Carol Commisso has been appointed to the newly created position of VP of development at Alias Grace producer Halfire Entertainment.
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VIDEO: Acquisition Superpanel: What Do Programmers Want?
November 2, 2017
RTÉ’s Dermot Horan, SBS Broadcasting’s Rozan Hamaker, Global Series Network’s Jason Thorp and AMC Networks Global’s Aurelie de Troyer discussed acquisition and programming trends at a MIPCOM panel before each receiving a World Screen Trendsetter Award.
VIDEO: TV Azteca’s Benjamin Salinas Sada
November 2, 2017
Benjamin Salinas Sada, CEO of TV Azteca, shared his strategy for the Mexican broadcaster in conversation with World Screen’s Anna Carugati during his MIPCOM Media Mastermind keynote.
Vox’s Eater & PBS Align with Chef Marcus Samuelsson for New Show
November 1, 2017
PBS and Vox Media's Eater have unveiled the launch of No Passport Required, a tentatively titled original series presented by famed chef Marcus Samuelsson.
Comedy Central Taps Broadway Video Alum as Digital Head
November 1, 2017
Jennifer Danielson, who previously led Broadway Video's Above Average digital comedy studio, has been named senior VP of digital at Comedy Central.
Electus & Dr. Drew to Explore U.S. Opioid Epidemic
November 1, 2017
Electus and addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky are partnering on the multi-part docuseries The Painful Truth with Dr. Drew (working title), which will put a spotlight on America’s opioid epidemic.
6.5 Percent of North American Households Engaged in TV Piracy
November 1, 2017
A new report from Sandvine reveals that 6.5 percent of households in North America are accessing pirated live TV services each month, which could cost communication service providers (CSPs) more than $4 billion in revenue this year.
Children’s Global Media Summit to Spotlight VR & More
November 1, 2017
The 2017 Children’s Global Media Summit will feature a panel discussion about the future of storytelling for kids’ TV with regard to virtual reality and other technological innovations.
Channel 4 Names Ian Katz Director of Programs
November 1, 2017
Channel 4 has appointed Ian Katz, the editor of BBC’s Newsnight, as director of programs.
Zak Storm: Super Pirate Launches in U.S. with Connected TV, Toys & App
November 1, 2017
ZAG is launching a digital trifecta in the U.S. for the action-adventure comedy series Zak Storm: Super Pirate, with the show dropping on Netflix today, coinciding with the release of Bandai America’s toy line exclusively on Amazon and a mobile app.