Kristin Brzoznowski

For the seventh year, Game of Thrones has taken the top spot as the most-pirated TV show on the internet through BitTorrent, according to TorrentFreak.

Apple TV+ has signed Richard Plepler’s newly launched Eden Productions to an exclusive deal, covering original series, feature films and documentaries.

Hasbro has completed its previously announced acquisition of Entertainment One (eOne) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately £2.9 billion ($3.8 billion).

ViacomCBS has entered into a definitive agreement with beIN MEDIA GROUP to acquire a 49-percent stake in Miramax.

Xperi Corporation and TiVo Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction, representing approximately $3 billion of combined enterprise value.

Marni Wieshofer, who previously served as the CFO and executive VP of corporate development at Lionsgate Entertainment, has been tapped by Thunderbird Entertainment Group as an independent board member.

MGM Television has signed a new multiyear production deal with the management and production company 42 to identify and co-develop scripted series across platforms and genres for the U.S. market.

NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke will retire on August 14, 2020, with Jeff Shell, currently chairman of the filmed entertainment group, named as his successor.

Kew Media Group has formed a special committee of independent directors to examine "strategic alternatives" for the company, which may include the sale of all or part of it.

NATPE is celebrating its tenth anniversary at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, with the marketplace and conference taking place January 21 to 23.