Jamie Stalcup

Sandra Stern, vice chairman of Lionsgate Television Group, will be leaving her position at the end of March after 23 years at the company.

A new report from Ampere Analysis indicates that bundling streaming services adds perceived value to potential subscribers who feel they are already paying for too many subscriptions and helps to retain subscribers, as 47 percent of consumers say they would keep paying for a bundle even if they didn’t use all services.

Fremantle UK has appointed BBC Studios alum Lisa Hardy to the newly created position of people director, effective in March.

Cineflix Rights has announced the slate of content it is bringing to the London TV Screenings, including Anna Pigeon, The Walsh Sisters, Cirque Life, Château DIY: Win the Dream and many more.

According to Nielsen’s latest The Gauge report, TV viewing rose to a 12-month high in January, with overall viewing up 3.7 percent over December, fueled by a 9 percent monthly increase in cable viewership.

In mid-2026, HBO Max will launch as a direct-to-consumer streaming service in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Hearst Canvas, the creator-led digital content company launched by Hearst Networks last year, has appointed Future Studios alum Danny Baggott as creative director.

Netflix has provided Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) a limited waiver permitting it to engage in discussions with Paramount Skydance for seven days.

Nippon TV has launched a vertical video division, Viral Pocket, to focus on micro-drama production and Gen Z storytelling.

Fremantle UK has partnered with Flowstate, the newly launched creative agency founded by Premier League star Eberechi Eze, to develop premium entertainment, factual and brand-funded scripted and unscripted content.