Kristin Brzoznowski

Reed MIDEM has confirmed that the 2020 editions of MIPCOM and MIPJunior will take place as both physical gatherings in Cannes and as hybrid digital events.

ViacomCBS has appointed Amazon alum Naveen Chopra as executive VP, chief financial officer, effective August 10.

International Literary Properties (ILP) has landed a first-look deal with BBC Studios, allowing both BBC Studios Production and its portfolio of independent producers the opportunity to explore the IP owned and managed by ILP.

Series Mania has confirmed the dates for its 2021 edition and unveiled three new initiatives it is undertaking, including the Series Mania Institute.

NATPE has revealed its plan to launch NATPE Virtual, in support of the scheduled in-person events NATPE Budapest International and NATPE Streaming Plus.

Parkwood Entertainment and Disney+ are bringing the visual album Black Is King, written, directed and executive produced by Beyoncé, to global audiences next month.

Katrina Neylon—who has held roles at 20th Century Fox, Disney, Shine, STUDIOCANAL, Fremantle and, most recently, ITV—has come on board We Got POP, billed as a "technology innovator" for the film and TV industry.

HBO Max has inked an overall deal with Marlon Wayans, with projects to include stand-up specials, unscripted and scripted comedy series.

Disney Media Networks has signed a distribution agreement to deliver its lineup of news, sports and entertainment content from ESPN and Walt Disney Television to the live TV streaming platform fuboTV.

The Australian federal government has unveiled a A$50 million ($34.4 million) Temporary Interruption Fund to help local screen producers secure financing and start filming again.