World Screen

LUXEMBOURG: Altice is set to acquire a 70 percent stake in the U.S. cable operator Suddenlink, in a deal that values the company at $9.1 billion. The multinational cable and telecommunications company is purchasing the majority stake in Suddenlink from …

NEW YORK: Of all of FOX’s new shows presented at last week’s Upfronts, Scream Queens generated the strongest interest in social media, according to new analysis from The WIT. Dramas derived from existing properties were largely the biggest buzz-generators during …

NEW YORK/LONDON: GroupM has expanded its sports and entertainment offering under a new global agency brand, ESP, which is made up of two separate businesses: ESP Properties and ESP Brands. ESP Properties will be GroupM’s first company dedicated to serving …

TORONTO/LONDON: Entertainment One (eOne) saw its pre-tax profits rise 105 percent to £44 million ($68.27 million) for the year ending March 31, with the company now saying that it is on track to double the size of its business. Overall …

NEW YORK: Greg Berlanti’s Blindspot, which landed the post-The Voice time slot, has emerged as one of the strongest contenders on the upcoming NBC schedule, according to social-media analysis from The WIT. “NBC is concentrating most of social media users' …

BURBANK: If international buyer reaction on Monday is any indication, a show called Blindspot will end up as one of the top picks among overseas clients at this week's L.A. Screenings sales bazaar. Buyers are never so enthused as to …

PREMIUM: If international buyer reaction on Monday is any indication, a show called Blindspot will end up as one of the top picks among overseas clients at this week's L.A. Screenings sales bazaar. Buyers are never so enthused as to …

International buyers will be heading off to the Hollywood studios in the coming days to screen the new series picked up by the broadcast networks. For a full recap of what’s coming to screens this fall, visit World Screen’s 2015-16 …

CULVER CITY: The Millennial-targeted MCN Maker Studios has brought in writer and director Luke Hyams to serve as head of international content. Based in Maker's London office, Hyams will be reporting to René Rechtman, the head of international. His remit …

PREMIUM: Disney Media Distribution unveiled a slate of new offerings from ABC, among other networks, while Lionsgate touted the returning Nashville as well as several new shows for various outlets. Picture this: three leading ladies of TV drama—Kerry Washington, Viola …