Kristin Brzoznowski

Independent film and TV studio Media Res has expanded into the global market with the launch of Media Res International, which will be led by veteran producer Lars Blomgren.

Omens Studios is launching the Omens Multiverse to take animation and movie-based IPs into virtual reality and interactive experiences.

Jeff Zucker, RedBird Capital Partners and International Media Investments (IMI) have partnered to create RedBird IMI, focused on acquiring and investing in large-scale media, entertainment and sports content properties on a global basis.

Mediawan has entered into an agreement to acquire a significant stake in Plan B Entertainment, co-founded and led by Brad Pitt.

The nominees of the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards have been announced, with Abbott Elementary securing five nominations and Dahmer—Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Only Murders in the Building, Pam & Tommy and The White Lotus scoring four nods each.

The executive producers and showrunners of Abbott Elementary talk to World Screen about the success of the sitcom, working with characters and IP that have fervent fan bases such as Harley Quinn and what’s next for Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions.

Sandra Stern has been promoted to vice chairman of the Lionsgate Television Group.

108 Media has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the London-based film and television financing firm Piccadilly Pictures.

Hallmark Media has appointed Kelly Garrett, a 14-year Disney veteran, as VP of development.

British producer Richard Johns, whose credits include Shadow of a Vampire, has set up Argo Films.