Executive Editor, World Screen

September 23, 2021 Top Stories

Eddie Murphy Pacts with Amazon Studios

September 23, 2021

Amazon Studios has signed a three-picture and first-look film deal with Eddie Murphy to develop original movie projects with the potential to star.

September 22, 2021 Top Stories

Netflix Acquires Roald Dahl Story Company

September 22, 2021

Netflix has acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC), home to iconic IP such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

September 21, 2021 Top Stories

Canneseries Unveils Official Selections

September 21, 2021

Canneseries has revealed the new international series selected for the competition at the French TV festival, to be held October 8 to 13.

September 20, 2021 Top Stories

Canal+ Takes Majority Stake in SPI International

September 20, 2021

Canal+ is acquiring a 70 percent majority stake in SPI International, with plans to keep the current management team and operational structure in place.

September 20, 2021 Top Stories

The Crown, The Queen’s Gambit Lead Emmy Wins

September 20, 2021

Netflix leads the count for this year's Emmy Awards, scoring a total of 44 statues, with The Crown and The Queen's Gambit both landing the most wins by program.

September 20, 2021 Top Stories

DNEG Animation Taps DreamWorks Alum

September 20, 2021

DNEG has appointed former DreamWorks executive Kara Oropallo as VP of training, outreach and artistic development for its animation division.

September 17, 2021 Top Stories

Dan Levy Signs Film & TV Deal with Netflix

September 17, 2021

Netflix has entered into a partnership with the four-time Emmy Award-winning multi-hyphenate talent Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek).

September 16, 2021 Top Stories

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Sign ViacomCBS Partnership

September 16, 2021

ViacomCBS has entered into a first-of-its-kind talent partnership with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga that covers multiple projects across the company’s portfolio.

September 16, 2021 Top Stories

Ted Lasso Scores Top Honors at TCA Awards

September 16, 2021

The Television Critics Association (TCA) has revealed the winners of its 37th annual TCA Awards, which recognized the Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso with three wins.

September 15, 2021 Top Stories

Anton Takes Stake in Benedict Cumberbatch’s SunnyMarch

September 15, 2021

Sébastien Raybaud’s production and financing company Anton has acquired a stake in Benedict Cumberbatch’s production company SunnyMarch as part of an ongoing investment in the studio’s continued growth and expansion.

Kristin Brzoznowski

Eddie Murphy Pacts with Amazon Studios

Netflix Acquires Roald Dahl Story Company

Canneseries Unveils Official Selections

Canal+ Takes Majority Stake in SPI International

The Crown, The Queen’s Gambit Lead Emmy Wins

DNEG Animation Taps DreamWorks Alum

Dan Levy Signs Film & TV Deal with Netflix

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Sign ViacomCBS Partnership

Ted Lasso Scores Top Honors at TCA Awards

Anton Takes Stake in Benedict Cumberbatch’s SunnyMarch

DIRECTV Abandons DISH Acquisition

Chernin Entertainment Promotes for TV Division Leads

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