World Screen

MUNICH: The $43 million, eight-part adaptation of Ken Follett’s bestseller World Without End is slated to begin principal photography in early July in Hungary with Michael Caton-Jones as director, Tandem Communications announced today. From Tandem and Take 5 Productions in association …

PARIS: American Express is the recipient of the first-ever MIPTV Brand of the Year award, recognized for its commitment and innovation in the field of branded entertainment. American Express ranked as the 24th most valuable brand of the year in …

HONG KONG: TV5MONDE has launched a third feed in the Asia Pacific, for Southeast Asian markets, as well as added Vietnamese subtitles to the French-language network. TV5MONDE’s CEO, Marie-Christine Saragosse, was in Hanoi for the launch of the third satellite feed …

TORONTO: CCI Entertainment is handling the worldwide distribution, along with merchandising, for the animated preschool series Joe and Jack. Greenlit for production by Ireland’s Dancing Girl Productions for national broadcaster RTE, the 39×7-minute show will make its international debut at …

LONDON: Food Network UK has acquired from DRG a one-hour special that looks into the kitchen of the British royal family, providing culinary secrets and tips on how to cook food fit for royalty. Food Network UK will air the special …

LOS ANGELES: Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore and Monster director Patty Jenkins have signed on to direct an anthology of five short films from Sony Pictures Television for Lifetime exploring the impact of breast cancer on people’s lives. Project Five …

LONDON: The worldwide distribution rights for the animated series Tom & the Slice of Bread with Strawberry Jam & Honey are now held by CAKE. The 52×5-minute series targets children ages 3 to 6. It was created by Andreas Kykade, and …

LOS ANGELES: FX has given a 13-episode third-season order to Justified, produced by Sony Pictures Television and starring Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins. From FX Productions and Sony Pictures Television, the show is currently in its second season, averaging 3.9 million …

LONDON: The game-show format Faces leads off the Banijay International slate for MIPTV, where the company will present a completed pilot to international buyers. Produced by Solar Television of Finland, Faces is a celebrity quiz show that features questions and …

LONDON: Impossible? is a new game show from GroupM Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television’s 2waytraffic that features a high-stakes battle of wits between contestants and a professional illusionist. The series, created by Gogglebox Entertainment and co-produced with GroupM, has been …