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Kristin Brzoznowski

Kristin Brzoznowski is the executive editor of World Screen. She can be reached at kbrzoznowski@worldscreen.com.

Analysis: Netflix International Pricing High vs. Pay-TV ARPU

February 17, 2016

Digital TV Research has analyzed the fees that Netflix charges in international markets compared to what pay-TV ARPU is in those countries, finding that the rates appear high in the short term. Looking broadly, Netflix charges $8 per month for one screen, $10 per month for two screens and $12 per month for four screens and HD content in its 130 new territories.

Grammys Licensed to Record Number of Broadcasters

February 15, 2016

PALISADES PARK: The 58th annual Grammy Awards, which airs live tonight on CBS in the U.S., is set to broadcast in more than 195 international territories, thanks to a raft of sales from Alfred Haber, Inc. (AHI).

IHS Report: Pay-TV Operators Benefit from Offering Netflix

February 12, 2016

A new report from IHS finds that integrating Netflix into traditional pay-TV services has had a net positive impact on these operators’ performance. Netflix has partnerships in place with 25 pay-TV providers, according to IHS, with many more likely to follow after its expansion into 130 new territories last month.

Former Endemol Shine Execs Set Up Indie Venture

February 11, 2016

LONDON: Lucas Church and David Flynn, both of whom previously held senior roles at Endemol Shine UK, have launched youngest Media, an independent studio delivering television, video and digital products.

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Mixed Results in Time Warner’s Q4

February 10, 2016

NEW YORK: Time Warner's Q4 revenues decreased 6 percent to $7.1 billion due to a decline at Warner Bros., partially offset by increases at HBO and Turner.