World Screen

BURBANK: Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution has been picked up for a second season on ABC. The new season will kick off later this year on ABC for a six-episode run. From Fresh One and Ryan Seacrest Productions, the series follows …

SINGAPORE: A slate of series from NBC Universal are headed to the Universal Networks group in Asia, including Covert Affairs and the upcoming conspiracy thriller The Event. Universal Networks International has picked up the exclusive first-run basic cable and satellite rights across …

LONDON: Universal Networks International (UNI) has unveiled its next original project, the one-off drama Panic at Rock Island, which it is co-financing with Nine Network Australia. UNI will retain the worldwide pay-TV rights, excluding Australia, for the drama, and plans to …

BUENOS AIRES: The Spanish-language lifestyle network Utilísima has added two new original shows to its schedule, featuring fashion expert Martín Llorens and celebrity chef Chepina Peralta. Peralta will prepare famous recipes for simple, healthy eating on Chepina in your Kitchen …

NEW YORK: U.S. Hispanic network Vme has launched a 24-hour Spanish-language network for preschoolers, following the success of its kids’ block. Vme Kids launches with a slate that includes Dibo, Los Disfraces de Dougie (Dougie in Disguise), Los Supernumeros (Numberjacks), Bruno …

TORONTO: Skywriter Media & Entertainment Group has partnered with Mixer to develop the animated series Vivi for Canada’s TVO. Vivi features 2D cut-out animation combined with live action. The series follows the adventurous travels of a curious artistic girl, and …

SILVER SPRING: A gunman who took three hostages at Discovery Communications’ headquarters yesterday afternoon was shot dead by police after a four-hour standoff. The suspect, identified as James J. Lee, took three hostages, who all escaped unhurt after the ordeal. …

MUNICH: ProSiebenSat.1’s production and distribution arm, Red Arrow Entertainment Group, has acquired a 51-percent interest in Kinetic Content, the venture established by former RDF USA CEO Chris Coelen. Coelen established Kinetic earlier this year following four years heading up RDF Media’s U.S. operations. …

LONDON: CAKE Entertainment has been named as the worldwide distributor for Fresh TV’s Total Drama Reloaded, which is the fourth installment in the hit franchise. Previous installments of Fresh TV’s Total Drama franchise include Total Drama Island, the first series …

SAN FRANCISCO: The new Apple TV device unveiled yesterday allows users to watch movies and TV shows purchased and rented from the iTunes Store, as well as content streamed from Netflix and YouTube, directly on the television set. Apple TV, now retailing …