Executive Editor, World Screen

December 22, 2016 Top Stories

Number of Scripted Original Series Hits 455 in 2016

December 22, 2016

NEW YORK: According to new FX Networks Research figures, a record 455 scripted original series went out this year across broadcast, cable and streaming sources.

December 21, 2016 Top Stories

Disney/ABC in Content & Advertising Pact with Snapchat

December 21, 2016

BURBANK: Disney/ABC Television Group has signed a wide-ranging deal with Snap Inc., part of which will see the company produce original episodic shows for Snapchat.

December 20, 2016 Top Stories

Tricon Now Under Creditor Protection

December 20, 2016

TORONTO: Tricon Films & Television has been granted a 30-day period of creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA).

December 19, 2016 Top Stories

A+E Networks Appoints Co-Heads for International

December 19, 2016

NEW YORK: Bolstering its international team, A+E Networks has appointed Patrick Vien and Edward Sabin to serve as executive managing directors.

December 16, 2016 Analysis, Top Stories

informitv: Growth Slows for Global Pay-TV Market

December 16, 2016

The latest Multiscreen Index from informitv shows the leading 100 pay-TV services saw a total quarterly increase of 3.45 million subscribers, up by 0.8 percent over the third quarter of 2016, compared to 3.74 million or 0.95 percent a year ago.

December 15, 2016 Top Stories

Event Preview: NATPE

December 15, 2016

The next edition is just around the corner, taking place from January 17 to 19 at the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc hotels in Miami.

December 15, 2016 Analysis, Top Stories

Traditional TV Remains Dominant in Oz Despite Increasing Fragmentation

December 15, 2016

The latest Australian Multi-Screen Report finds that even with the households in Oz embracing more screens and devices, broadcast TV content watched on in-home TV sets still comprises 86.5 percent of viewing.

December 14, 2016 Top Stories

Amazon Prime Video Now Reaches 200-Plus Countries

December 14, 2016

SEATTLE: Amazon Prime Video is now available in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.

December 14, 2016 Top Stories

Foxtel Play Comes to Telstra TV

December 14, 2016

SYDNEY: Foxtel has delivered its internet service Foxtel Play to Telstra TV, with live HD streaming available on the device.

December 14, 2016 Top Stories

Pepsi’s Adam Harter, AOL’s David Shing Set for MIPTV Keynotes

December 14, 2016

PARIS: MIPTV 2017 has lined up Pepsi’s Adam Harter and AOL’s David Shing as the first two keynote speakers for the event, which will take place under the theme of “the new frontiers of storytelling.”

Kristin Brzoznowski

Number of Scripted Original Series Hits 455 in 2016

Disney/ABC in Content & Advertising Pact with Snapchat

Tricon Now Under Creditor Protection

A+E Networks Appoints Co-Heads for International

informitv: Growth Slows for Global Pay-TV Market

Event Preview: NATPE

Traditional TV Remains Dominant in Oz Despite Increasing Fragmentation

Amazon Prime Video Now Reaches 200-Plus Countries

Foxtel Play Comes to Telstra TV

Pepsi’s Adam Harter, AOL’s David Shing Set for MIPTV Keynotes

DIRECTV Abandons DISH Acquisition

Chernin Entertainment Promotes for TV Division Leads

MIP CANCUN Wraps with 750 Delegates from 40 Countries