World Screen

CANNES: In just a year, Scripps Networks International has secured distribution for two networks—Food Network and Fine Living Network—in 60 countries, in eight languages, across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The company, which began its international channel expansion …

CANNES: Scripps Networks’ Cooking Channel has signed up for new episodes of Portfolio International’s Everyday Exotic, which is now in its second season. The 26×30-minute series features host Roger Mooking as he prepares everyday meals using exotic ingredients. Each episode …

CANNES: CBeebies has commissioned a second season of Driver Dan’s Story Train, in a deal with twofour54 and 3Line Media. CBeebies is on board for 50 10-minute episodes, as well as a half-hour special. This commission takes the total number …

NORWALK: The international broadcast rights for the 2011 Tony Awards are available from CABLEready, which is offering advanced sales for the event’s telecast at MIPCOM.  The 2010 show drew in more than 7 million viewers on CBS in the U.S. …

CANNES: The studio-based game-show format Hunch has been sold by Rive Gauche Television to Endemol in France. Created by Scott Sternberg and developed by Rive Gauche, Hunch features two contestants playing as a team who are asked a series of …

LONDON: Among the new formats BBC Worldwide is highlighting for MIPCOM is The Food Factory.  The Food Factory is a format that looks at the food we consume daily, using a makeshift science lab to conduct revealing experiments. Also on …

HONG KONG: Gary Wang, founder and CEO of Chinese online video platform Tudou.com, is on the roster of speakers for the CASBAA Convention, which takes place October 25 to 28 in Hong Kong. Also on the speaker list are Nick Brien, …

CANNES: Deals have been closed by ITV Studios for new international treatments of its hit format Come Dine with Me.  Ireland’s TV3 has ordered 30 local episodes of Come Dine with Me, which will be produced by ITV Studios in …

CANNES: With a third season launching for international buyers at MIPCOM, the hit comedy The Inbetweeners has been sold by DRG to more than 90 territories worldwide.  Season three premiered this month on Channel 4’s E4. The first two seasons …

CANNES: MIP Junior wrapped up today, with a closing cocktail sponsored by the companies behind La Petit Prince, the first episode of which made its premiere at the market.  The event kicked off Saturday morning with the workshop "How to …