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This interview originally appeared in the MIPCOM 2013 issue of World Screen. The word “disruption” is so often used in the media business these days as new platforms and devices completely upend traditional business models and viewing habits. Well, there …

CANNES: From CMJ Productions II, A Stranger in My Home tells the tales of crimes committed by individuals who were invited into their victims’ houses. “The stories are quite chilling and told in CMJ’s signature style, which includes interviews with …

This interview originally appeared in the MIPCOM 2013 issue of World Screen. Founded in 1895, France’s Gaumont is the world’s oldest movie studio. The company’s vice-CEO, Christophe Riandée, is relaunching its television division and leveraging the legacy, industry connections and …

BURBANK/LONDON: Warner Bros. Entertainment has expanded its creative partnership with Harry Potter scribe J.K. Rowling, who has announced that she is doing a new wizarding film series. A centerpiece to the deal is a new film series from Rowling inspired …

BURBANK/LONDON: Warner Bros. Entertainment has expanded its creative partnership with Harry Potter scribe J.K. Rowling, spanning areas such as theme parks, digital initiatives, games and visitor attractions. A centerpiece to the deal is a new film series from Rowling inspired …

LONDON: Alan Musa, who most recently served as the general manager for Turner Broadcasting across Africa, the Middle East and pan-regions, has been tapped as the president of ShortsTV EMEA. Prior to his time at Turner, Musa held various senior …

Paul Dempsey, who as president of global markets at BBC Worldwide has responsibility for operations in all non-English-language territories, shares his outlook on the company’s businesses across Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. WS: Why was the …

CANNES: The stories told in The Ark, produced by BBC Drama Production and sold by Endemol Worldwide Distribution, are those of World War I’s front-line medics. The high-concept drama will premiere in spring 2014 on BBC One, and Endemol Worldwide …

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TORONTO/LOS ANGELES: Tricon Films & Television has scored the exclusive international distribution rights for factual and scripted comedy programming from Pivot, Participant Media's new network for Millennials. Tricon also gets a first look at Pivot's original dramas. The pact includes …