Executive Editor, World Screen

January 19, 2018 Top Stories

Turner & Warner Bros. to Take FilmStruck SVOD Service International

January 19, 2018

Turner International’s digital ventures and innovation (DV&I) group and Warner Bros. Digital Networks are taking the movie streaming service FilmStruck out to the wider global marketplace.

January 19, 2018 Top Stories

MTG Sells TRACE Shares

January 19, 2018

MTG has signed an agreement to sell its 75 percent shareholding in TRACE Partners—which controls 21 pay-TV channels, among other assets—to TPG Growth.

January 18, 2018 Top Stories

MUBI Scores Backing from Nicolas Winding Refn, India’s Times Bridge

January 18, 2018

The streaming service MUBI has received investments from filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn, as well as India's Times Bridge.

January 18, 2018 Top Stories

Jeff Sagansky & Harry Sloan Launch Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp.

January 18, 2018

Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp., which is the latest acquisition vehicle led by Jeff Sagansky and partner Harry E. Sloan, has launched with a $325 million initial public offering.

January 17, 2018 Top Stories

Facebook Watch Lines Up Three New Shows

January 17, 2018

There are three new shows coming to the Facebook Watch platform, including a docuseries with Bear Grylls.

January 15, 2018 Top Stories

Kew Taps Jennifer Askin for U.S. & LatAm Sales

January 15, 2018

Kew Media Group has appointed Jennifer Askin as VP of sales and distribution for the U.S. and Latin America.

January 15, 2018 Top Stories

Hulu Confirms Catch-22, Lands ER for Streaming

January 15, 2018

Hulu has revealed more originals coming to the service, including Catch-22 with George Clooney, alongside content deals that bring programming such as ER.

January 12, 2018 Analysis, Top Stories

Report: British Series Gaining More Ground Abroad

January 12, 2018

While American series do continue to dominate on international schedules, a new report finds that European productions, especially British ones, are increasing their share.

January 11, 2018 Top Stories

Big Little Lies’ Jean-Marc Vallée Forms Production Company Crazyrose

January 11, 2018

Big Little Lies director Jean-Marc Vallée and his longtime producing partner Nathan Ross have formed Crazyrose to develop, finance and produce original content.

January 10, 2018 Top Stories

Gaumont Bolsters U.S., LatAm Distribution Teams

January 10, 2018

Gaumont has tapped Mathilde Rottier as VP for U.S. and Canada TV distribution and Ezequiel Olzanski as VP for Latin American TV distribution and co-production.

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