World Screen

SCOTTSDALE: As 3D continues to make its way into the home, the number of 3D channels available on television is forecast to reach more than 100 by 2015, according to In-Stat. In-Stat’s report, 3D TV Services: It’s a Small World, …

TORONTO: 9 Story Entertainment has inked a number of new broadcast and DVD deals for its movie Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars. The live-action movie has been picked up by NRJ 12 in France, TV Globo in Brazil, and Super …

LONDON: National Geographic Television International (NGTI) is headed to MIPTV with more than 80 hours of new content, including the 4×52-minute series Great Migrations. The epic wildlife series, which took film crews over some 420,000 miles in 20 countries, studies …

LOS ANGELES: New China Media International (NCMI) has picked up a range of programming from Passion Distribution, including the series Royal Inquest and the reality show Real Crimes, to represent for multiplatform sales in the Chinese market. NCMI took on …

NEW YORK: Verizon FiOS TV customers now have access to truTV HD as part of their channel lineup, airing coverage of the 2011 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship in high definition. The 2011 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship kicks …

TORONTO: Guru Studio’s debut preschool series, Justin Time, has been scooped up by Discovery Kids in Latin America, YLE in Finland and Hop! Channel in Israel. The 26×11-minute animated series, which was created for Family Channel and Disney Junior in …

NEW YORK: Joe Uva, the president and CEO of Univision, has decided not to renew his employment agreement, with the search for a new topper commencing immediately and Haim Saban assuming additional responsibilities in his role as executive chairman until …

NEW YORK: Time Warner Cable’s TWCable TV app for the Apple iPad allows video customers to stream live linear television to their tablet device at no additional charge. Time Warner customers that are part of the Standard (Expanded Basic) and …

SÃO PAULO: Globo TV International is on hand at DISCOP Istanbul, offering a slate of telenovelas, formats, dramas, comedy series, documentaries and mini-series, including Cat’s Cradle. The hit telenovela is based on a love triangle and deals with societal issues …

MUNICH: Ahead of the royal nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the TV movie William & Kate has been sold by SevenOne International to a range of broadcasters worldwide. The Lifetime event movie tells the story of the nine-year …