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Mansha Daswani

Mansha Daswani is the editor-in-chief and associate publisher of World Screen. She can be reached on mdaswani@worldscreen.com.

The WIT Analysis: NBC

May 20, 2019

The WIT's Geise Fiscina offers insights into the social media traction around NBC's fall slate, led by the sitcom Sunnyside.

Bob Iger on Hulu Synergies, D2C Strategies

May 15, 2019

The deal to take full operational control of Hulu marks the third prong in Disney's direct-to-consumer strategy and will deliver a host of synergies for the company, Chairman and CEO Bob Iger said at the MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit.

AT&T Chief Talks Video, Licensing Strategy

May 15, 2019

Randall L. Stephenson, chairman, CEO and president of AT&T, discussed WarnerMedia's upcoming video platform, content investments at HBO and bringing more licensed content back in-house at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference in Boston yesterday.

John Landgraf Talks Disney Transition

May 14, 2019

Speaking to reporters ahead of Disney’s “Upfront Experience” in New York today, John Landgraf, chairman of FX Networks and FX Productions, spoke about his optimism for the future as his division settles into its new parent company.

KI’s Alon Shtruzman on Shifting Business Models

May 14, 2019

Alon Shtruzman, the CEO of Keshet International (KI), sat down for a keynote conversation with World Screen’s Anna Carugati at NATPE’s L.A. Screenings Independents Producers Summit ahead of the market’s official kick-off today, discussing how the company is responding to changes in the production and distribution landscape.

FOX Adds Six Dramas, Four Comedies

May 13, 2019

Six new dramas—including a 9-1-1 spin-off starring Rob Lowe—and four comedies are set to join FOX's 2019-20 schedule, which will see Empire come to an end in its sixth season.

Viacom Delivers Q2 Profit Gain

May 10, 2019

Second-quarter net earnings at Viacom rose by 42 percent to $363 million on revenues of $3 billion, 6 percent lower than the year-ago period.