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The World Screen app is now updated for NATPE Virtual Miami, delivering program listings, news and a range of resources.

FilmRise has acquired the exclusive North American distribution rights to the coming-of-age comedy Drunk Bus and recently signed an agreement with Night Media to bring a dozen of its digital-native creators to streaming platforms and broadcast television.

Danny Fisher, the CEO of FilmRise, tells World Screen Newsflash about the company’s unique data analytics algorithms and more in this video interview.

ViacomCBS has revealed that the Paramount+ streaming service will launch in the U.S. on March 4, along with unveiling some additional international rollout details.

Cinedigm has acquired Fandor, an independent film subscription streaming service that is home to a collection of indie movies, documentaries and international features.

A+E Networks has promoted Liz Soriano to senior VP of international programming.

Netflix is teaming up with author and scholar Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to produce three new projects based on his best-selling books: Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You and Antiracist Baby.

Hosted by Jason Silva, the factual title The Science Of leads Cisneros Media’s NATPE slate. 

As Walker, Texas Ranger has been a perennial bestseller and continues to perform well in many countries, ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group has high hopes for the new series Walker in the international market.

World Screen Newsflash looks at how Shonda Rhimes made her mark on television.