World Screen

NEW YORK: Over the top (OTT) video viewing has grown by more than 30 percent this year, with smartphones, video game consoles and video rental services as the main drivers, finds a new report from Knowledge Networks. Monthly use of …

EL SEGUNDO: Though video subscribers declined in the second quarter, the U.S. pay-TV market saw revenue-generating units (RGU) for cable rising, according to new IHS Screen Digest U.S. Cable Networks Intelligence research findings. The number of U.S. households subscribing to …

PREMIUM: On the heels of Liberty Global unveiling the new Horizon set-top box, Michael Fries, the president and CEO of the international cable operator, talks to World Screen Newsflash about innovating and improving the customer experience. If there is any …

HONG KONG: Wendy Reeds has been appointed the executive VP of sales and distribution at Tiger Gate Entertainment. Based in Hong Kong, Reeds will be responsible for Tiger Gate content sales activities and will also direct Lionsgate’s film and TV …

CULVER CITY: Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) international channels and branded online platforms are set to air The Confession, which stars Kiefer Sutherland and John Hurt. The show will debut on AXN-branded platforms in 125 territories and AXN.com in September 1, …

LONDON: Electric Sky’s September 11 anniversary special United by 9/11 is available through LOVEFiLM on Sony PlayStation, following a digital deal. The documentary was produced by Michael Attwell’s company MAPTV and first shown on Sky One. United by 9/11 has …

MIAMI: Beginning today, Discovery en Español is airing five original productions during the Discovery Presenta block, which airs every Sunday and features specials and programs for U.S. Hispanic audiences. Through September and into October, the network will air programs featuring …

VINCENNES/BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, September 8: TFOU and Alphanim (Gaumont Group) are developing a new CGI Calimero series, scheduled to premiere in 2013. Calimero is based on the character created in 1963 by Pagot and targets children 4 to 7. It is scheduled …

MUNICH, September 8: Your Family Entertainment (YFE) has signed a film contract with Nova Entertainment for Moorhuhn, also known as Crazy Chicken, a popular German computer game character. Douglas Welbat (7 Dwarves) is executive producer at Nova Entertainment Cinema. The …

TORONTO: CCI has picked up the worldwide rights to a range of films, including Rage and Modra. Rage features the 1981 Springbok Tour, a difficult time in New Zealand’s history and is inspired by the South African rugby Union tour …