Executive Editor, World Screen

August 10, 2020 Top Stories

Kate Laffey Named VP of ViacomCBS International Studios

August 10, 2020

Kate Laffey, former VP of acquisitions at Cineflix Rights, has been appointed VP of ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) with immediate effect.

August 10, 2020 Analysis, Top Stories

Report: OTT TV & Video Revenues Total $83 Billion

August 10, 2020

Global online TV episode and movie revenues reached $83 billion in 2019, increasing from $67 billion in 2018 and up by $50 billion on 2017, according to Digital TV Research.

August 10, 2020 Top Stories

WorldScreenings: GMA Network Celebrates 70th Anniversary

August 10, 2020

Roxanne J. Barcelona, VP of GMA Network’s worldwide division, and Felipe L. Gozon, chairman and CEO of GMA Network, tell World Screen Newsflash about some of the new milestones of the Filipino broadcaster.

August 10, 2020 Top Stories

Hulu Originals Lineup Includes The Girl From Plainville

August 10, 2020

Hulu has revealed a number of new highlights coming to its slate, including a straight-to-series order for the original series The Girl From Plainville, starring Elle Fanning.

August 10, 2020 Top Stories

WarnerMedia Restructures, Bob Greenblatt & Kevin Reilly Exit

August 10, 2020

WarnerMedia is restructuring its leadership team, with Bob Greenblatt and Kevin Reilly among those to exit the company.

August 7, 2020 Top Stories

NBCU Reorganizes TV & Streaming Businesses

August 7, 2020

NBCUniversal has reorganized its television networks and streaming platforms, with Frances Berwick to lead the entertainment business unit and Paul Telegdy exiting the company.

August 7, 2020 Top Stories

Amazon Studios Pacts with Lizzo, Orders A League of Their Own Reboot

August 7, 2020

Among a series of announcements from Amazon Studios is news of an A League of Their Own series reboot, as well as a first-look deal with Lizzo.

August 5, 2020 Top Stories

WorldScreenings: Artist View Entertainment

August 5, 2020

Scott J. Jones, the founder and president of Artist View Entertainment, reflects on 30 years of building relationships in the industry.

August 4, 2020 Top Stories

Apple Ties Up with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way

August 4, 2020

Apple has entered into a first-look deal with Appian Way Productions, the film and TV production company founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and co-run by Jennifer Davisson.

August 4, 2020 Top Stories

A+E Networks Promotion for Distribution & Strategy

August 4, 2020

A+E Networks has elevated Sara Hinzman to senior VP of distribution and strategy, having previously served as VP of content distribution.

Kristin Brzoznowski

Kate Laffey Named VP of ViacomCBS International Studios

Report: OTT TV & Video Revenues Total $83 Billion

WorldScreenings: GMA Network Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Hulu Originals Lineup Includes The Girl From Plainville

WarnerMedia Restructures, Bob Greenblatt & Kevin Reilly Exit

NBCU Reorganizes TV & Streaming Businesses

Amazon Studios Pacts with Lizzo, Orders A League of Their Own Reboot

WorldScreenings: Artist View Entertainment

Apple Ties Up with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way

A+E Networks Promotion for Distribution & Strategy

DIRECTV Abandons DISH Acquisition

Chernin Entertainment Promotes for TV Division Leads

MIP CANCUN Wraps with 750 Delegates from 40 Countries