The general manager on how the unit achieved record growth during 2020-21 and the secret sauce for adapting British hit shows in authentic ways that resonate with American audiences.
Interviews
Red Arrow Studios International’s Tim Gerhartz
June 30, 2022
The president and managing director weighs in on trends in the global content business across scripted and formats.
Monte-Carlo Television Festival’s Laurent Puons
June 2, 2022
The CEO of the festival outlines this year’s highlights, the premieres and some of the actors, producers and directors who will be attending.
Sky Studios’ Cécile Frot-Coutaz
May 12, 2022
The CEO of Sky Studios talks about the company’s mission, its strategy for increasing originals, lessons learned from her experience at YouTube and synergies with sister company NBCUniversal.
Banijay Rights’ Cathy Payne
April 28, 2022
Banijay Rights CEO Cathy Payne tells World Screen Newsflash about the ample opportunities for a company with scale, a pipeline of product and the resources to bring a project to market efficiently.
Julian Fellowes
March 24, 2022
The creator, writer and executive producer on his new HBO series The Gilded Age, as well as the latest Downton Abbey feature film.
Entertainment One’s Stuart Baxter
March 17, 2022
The president of international distribution on the range of content the company has to offer buyers, as well as its numerous partnerships and first-look deals with talent.
HBO Max International’s Johannes Larcher
March 10, 2022
The head of HBO Max International on HBO Max's focus on continuing to improve its service, determining the best pricing models for each territory and coming up with innovative marketing.
True Story with Ed & Randall’s Ed Helms
February 3, 2022
Ed Helms, who both hosts and executive produces Peacock's True Story with Ed & Randall, speaks about how he came to the project, the process for selecting stories for the show and what he believes makes the unscripted comedy series so special.
ViacomCBS International Studios’ Juan “JC” Acosta
January 20, 2022
Juan “JC” Acosta, president of ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS), on the unit's relationship with Paramount+ and its approach to developing a new generation of talent in key markets worldwide.