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James Goldston, the former head of ABC News, is teaming with Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs' Candle Media for a new studio focused on scripted and non-scripted premium storytelling based on true stories.

RX France’s Lucy Smith shares with World Screen Newsflash some of the highlights of this year’s MIPTV, running from April 17 to 19, including its landmark 60th-anniversary celebration, the new “Super Sunday” lineup, the inaugural FAST & GLOBAL SUMMIT and curated initiatives for execs in the doc, formats, drama and kids’ segments.

SVOD services will shell out some $8.5 billion on sports rights this year, according to Ampere Analysis, a 64 percent increase on last year.

SPI International’s streaming service FilmBox+ has launched Smart Channels, specially curated playlists of on-demand content that play back-to-back like traditional linear channels.

Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania, has revealed the projects selected as part of the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions, taking place on March 21.

FOX Entertainment has set up two separate deals with creator, writer and producer Matt Nix (Burn Notice, The Gifted, True Lies) and creator, writer and producer Justin Adler (Life in Pieces, Maggie).

The February digital editions of World Screen, TV Kids and TV Listings include embedded videos, links to our market-leading video portal, WorldScreenings.com, and more in an elegant, user-friendly design targeted to on-the-go reading.

Susan Wojcicki is stepping down as CEO of YouTube, with Neal Mohan named as her successor.

Electric Entertainment has strengthened its production arm with the hiring and promotion of several executives, including naming Mark Franco as head of production.

DARE Pictures has named award-winning social entrepreneur Michelle Morgan as its new chair.