World Screen

LONDON/MOSCOW: The first online distribution of the hit Comedy Central series South Park in Russia has been licensed to Zoomby.ru, via a deal between MTV Networks International (MTVNI) and OJSC WebTV. Season 14 of South Park is available free to users …

SANTA MONICA: Miramax, which was recently sold by Disney to a consortium of investors, is partnering with its founders, the Weinstein brothers, to create sequels of some of its best-known properties, as well as TV shows and home-entertainment projects. The alliance with …

LONDON: Testimony Films has been tapped to produce a new documentary for Yesterday that looks at the story of the Nazi soldier Bert Trautmann, who went on to become a British football legend. The one-off doc will be part of …

LONDON: The brand-new ITV1-commissioned comedy special The Comedy Annual 2010 is to be produced by ITV Studios and Cineflix, providing a look back at top moments of the past year as presented by some of Britain’s leading comedians. Hosted by Phillip …

NEW YORK: AMC has given a full-series order to Hell on Wheels, set in post-Civil War America, which will be represented worldwide by eOne Television International and Endemol Worldwide Distribution. Focused on former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannan (Anson Mount), whose …

NEW YORK: Three new wedding-themed series are joining the lineup of Asia’s WE tv, each of which delves into a different aspect of planning for nuptials. Girl Meets Gown is a brand-new series that takes a behind-the-scenes look at a …

LONDON: Helen Jackson has been confirmed as Wayne Garvie’s successor as managing director of content and production at BBC Worldwide, after serving in an acting capacity in the role since September. Jackson will take overall leadership of BBC Worldwide’s TV content …

LONDON: Current TV has commissioned a new documentary that looks at the growing trend of forced marriages in the U.K.: The Forced Marriage Unit. The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) is an actual organization that us jointly run by the Foreign …

TORONTO: Astral’s The Movie Network has renewed and expanded its deal with CBS Studios International for the rights to programming from Showtime, giving the premium network access to upcoming seasons of Californication, Dexter and United States of Tara, plus new …

STOCKHOLM: Modern Times Group’s Viasat Broadcasting has launched a 3D service, offering up live UEFA Champions League matches as well as VOD movies. The first Scandinavian 3D pay-TV service, Viasat 3D is now available to satellite subscribers with 3D-enabled sets through the …