Kartoon Studios has expanded its reach in Asia with the launch of a Kartoon Channel!-branded programming block set for August on the Malaysian kids’ channel Astro Ceria.

Chris M. Williams, the founder and CEO of pocket.watch, told FAST Festival delegates about how the company’s two FAST channels help drive awareness of all of its YouTube-originated kids' and family brands.

Matt Schnaars, president of content distribution at NBCUniversal, discussed how the company is approaching FAST channel opportunities at the FAST Festival.

Marcos Milanez, the chief content officer at Rakuten TV, told FAST Festival viewers about the European platform’s FAST channel bouquet and approach to acquisitions and originals.

Haymi Behar, chief marketing and digital officer at SPI International, told FAST Festival delegates about how the CANAL+ Group-owned company is tapping into its long history of operating pay-TV channels as it expands into the FAST space.

Matthew Ball, industry expert, producer and CEO of Epyllion, has been tapped as NATPE Global’s first keynote speaker for the 2024 market, running from January 16 to 18.

David McGuire, executive VP of programming and development for Warner Bros. Television Group’s Telepictures, will be departing the role after more than 30 years with the company.

Olivier Jollet, executive VP and international general manager at Pluto TV, delivered a keynote at the FAST Festival on what’s driving viewership gains at the Paramount-owned AVOD service.

Two new sports docuseries will be coming to BBC Three later this year: Boot Dreams: Now or Never and Ballers: Ball or Nothing.

The 100th episode of On Patrol: Live is set to premiere on REELZ on July 29, with new appearances from more police departments.