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Mansha Daswani

Mansha Daswani is the editor-in-chief and associate publisher of World Screen. She can be reached on mdaswani@worldscreen.com.

The X-Files to Return to Channel 5

November 16, 2017

The new ten-episode installment of The X-Files will air on Channel 5 in the U.K. in 2018, following a deal with Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution.

Night Manager Producer Lands $180 Million in Funding

November 16, 2017

The Ink Factory, which produced and financed the critically acclaimed BBC/AMC co-pro The Night Manager, adapted from a John le Carré novel, has received $180 million in funding that will be deployed to expand its global reach and boost its development and production slates.

Banijay Expands Scripted Team

November 16, 2017

Frédéric Balmary has been tapped as COO of Banijay Studios International, tasked with overseeing business development for Banijay Group's scripted activity through M&A and organic growth.

ZDF Enterprises Unveils Tabula Rasa

October 17, 2017

The psychological thriller Tabula Rasa was screened at MIPCOM today, with World Screen’s Anna Carugati moderating a panel discussion with co-writer and showrunner Malin-Sarah Gozin, co-writer and star Veerle Baetens, VRT’s Olivier Goris, ZDF’s Sebastian Lückel and ZDF Enterprises’ Fred Burcksen.

Crime Wave

October 17, 2017

Mansha Daswani hears from leading distributors about how to make an impact in the ultra-crowded crime-drama landscape.

Rising Profile of International Drama Takes Center Stage at MIPCOM

October 16, 2017

Endemol Shine’s Cathy Payne, ITV Studios’ Maria Kyriacou, Beta Film’s Moritz von Kruedener and A+E Networks’ Patrick Vien took part in a panel discussion at MIPCOM on Monday, moderated by World Screen’s Anna Carugati, about the shifting dynamics in the international drama business.