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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.

Andy Yeatman On Netflix Kids’ Strategy

October 15, 2017

Andy Yeatman, the head of global kids’ content at Netflix, talked about the platform’s commissioning and acquisition strategy in his MIPJunior keynote today, which was followed by a Q&A with World Screen’s Anna Carugati.

Mattel’s Christopher Keenan Talks New Thomas & Friends

October 15, 2017

Ahead of the World Premiere Screening of Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! at MIPJunior last night, Mattel Creations’ Christopher Keenan gave World Screen Newsflash some insight into what’s in store for the new iteration of the classic brand.

Top Kids’ Programmers Talk Trends, Local Resonance

October 14, 2017

ABC TV’s Michael Carrington, Turner’s Patricia Hidalgo, SUPER RTL’s Janine Weigold and Gloob’s Paula Taborda dos Guaranys discussed how they are serving their audiences at MIPJunior this morning before each being presented with a World Screen Kids Trendsetter Award.

Rainbow’s Iginio Straffi

October 11, 2017

Iginio Straffi, Rainbow's founder and chairman, says that live action is a critical growth area for the company, with Rainbow acquiring a majority holding in Iven S.p.A., parent company of Italian producer Colorado Film.

MIPJunior Event Preview

September 27, 2017

More than 1,600 participants are expected at this year’s MIPJunior, taking place the weekend before MIPCOM at the J.W. Marriott.

Goro Miyazaki Talks Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter

September 25, 2017

Studio Ghibli is among the world’s most iconic animation studios. The home of legendary Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, who co-founded the outfit in the mid-1980s, Studio Ghibli has been behind some of history’s most critically acclaimed animated films, including the …

Turner’s Christina Miller

September 25, 2017

The president and general manager of Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Adult Swim discusses maintaining her portfolio’s success and evolving with the ever-changing media habits of young audiences.