossus Productions will develop …

LONDON: UKTV is launching its first VOD service, along with adding an additional three HD channels to its portfolio. The VOD service will launch on Sky Anytime+ in September, offering titles such as Fawlty Towers, Doctor Who, Top Gear and Planet …

LONDON: Profit for the year ended June 30 as BSkyB dipped 7.7 percent to £810 million, on revenues that were up 16 percent to £6.6 billion. The satellite platform reported 10.3 million customers at end June 30, including 3.8 million …

LONDON: Former stars from the BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who David Tennant and Sophie Aldred are to voice the lead characters of the multiplatform animated series Tree Fu Tom, a co-production between CBeebies and FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME). Tennant and Aldred …

LOS ANGELES: TLC has ordered a second season of Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids, to premiere in March 2012. The 18×30-minute series focuses on the drama at Atlanta’s Bridals by Lori as the bridesmaids search for a gown that …