World Screen

NEW YORK: David Zaslav, the president and CEO of Discovery Communications, was in conversation with Sir Howard Stringer at the RTS Cambridge Convention.   brightcove.createExperiences(); The footage was created by the Royal Television Society. It was recorded at the RTS …

NEW YORK: FOX's Scream Queens was the most-buzzed-about new show in social media of all the programs that launched last month, according to The WIT. The comedy-horror anthology is from the producers of Glee and American Horror Story and is …

NEW YORK: Philippe Dauman, Viacom's president and CEO, addressed what's next for the business as part of his speech during this year's RTS Cambridge Convention.   brightcove.createExperiences(); The footage was created by the Royal Television Society. It was recorded at …

HONG KONG: Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific’s Boomerang channel has launched a new mobile app for Southeast Asia and Australia. Titled Boomerang Watch and Play, the app allows users to simultaneously watch video from their favorite animated content and play …

LONDON: At this week's Brand Licensing Europe (BLE), ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) is presenting its slate of third-party and ITV-owned brands, including the reimagined hit Thunderbirds Are Go. Thunderbirds Are Go is a new series based on the …

LONDON: Jamie Friend has been promoted to the role of chief financial officer at Turner Broadcasting System Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective November 1. Friend currently serves as VP of corporate strategy and insights, and in his …

LONDON: Reel One International, the U.K.-based distribution arm of Canadian producer Reel One Entertainment/Première Bobine, has upped Louisa Cadywould to head of international distribution. Cadywould, formerly VP of international distribution, will maintain her existing portfolio of Western Europe, MENA and …

As more feature-film stars flock to the small screen, Elizabeth Guider gets the scoop from producers, broadcasters and agents on the keys to managing talent today.

CANNES: Reed MIDEM released attendance numbers for MIPCOM, which wraps in Cannes today, with total participation up to more than 13,700 delegates, including a record 4,800 buyers. The 4,800 buyers included 1,600 acquisition executives from digital and SVOD platforms. At …

CANNES: Reed MIDEM released attendance numbers for MIPCOM, which wraps in Cannes today, with total participation up to more than 13,700 delegates, including a record 4,800 buyers. The 4,800 buyers included 1,600 acquisition executives from digital and SVOD platforms. At …