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LONDON: The global installed base of TV-centric connected devices exceeded 1 billion units in 2013, and is expected to surpass 2 billion by 2017, driven by smart TV, IP-enabled set top boxes, game consoles, Blu-ray players and low-cost digital-media adapters, …

From the lobby to the towers, the market floor to the cabanas, the Fontainebleau was positively bustling this week at NATPE. Though no official attendance figures were released, it was obvious that the market is still riding high on its …

NEW YORK: Net profits at Viacom in the fiscal first quarter rose 16 percent to $547 million, despite a 4 percent slip in revenues to $3.2 billion. "Once again, Viacom’s results reflect our significant investments in content, our deep connection …

MUNICH: Global Screen is on board to distribute a selection of rbb media programming around the world in non-German-speaking territories. Among the titles under the agreement are The Con Squad (Hauptstadtrevier), from the police comedy format CrimeTime (Heiter bis tödlich), and …

LONDON: NBCUniversal International Television Production has taken 100 percent ownership of the Australian production outfit Matchbox Pictures, which has been behind such shows as The Slap, The Straits and Nowhere Boys. NBCU first invested in the company in 2011. Formed …

MIAMI: Part two of a study jointly commissioned by NATPE and the CEA finds that producers and creators see the second screen becoming a permanent part of the viewing experience. For the report, in-depth interviews were collected with top showrunners …

PARIS: MIPCube Lab is now accepting entries for the 2014 competition, open to tech companies from around the world who want the chance to pitch to an international jury during MIPTV. Submissions are due in by February 15. Five participants …

NEW YORK: World Screen’s NATPE digital editions have logged more than 15,000 views in the last few days, a new high for our January issues, while our app, updated for the market in Miami next week, has been downloaded by …

MIAMI: World Screen has made a host of resources available so that you can make the most out of your time in Miami, including a printable version of TV Listings, a map of exhibitors at the Fontainebleau and the World …

NATPE is returning to Miami’s Fontainebleau from January 27 to 29, with the theme of this year’s conference being "No Barriers. New Business." “This reflects NATPE’s commitment to creating the first and most important must-attend market of the year for …