Executive Editor, World Screen

October 13, 2016 Top Stories

Sky Vision Lands Output Deal with Foxtel

October 13, 2016

LONDON: Sky Vision has entered into an exclusive output distribution deal with the Australian broadcaster Foxtel.

October 13, 2016 Top Stories

Four Projects Awarded Funding from Canada-São Paulo Grants

October 13, 2016

TORONTO/SÃO PAULO: The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Spcine, São Paulo State’s audiovisual development corporation, have awarded financing totaling C$168,000 ($127,000) for the co-development of four projects between producers in Canada and São Paulo, Brazil.

October 12, 2016 Top Stories

Thorsten Schumacher Launches Rocket Science

October 12, 2016

LONDON: Thorsten Schumacher, whose previous experience includes more than 13 years at HanWay Films, has launched Rocket Science, a new venture aimed at 360-degree content.

October 12, 2016 Top Stories

Peter Emerson Buys into Cineflix Media, Assumes Role of President

October 12, 2016

MONTREAL: Peter Emerson, previously the president of Entertainment One (eOne) Television International, has acquired a minority stake in Cineflix Media and is taking on the role of president.

October 11, 2016 Top Stories

BBC Worldwide Signs Planet Earth II Presales

October 11, 2016

LONDON: BBC Worldwide has landed presales for the highly anticipated landmark series Planet Earth II ahead of MIPCOM, in addition to securing a raft of deals across Central and Eastern Europe for other titles.

October 11, 2016 Top Stories

Kabillion Lands Cox Communications Carriage

October 11, 2016

LOS ANGELES: Kabillion has closed a deal with Cox Communications to add the Kabillion and Kabillion Girls Rule VOD networks to all Cox Advanced TV subscribers nationwide.

October 7, 2016 Top Stories

MIPCOM to Host Fifth Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch

October 7, 2016

PARIS: The fifth edition of MIPCOM's Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch will feature, among others, UnREAL stars Constance Zimmer and Shiri Appleby.

October 7, 2016 Top Stories

Newen to Take OURO Global at MIPCOM

October 7, 2016

PARIS: Newen Distribution's drama slate for MIPCOM is led by the adventure thriller series OURO, a Canal+ original.

October 6, 2016 Analysis, Top Stories

New Australian Multi-Screen Report Shows TV’s Dominance

October 6, 2016

The latest Australian Multi-Screen Report—from Regional TAM, OzTAM and Nielsen—finds that despite the extensive choices of devices, channels and platforms, traditional television remains the most-watched screen.

October 6, 2016 Top Stories

Reed MIDEM Plans B2B Event for eSports

October 6, 2016

PARIS: Reed MIDEM is launching Esports BAR, a first-of-its-kind networking event dedicated to bringing together electronic sports professionals and commercial partners.

Kristin Brzoznowski