Executive Editor, World Screen

November 23, 2016 Top Stories

Bounce TV Original Series to Be Syndicated Internationally

November 23, 2016

ATLANTA: Bounce TV is set to syndicate its originally produced content, lining up its first two program licensing agreements, with Viacom International Media Networks and Afrostream.

November 23, 2016 Top Stories

SVOD Subs in North America to Exceed TV Homes

November 23, 2016

LONDON: According to Digital TV Research, North America will have 138 million SVOD subscribers by 2021, surpassing the 117 million TV households estimated for the same period.

November 23, 2016 Top Stories

UCP Working with Wattpad for Original TV Content

November 23, 2016

UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Cable Productions (UCP) is tapping into Wattpad to mine original content for upcoming TV projects, notably in the genres of mystery/thriller, teen, science fiction, action and general fiction.

November 22, 2016 Top Stories

Dave Chappelle Plans Three Stand-Up Specials for Netflix

November 22, 2016

BEVERLY HILLS: Netflix has lined up three all-new stand-up specials from comedian Dave Chappelle, to be released simultaneously in 2017.

November 22, 2016 Top Stories

Content Media Taps Tom Bairstow for Sales & Distribution Post

November 22, 2016

LONDON/LOS ANGELES: Tom Bairstow, who has been with Sony Pictures Television since 2014, is joining Content Media Corporation as VP of sales and distribution.

November 14, 2016 Top Stories

Seven Drama Series to Receive Screen NSW Funding

November 14, 2016

SYDNEY: Screen NSW has selected 20 new Australian projects to invest in, seven of which are local dramas.

November 10, 2016 Top Stories

Australian Parliament Passes TV License-Fee Cut

November 10, 2016

SYDNEY: The Australian Parliament has passed a previously proposed 25-percent reduction in license fees for commercial television licensees.

November 9, 2016 Top Stories

Viacom Q4 Revenue Down 15 Percent

November 9, 2016

NEW YORK: Viacom saw a steep decline in its fourth-quarter profit, as advertising and affiliate revenues failed to deliver.

November 9, 2016 Top Stories

Turner Launches Digital Ventures & Innovation Division

November 9, 2016

ATLANTA: Turner has established a new division to lead its digital innovation internationally, with Aksel van der Wal, currently senior VP and CFO, promoted to the role of executive VP of digital ventures and innovation, effective January 1, 2017.

November 7, 2016 Top Stories

Freeview Mobile TV App Goes Live

November 7, 2016

SYDNEY: Australia's Freeview has launched a new free mobile app, Freeview FV, which allows viewers to watch live streaming of 16 channels and catch-up content from all free-to-air networks on the go.

Kristin Brzoznowski

Bounce TV Original Series to Be Syndicated Internationally

SVOD Subs in North America to Exceed TV Homes

UCP Working with Wattpad for Original TV Content

Dave Chappelle Plans Three Stand-Up Specials for Netflix

Content Media Taps Tom Bairstow for Sales & Distribution Post

Seven Drama Series to Receive Screen NSW Funding

Australian Parliament Passes TV License-Fee Cut

Viacom Q4 Revenue Down 15 Percent

Turner Launches Digital Ventures & Innovation Division

Freeview Mobile TV App Goes Live

DIRECTV Abandons DISH Acquisition

Chernin Entertainment Promotes for TV Division Leads

MIP CANCUN Wraps with 750 Delegates from 40 Countries