Joanna Padovano Tong, Author at WORLD SCREEN

August 2, 2017 Top Stories

VIMN Strengthens Presence in Europe & Africa

August 2, 2017

Viacom International Media Networks Southern and Western Europe, Middle East and Africa (VIMN SWEMEA) has inked a number of linear, SVOD and multiplatform distribution deals spanning multiple brands in the region.

August 1, 2017 Top Stories

Sony Takes Majority Stake in Funimation

August 1, 2017

Sony Pictures Television Networks is acquiring a majority stake in Japanese anime distributor Funimation Productions, with the deal subject to certain closing conditions and valuing the company at approximately $150 million.

July 26, 2017 Top Stories

Ezgi Ural, Kerim Emrah Turna Move Up at Kanal D

July 26, 2017

Ezgi Ural and Kerim Emrah Turna have been elevated as Kanal D restructures its global business division under the brand Kanal D International.

July 12, 2017 Top Stories

Viacom Makes Key Appointments to Paramount, BET International Brands

July 12, 2017

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has elevated Jill Offman to executive VP and head of Paramount Channel, while Alex Okosi will manage BET International in addition to VIMN Africa.

July 12, 2017 Top Stories

Details Unveiled for Kevin Hart & Lionsgate’s Laugh Out Loud

July 12, 2017

Laugh Out Loud, the comedy brand and multiplatform network founded by Kevin Hart in collaboration with Lionsgate, is launching its streaming video service early next month.

July 11, 2017 Top Stories

CBSSI Appoints Warner Bros. Alum for EMEA Legal & Business Affairs

July 11, 2017

CBS Studios International (CBSSI) has hired Warner Bros. alum Nick Macrae as senior VP of legal and business affairs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

June 26, 2017 Top Stories

Blue Ant Taps Head of Commercial Affairs, Production

June 26, 2017

Blue Ant Media has appointed Sam Sniderman as global head of commercial affairs and production, a newly created position that follows the company's recent acquisition of Racat Group.

June 22, 2017 Top Stories

Comedy Central International Pacts with DEFY Media

June 22, 2017

Comedy Central International has inked a deal with DEFY Media for the production and distribution of content under DEFY Media's SMOSH and ScreenJunkies brands.

June 15, 2017 Top Stories

Viacom Bolsters Content Distribution Division

June 15, 2017

Viacom has promoted Samantha Cooper and Deena Demasi to executive VP positions, while also making four other appointments to its distribution and business development team.

June 5, 2017 Top Stories

Conecta FICTION Reveals Intl. Co-Pro Pitching Session Finalists

June 5, 2017

Conecta FICTION has unveiled the official selections for the International Co-Production Pitching Session, which is slated to take place on June 21 during the event's first edition.

Joanna Padovano Tong