Executive Editor, World Screen

February 28, 2020 Top Stories

Frantic Films CEO Buys Back Company from Kew

February 28, 2020

Jamie Brown, the CEO of Frantic Films, has signed an agreement to repurchase a 100 percent stake in the production company, which is behind Baroness Von Sketch Show and Backyard Builds, from Kew Media Group.

February 26, 2020 Top Stories

Bob Chapek to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO of The Walt Disney Company

February 26, 2020

Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney parks, experiences and products, has been named CEO of The Walt Disney Company, effective immediately, while Robert A. Iger assumes the role of executive chairman and will direct the company’s creative endeavors.

February 25, 2020 Top Stories

MIPTV Presents In Development Selections for Kids’ & Drama Projects

February 25, 2020

MIPTV has revealed the 23 projects selected for In Development, which is being positioned as the gateway to international financing and strategic partnerships.

February 24, 2020 Top Stories

WarnerMedia Entertainment Realigns Content Acquisitions Team

February 24, 2020

WarnerMedia Entertainment is integrating the content acquisitions team across the company’s entire portfolio of entertainment networks and direct-to-consumer business under Michael Quigley.

February 24, 2020 Top Stories

Friends Cast Reuniting for HBO Max Special

February 24, 2020

The cast of the hit sitcom Friends will be reuniting exclusively for an untitled unscripted special for HBO Max.

February 19, 2020 Top Stories

Dynamic Television Promotes Trio of Execs

February 19, 2020

Dynamic Television has promoted three key members of its executive team, including Jan Bennemann being elevated to senior VP of acquisitions and co-productions.

February 18, 2020 Top Stories

Sony Pictures Television Invests in The Whisper Group

February 18, 2020

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has invested in The Whisper Group, which comprises the live sports and non-scripted production company Whisper, Chapter 3 Graphics and East Media.

February 18, 2020 Top Stories

Endeavor Content Takes Stake in The Ink Factory

February 18, 2020

Endeavor Content has entered into a strategic partnership with The Night Manager producer The Ink Factory, acquiring a minority stake in the studio.

February 14, 2020 Analysis, Top Stories

Report: 80 Percent of Consumers Stream More Video Than 3 Years Ago

February 14, 2020

New research conducted by CenturyLink and Streaming Video Alliance has found that over 80 percent of consumers are streaming more video than three years ago and nearly half of respondents define TV as being delivered over the internet.

February 13, 2020 Top Stories

Video Interview with Can Yaman

February 13, 2020

Actor Can Yaman met with World Screen to discuss his latest roles and what appeals to him about stories with romance at their core.

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