Kristin Brzoznowski

The Montreal-based production company WAM Media GRP has set up a new scripted division, appointing Misha Solomon as the director of scripted development.

At NATPE Budapest this morning, executives from Eccho Rights, Nutopia and 3Vision shared their thoughts on co-productions in the current TV landscape and the impact of streamers in the marketplace today.

Escapade Media, through its partnership with Principal Media, has sold the premiere rights for Aussie Girl to Australia’s 9Now.

The executive managing director of TV series at STUDIOCANAL spoke about the changing nature of the television business in a NATPE Budapest keynote.

Ann Sarnoff, currently the president of BBC Studios Americas, has been appointed as the new chair and CEO of Warner Bros.

Gaumont has appointed Christian Gabela as VP of international TV co-productions, with an eye to managing and expanding partnerships in key territories such as Latin America.

The Hypewriter pitching competition has seen a record number of applicants in its second year, with eight projects to be judged by a diverse panel on Tuesday during NATPE Budapest.

Digital TV Research has forecast an addition of 81 million pay-TV subscribers globally between 2018 and 2024, up by 8 percent.

The Edinburgh TV Festival has revealed the shortlist of nominations for the Edinburgh TV Awards, which this year sees categories expanded further to recognize online content as well as smaller production companies.

Pluto TV has added a slate of programming from BBC Studios, including classic Doctor Who episodes.