World Screen

PARIS: Moonscoop has licensed the rights to its animated action-adventure comedy Hero: 108 to Televisa in Mexico. The deal follows sales of the show to UK’s GMTV, MBC in the Middle East, and Cartoon Network channels worldwide, which co-produced the …

LONDON: Top Up TV is to bring Sky Sports 1 and 2 to Freeview homes next month as part of its new sports pack. Freeview’s 10 million homes will be able to purchase the Sky Sports channels without having to buy …

SINGAPORE: The Media Development Authority (MDA) has levied a S$50,000 ($36,342) fine on SingTel’s mioTV as a result of a 12-hour service outage related to a software glitch. The MDA notes that as part of its subscription TV license, the platform is …

LONDON: Boosting its drama slate, FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has optioned the rights to produce and distribute a series about drivers racing in Le Mans during the 1950s and 1960s. The Drivers will be financed and packaged by FME in Europe before …

BURBANK: Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender, are developing a sequel to the series to air on Nickelodeon in 2011. The tentatively titled The Legend of Korra is set 70 years after the events of …

PARIS: A keynote address by Michael Poryes, co-creator and executive producer on Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, is one of a number of highlights lined up for MIPJunior this year, which takes place October 2 to 3 in Cannes. Poryes will …

BRUSSELS: The funding mechanisms put in place by France Télévisions and Spain’s RTVE comply with state aid rules, the European Commission has said. France Télévisions receives a share of the revenue from the public-service broadcasting contribution, plus a subsidy from the …

LONDON: BBC Worldwide has awarded Rainbow Designs the master toy license for the preschool brand Wibbly Pig. The series is based on the books by Mick Inkpen and adapted for TV by Will Brenton. Rainbow Designs will produce Wibbly-based gift and …

BARCELONA: Spanish broadcaster TVE is joining Imira Entertainment and Enne Entertainment Studios as a co-production partner on the new 3-D series Escape Hockey. The shows is being represented worldwide by Imira, will will be seeking presales and further co-production partners …

TORONTO: Portfolio International has announced deals in Israel, Asia and the U.K. for titles from its lifestyle and factual catalogue, including Chef Abroad and Campus Vets. The 26×30-minute Campus Vets is headed to Discovery U.K., while Chef Abroad was purchased …