Executive Editor, World Screen

November 4, 2016 Analysis, Top Stories

Ericsson: Mobile Viewing Up 200-Plus Hours Since 2012

November 4, 2016

The seventh edition of Ericsson's annual ConsumerLab TV & Media Report reveals that consumers are watching more videos than ever on mobile, with viewing up by 200-plus hours a year since 2012.

November 4, 2016 Top Stories

Winners Selected for DISCOP Pitching Competitions

November 4, 2016

JOHANNESBURG: The winners have been announced for the four DISCOP Johannesburg pitching competitions that took place from November 2 to 3, in the categories of TV series, documentaries, formats and animation.

November 4, 2016 Top Stories

Lionsgate Revenue Up 34 Percent

November 4, 2016

SANTA MONICA/VANCOUVER: Lionsgate reported a narrower net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2017, as solid results in its movie and TV businesses led to a 34 percent revenue increase.

November 4, 2016 Top Stories

Australia’s Network Ten Lines Up New Originals, U.S. Dramas

November 4, 2016

SYDNEY: Network Ten has revealed its 2017 lineup, which features the return of the hit Australian dramas Offspring and The Wrong Girl alongside high-profile U.S. fare such as This Is Us.

November 3, 2016 Top Stories

Cable Helps Lift 21st Century Fox Quarterly Results

November 3, 2016

NEW YORK: Stronger ad revenues at Fox News contributed to a solid quarterly financial performance for 21st Century Fox.

November 3, 2016 Top Stories

TV3’s Director of Programming to Depart

November 3, 2016

AUCKLAND: Mark Caulton, who has been with TV3 in New Zealand for 18 years, has resigned from his role as director of programming.

November 3, 2016 Top Stories

Cris Abrego Becomes Sole CEO of Endemol Shine North America

November 3, 2016

LOS ANGELES: Cris Abrego is taking over sole leadership as CEO of Endemol Shine North America and chairman of Endemol Shine Americas, as Charlie Corwin exits the shared post.

November 2, 2016 Top Stories

Time Warner Posts Higher Q3 Earnings

November 2, 2016

NEW YORK: Revenues at Time Warner grew 9 percent to $7.2 billion in the third quarter, while operating income increased 10 percent to $2 billion, with Warner Bros.' Suicide Squad and Sully contributing to the gains.

November 2, 2016 Top Stories

Atari Unveils TV Plans with Initial Focus on South Africa

November 2, 2016

JOHANNESBURG: Robert Blagman, the head of global content distribution at Atari, addressed delegates at DISCOP Johannesburg today to discuss the company’s plans in the TV space, as it looks for television networks and producers to partner with.

November 2, 2016 Top Stories

Australia’s ABC Slates 20-Plus New Shows, Ramps Up Digital Focus

November 2, 2016

SYDNEY: The 2017 slate for ABC in Australia features more than 20 new homegrown shows, in addition to returning titles, and the network is set to double its commitment to digital-first content.

Kristin Brzoznowski

Ericsson: Mobile Viewing Up 200-Plus Hours Since 2012

Winners Selected for DISCOP Pitching Competitions

Lionsgate Revenue Up 34 Percent

Australia’s Network Ten Lines Up New Originals, U.S. Dramas

Cable Helps Lift 21st Century Fox Quarterly Results

TV3’s Director of Programming to Depart

Cris Abrego Becomes Sole CEO of Endemol Shine North America

Time Warner Posts Higher Q3 Earnings

Atari Unveils TV Plans with Initial Focus on South Africa

Australia’s ABC Slates 20-Plus New Shows, Ramps Up Digital Focus

DIRECTV Abandons DISH Acquisition

Chernin Entertainment Promotes for TV Division Leads

MIP CANCUN Wraps with 750 Delegates from 40 Countries