Executive Editor, World Screen

February 15, 2017 Top Stories

Facebook Launching New Video App for TV

February 15, 2017

MENLO PARK: Facebook has confirmed that it is launching a new app for set-top boxes that will allow viewers to stream videos on their TVs.

February 15, 2017 Top Stories

Universal Takes a Stake in Steven Spielberg’s Amblin

February 15, 2017

UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Filmed Entertainment is taking a minority stake in Amblin, joining fellow investors such as Entertainment One (eOne), Participant Media, Reliance Entertainment and Alibaba Pictures.

February 14, 2017 Top Stories

Discovery Posts Q4 Revenue Gains

February 14, 2017

SILVER SPRING: Discovery Communications' fourth-quarter revenues increased 2 percent year on year to $1.67 billion, with a nice lift at the U.S. networks.

February 9, 2017 Top Stories

Netflix to Deliver “Biggest & Most Diverse Slate” Yet in 2017

February 9, 2017

NEW YORK: Netflix is rolling out more than 1,000 hours of new series, movies, stand-up specials, documentaries and more for its members around the world.

February 9, 2017 Top Stories

Viacom Reveals New Five-Point Plan

February 9, 2017

NEW YORK: Alongside reporting its quarterly financials, Viacom has provided an update on the company's strategic priorities, with a five-point plan that includes putting its "full power" behind six flagship brands: BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Paramount.

February 9, 2017 Top Stories

VR Platform Blend Media Receives Financial Backing

February 9, 2017

LONDON: A host of investors, among them Maker Studios co-founder Ben Donovan, are backing the new VR platform Blend Media.

February 9, 2017 Top Stories

go90’s Ivana Kirkbride to Deliver MIPTV Keynote

February 9, 2017

PARIS: Ivana Kirkbride, the chief content officer at go90, is on the MIPTV keynote roster and will speak on the topic of creating original content for the millennial audience.

February 8, 2017 Top Stories

ESPN Costs Weigh Down Disney Q1 Revenue

February 8, 2017

BURBANK: The Walt Disney Company's revenue for the first quarter slipped 3 percent to $14.8 billion, with a decline in profit at ESPN impacting results in the cable networks segment.

February 8, 2017 Top Stories

Fantastic Beasts, HBO Boost Time Warner’s Q4 Earnings

February 8, 2017

NEW YORK: Revenues grew by 11 percent at Time Warner in the fourth quarter to $7.9 billion, while adjusted operating profits rose 25 percent to $1.8 billion.

February 7, 2017 Top Stories

INTV to Feature Session on The Night Manager

February 7, 2017

JERUSALEM: Actor Hugh Laurie will join director Susanne Bier and executive producer Stephen Garrett for a special keynote session on The Night Manager at the fourth edition of The Innovative TV Conference (INTV).

Kristin Brzoznowski

Facebook Launching New Video App for TV

Universal Takes a Stake in Steven Spielberg’s Amblin

Discovery Posts Q4 Revenue Gains

Netflix to Deliver “Biggest & Most Diverse Slate” Yet in 2017

Viacom Reveals New Five-Point Plan

VR Platform Blend Media Receives Financial Backing

go90’s Ivana Kirkbride to Deliver MIPTV Keynote

ESPN Costs Weigh Down Disney Q1 Revenue

Fantastic Beasts, HBO Boost Time Warner’s Q4 Earnings

INTV to Feature Session on The Night Manager

DIRECTV Abandons DISH Acquisition

Chernin Entertainment Promotes for TV Division Leads

MIP CANCUN Wraps with 750 Delegates from 40 Countries