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World Screen is expanding its strand of In-Demand Reports this October, allowing distributors to spotlight their new offerings to acquisition executives across the globe.

Stan and NBCUniversal Global Distribution have signed a long-term, exclusive content partnership that will see the streamer become the Australian home of new productions from Sky Studios and NBCUniversal International Studios, as well as Peacock content produced by Universal Studio Group.

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

Historian, broadcaster and writer David Olusoga delivered the MacTaggart Lecture at the Edinburgh Television Festival, during which he outlined the impact of marginalizing non-white voices in the TV industry.

Creator, producer, director and actor Tyler Perry will be presented with a World Screen Trendsetter Award, in partnership with Reed MIDEM, during a virtual keynote conversation at MIPCOM with World Screen’s group editorial director, Anna Carugati.

Watch clips and access detailed information on numerous shows by visiting our video portal's dedicated August 2020 Screening Rooms.

ZDF Enterprises, all3media, A+E Networks and BBC Studios are among the initial roster confirmed for the first annual MIPCOM 2020 Global Upfronts presentations, which will be scheduled across October 11 to 13 in the Grand Auditorium in the Palais des Festivals.

The August Digital Editions of World Screen and TV Listings feature a range of multimedia elements and a fresh look to make them easier to read on laptops and tablets.

ITV is planning to invest A$17.7 million ($12.6 million) in its BritBox Australia partnership with BBC Studios over a period of three years.

Boat Rocker Media has promoted Michelle Abbott to the post of CFO as the company continues its expansion at its Canadian headquarters.