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Passion Distribution has launched UpStream Media, a subsidiary focused on the management of its FAST and YouTube channels and catering to the growing demand for direct-to-consumer content.

Higher Ground, Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s media company, has named Showtime Networks alum Vinnie Malhotra as president of Higher Ground Productions.

Fremantle has promoted Jens Richter to CEO of commercial and international.

Adding to its successful portfolio of virtual summits, World Screen is set to host its inaugural FAST Festival on July 25 and 26, 2023.

New data from Digital TV Research indicates that global AVOD revenues for TV series and movies will rise by $50 billion from 2022 to 2028 to reach $91 billion.

Vanessa Shapiro, CEO of Nicely Entertainment, on keeping a boutique approach and feel even with the company's growth and diversification.

Primeval and Walking with Dinosaurs producer Loud Minds has brought on Will Aslett and Emma Parkin in key development roles.

FilmRise has appointed BBC Studios alum Jim Brown as director of digital distribution and programming.

ORF-Enterprise has signed a slew of deals from its factual and drama slates in Europe, North America and Asia.

New research from Omdia forecasts that FAST channels will generate revenues of $6.3 billion this year, with 80 percent of that to come from the U.S.