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RedBird Invests in Morning Show Producer Media Res

Jeff Zucker’s RedBird IMI has made an investment in Media Res, the studio behind such series as The Morning Show and Pachinko.

BritBox International Taps SkyShowtime Alum

Jon Farrar, who took on the role of head of programming at SkyShowtime in August 2022, has joined BritBox International as senior VP for group editorial and content.

Digital Powers Gains in AsiaPac Video Revenues

Video industry revenues across the Asia Pacific rose by 5.5 percent in 2023 to reach …

The Last of Us Tops 2023 Piracy Rankings

HBO’s The Last of Us ranks as the most-pirated TV show release of 2023, according to TorrentFreak, beating out Disney+’s The Mandalorian and Loki, which round out the top three.

WBD Acquires Turkish Streamer BluTV

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has upped its stake in the Turkish streamer BluTV from 35 percent to 100 percent.

MIA—International Audiovisual Market Slates 2024 Edition

MIA—International Audiovisual Market has slated its tenth edition for October 14 to 18, 2024, in Rome.

SPI International Launches Channels with Vodafone Ireland

SPI International Launches Channels with Vodafone Ireland

Lionsgate to Spin Out Studio in SPAC Deal

Lionsgate’s studio business, comprising its television studio and motion picture group segments, is being combined with Screaming Eagle Acquisition Corp. to launch Lionsgate Studios.

Gustavo Cisneros Dies at 78

The Venezuelan media mogul Gustavo Cisneros Rendiles, chairman of the board of directors at Cisneros, has passed away at the age of 78.

Lionsgate Closes $375 Million eOne Acquisition

Lionsgate has closed its acquisition of the Entertainment One (eOne) film and TV business from …

Lionsgate Closes $375 Million eOne Acquisition – kb test

Lionsgate has closed its acquisition of the Entertainment One (eOne) film and TV business from …

Showcase: Cineflix Rights

Richard Life, senior VP of acquisitions and co-productions at Cineflix Rights, and Tom Misselbrook, senior VP of scripted sales and development, talk to World Screen Newsflash about what's working best in factual and drama.