Mansha Daswani

SAG-AFTRA has launched its Verticals Agreement covering productions under $300,000 and designed for vertical storytelling.

Barcelona-based Titan Operating System (Titan OS) has inked a deal that gives it exclusive access to Tubi’s premium advertising inventory in the U.K.

Fremantle has signed a deal to represent MyTime Movie Network's FAST and YouTube channels, effective November 1.

This morning in Cannes, Kate Phillips, the BBC’s new chief content officer, outlined her scripted strategy for the pubcaster while BBC Studios’ Janet Brown, president of global content sales, showcased how the content powerhouse is expanding the reach of British storytelling worldwide in a session moderated by World Screen’s Mansha Daswani.

Just For Laughs and Stingray have entered into a partnership to develop and roll out FAST channels delivering comedy content, with a focus on audio entertainment.

BBC Studios and Yle have renewed their multi-genre output deal.

ITV Studios' Zoo 55 business has aligned with Merzigo to support its growth strategy.

Radial Entertainment, parent company of FilmRise, has expanded its portfolio of digital distribution rights with three new content deals.

Narativ Media & Copyright Capital has tapped Timur Altop as a strategic advisor as it explores opportunities in the creator economy.

TV Asahi Corporation led viewer ratings across Japanese commercial networks in fiscal 2024, thanks in large part to the broadcaster’s variety formats, dramas and anime, Kotaro Nishio, co-director of the international business department, says. “These genres are among TV Asahi’s greatest strengths, and we look forward to presenting them widely at MIPCOM.”