Global revenues from OTT TV episodes and movies are forecast to increase from $135 billion in 2021 to reach $224 billion in 2027, according to Digital TV Research.

According to the latest State of Streaming report from Conviva for Q1 2022, global streaming grew 10 percent globally, including continued growth in mature markets like North America (5 percent) and Europe (9 percent).

Ramón Campos, creator, showrunner and writer of the Apple TV+ thriller Now & Then; Gema R. Neira, creator and writer; and Gideon Raff, executive producer and director, discuss crafting the cinematic look and feel for the series and the opportunities for dual-language and non-English-language shows to travel.

Parrot Analytics has tapped Laurine Garaude, the former head of the MIP Markets for what is now RX France (previously Reed MIDEM), and Grant Cover, who spent 15 years at Gracenote and Nielsen.

Stan Lee Universe, Genius Brands International’s venture with POW! Entertainment, has inked a 20-year deal to license the name and likeness of Stan Lee to Marvel Studios.

Telemundo and the Turkish production and distribution company Inter Medya have entered into a multiyear agreement to co-develop and co-produce projects.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has acquired a stake in Paramount Global after purchasing $2.6 billion in Class B shares.

Cineflix Rights has secured a round of international sales for titles from its slate of Cineflix Productions movies, including Miracle in Motor City.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has entered into an agreement to acquire Redbox, bolstering its digital capabilities in AVOD, TVOD, PVOD and FAST.

According to Digital TV Research, AVOD revenues for TV series and movies are projected to reach $70 billion in 2027, up from $33 billion in 2021.