World Screen

CANNES: A host of territories worldwide are going to see the debut of Oscar’s Oasis, as CAKE has scored a range of deals covering territories such as Canada, Russia and the Middle East.  Set in the desert, the cartoon is …

CANNES: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) and the Middle East Broadcasting Company (MBC) have struck an agreement that sees the Idols format licensed in the Middle East, the Got Talent format getting an additional two seasons as well as a complete three-year …

CANNES: Imagina International Sales has optioned its docu-reality format Hotel Stories to FremantleMedia on a worldwide basis.  This extends on a recent deal between Imagina and FremantleMedia for the format in the territories of Northern and Southern Europe. Hotel Stories …

CANNES: ZDF Enterprises is reporting strong interest in its portfolio of new factual titles, which includes License to Drill, Repossessed and Hard Times. “We are particularly pleased that our new factual series programs are in such great demand,” said Alexander Coridass, …

LONDON/NEW YORK: Michael D. Armstrong, who heads up BET International, is expanding his remit to include the development of Paramount Pictures’ non-premium channels in the international market, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced today. As senior VP and general manager of BET …

ENGLEWOOD: DISH Network has won the bidding process for bankrupt home-entertainment rental chain Blockbuster for $320 million. The platform was selected as the winning bidder in the bankruptcy court auction for substantially all of Blockbuster’s assets. After certain adjustments are made …

CANNES: DQ Entertainment and Method Animation are co-producing a 3D HD version of Robin Hood, slated for a 52×11-minute series aimed at kids 6 to 9.  Robin Hood: Mischief in Sherwood is a 3D stereoscopic CGI series that has an …

CANNES: John Barrowman and Bill Pullman, stars of the upcoming Starz/BBC co-production Torchwood: Miracle Day, and the show’s executive producer Julie Gardner, tell World Screen Newsflash that viewers can expect a bolder and edgier season of the hit series this summer. Having a …

 LONDON: Channel 5 has firmed up the exclusive British rights to Endemol’s Big Brother in a two-year deal.  This installment of Big Brother will feature an all-star celebrity version this summer, followed by a new season with members of the …

TEMECULA: Outdoor Channel has launched a VOD service on DIRECTV, allowing viewers access to hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure programming at any time. Among shows that will be available on the VOD channel are: Buccaneers and Bones, Wild and Raw, …