World Screen

SINGAPORE: Mork & Mindy, the classic sitcom starring late comedian Robin Williams, is slated to begin airing exclusively on Rewind Networks' HITS channel at the end of the month. Under the agreement, all four seasons of Mork & Mindy will broadcast to Asian audiences in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and the …

CANNES: Combining Korean history with fiction is The Three Musketeers, a fantasy drama based on the book penned by Alexandre Dumas that’s being presented by CJ E&M Corporation. “Since the western aspect has been added to the drama, various international audiences will be able to easily adapt to the story,” …

CANNES: The three top drama highlights from the GMA Worldwide catalogue at MIPCOM each has a different set of themes that VP Roxanne Barcelona believes will appeal to international audiences. The Other Mrs. Real, for example, depicts the consequences of a husband’s infidelity. It also deals with issues of controversial …

HONG KONG: Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has inked a volume deal with the Korean broadcaster MBC to supply content for Oh!K, a new general-entertainment channel. Oh!K will get first pick of MBC content, including first-runs and exclusives soon after their broadcast debut in Korea, with some shows airing within …

SINGAPORE: Leena Singarajah is taking on the post of head of distribution and ad sales for Scripps Networks Asia Pacific, beginning immediately in a limited capacity before transitioning to full time in January 2015. Singarajah will be reporting to Derek Chang, the managing director of Scripps Networks Asia Pacific. This is …

CANNES: The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) will be leading a delegation of 23 companies to MIPCOM under the Singapore Pavilion. “Given our deep understanding of East-West sensibilities, Singapore media companies are well known for effectively infusing Asian flavor and perspectives into stories that will appeal to an international audience,” …

CANNES: The animated series Prisoner Zero, presented by ABC Commercial, follows its heroes on an intergalactic journey as they battle evil. “Science fiction is always in demand, and with crisp, vectorized lines and dynamic colors, Prisoner Zero is visually stunning programming,” says Sharon Ramsay-Luck, the head of sales and business …

CANNES: At MIPCOM, Nippon Television Network Corporation is highlighting the animated series Parasyte: The Maxim, which is based on a sci-fi comic book that has sold 11 million copies, as well as a number of formats. The show tells the story of an ordinary high-school student, who is suddenly attacked …

SINGAPORE/LONDON: Justin Che has been appointed to the newly created role of managing director of international television for the Asia Pacific at NBCUniversal International Television. Che will lead the company’s TV business across the Asia Pacific, overseeing both content distribution and channels for the region. He is based at the …

SYDNEY: Seven West Media has appointed Clive Dickens as its chief digital officer, part of an expansion in the company’s leadership. The hire is also part of a move to further build the development and integration of its businesses into new forms of content delivery. Dickens, who is currently the …