Kristin Brzoznowski

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.