Jamie Stalcup

MIPCOM CANNES has added to its lineup the special spotlight session Apprentice in Wonderland, led by Ramin Setoodeh, co-editor in chief of Variety and author of Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass, to explore the role of The Apprentice in launching the political career of Donald Trump.

The full API integration of the French-language streaming platform TV5MONDEplus has launched on Sling TV in the U.S., offering American viewers thousands of films and series.

Fubo Sports Network has launched on Prime Video Channels in Canada, marking the first time the network is available in the country outside of a subscription to Fubo’s platform.

Comedy Central has licensed the rights to library episodes of Family Guy, which will air for the first time within the Paramount bouquet of brands.

Videotron has chosen to merge Club illico and Vrai into one SVOD platform called illico+ on October 23.

Fremantle has elevated Trey Durst, who has been with the company since January 2022, to VP of U.S. distribution for its international division.

Nicely Entertainment’s latest film, Finally Me: A Cheerleader’s Dream, has become available to U.S. audiences across VOD platforms such as Peacock, Tubi, Roku, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Freevee and Plex.

Tim Rhoenisch has been tapped as the new CEO of ProSiebenSat.1’s Commerce & Ventures segment, taking over for Friedrich Thoma, who left the company by mutual agreement.

VIZIO WatchFree+ will be the exclusive U.S. home for The Women’s Cup Summer 2024 Tournament, with a free pop-up channel launching on August 7 and live games beginning August 9.

Entertainment industry analyst and TV, film and podcast producer Evan Shapiro is set to open the fourth edition of Iberseries & Platino Industria, running from October 1 to 4, with a business keynote about the role of Ibero-American markets.