World Screen

NEW YORK: The women-focused channel WE tv has slated three new original series to add to its lineup, which will also include a second season of Braxton Family Values. WE tv renewed its original series Braxton Family Values, which stars …

BURBANK: The Walt Disney Company’s second-quarter profits dropped slightly from $953 million to $942 million on revenues that were up by 6 percent to $9.1 billion. “We are pleased with the underlying quality of our second-quarter earnings,” said Robert A. …

LONDON: DRG has landed its first-ever entertainment format production deal in China, with a 12-episode order for The Generation Show, which has also been optioned in six more countries, including the U.S. China’s Shenzhen Television has tapped Idea Asia Media …

STOCKHOLM: Svensk Filmindustri (SF) has secured a long-term distribution deal with MGM to represent the studio’s catalogue and new releases in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The deal covers theatrical and DVD/Blu-ray releases for a five-year period. This gives SF …

NEW YORK/S. NORWALK: Media Storm has appointed former Optimedia exec Andrea Redniss as managing director of the company’s digital department. In her new role, Redniss will lead Media Storm’s strategic integration capabilities, focusing on the multiplatform landscape. Prior to joining Media …

LONDON: Shine International is relocating its offices from Los Angeles to London, with president Chris Grant opting to exit the company. Grant will work with the company through a six-month transitional period and will also help in the search for …

HONG KONG: Jill Grinda has been appointed to serve as the VP of operations for CASBAA, with responsibility for the day-to-day business of the association. Grinda’s responsibilities include oversight of finance and human resources, along with supervising the events and …

LOS ANGELES: Metan Development Group and Fusion TV have entered into an exclusive partnership to bring action sports and adventure travel content to China. The companies will develop and distribute Fusion TV-branded online, mobile, IPTV and TV channels in China. …

NEEDHAM: Echo Bridge Entertainment has entered into an exclusive sales agreement with Active Entertainment and producer Ken Badish to internationally distribute a slate of three sci-fi disaster films, including Ice Comets and Arachnoquake. Ice Comets is about a highly concentrated piece …

LONDON: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) is heading to the Licensing International Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, focusing on products for key brands such as The X Factor, Idols, Got Talent and Rebecca Bonbon, along with kids’ properties. The international success of these …