World Screen

JERUSALEM: At the Innovative TV Conference (INTV), Bob Greenblatt, the chairman of NBC Entertainment, discussed shows he has greenlit in his career, and his desire to make NBC the most critically acclaimed broadcast network once again. Greenblatt was interviewed by Avi Nir, the CEO of Keshet, organizer of the INTV …

LOS ANGELES/JOHANNESBURG: Nico Meyer, the CEO of MultiChoice Africa, is slated to present a keynote session at DISCOP Africa. Meyer will present a session during the market's DISCOPRO conference program, entitled Celebrating a 20 Year Legacy in Africa. MultiChoice Africa is also hosting the welcome cocktail party, taking place November …

LOS ANGELES/JOHANNESBURG: The level of pre-registrations for DISCOP Africa is up 20 percent on last year's figures, as the event gears up for its eighth edition to take place from November 6 to 8. More than 1,500 delegates from 70-plus countries are already set to attend. This represents more than …

ABU DHABI: Disney's Andy Bird, Discovery's Mark Hollinger and Internet pioneer Sir Tim Berners-Lee were among the executives who spoke at the twofour54-led Abu Dhabi Media Summit in the emirate yesterday. Berners-Lee, credited as the inventor of the worldwide web, used his keynote, delivered via satellite link, to defend whistleblowers …

LOS ANGELES/TEL AVIV: Bob Greenblatt, the chairman of NBC Entertainment, is set to deliver the keynote address at the second annual INTV conference, which is taking place in Jerusalem on November 4 and 5. Greenblatt will lead off the two-day conference, which is focused on the convergence of innovation and …

SILVER SPRING: Discovery Communications is partnering with the Department for International Development (DFID) in the U.K. to help support education for females in Africa. In Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria, Discovery Communications is investing £12.3 million ($19.7 million) into girls' education. This investment will be match-funded by the DFID. Discovery Learning …

LONDON: Charles Murito, formerly the director of business development for Africa and the Middle East at Turner Broadcasting Europe, has been appointed to the newly created role of chief commercial officer of Wananchi Programming. The new hire comes as part of Zuku's efforts to monetize its assets and gear up …

LOS ANGELES/JOHANNESBURG: The eighth edition of DISCOP Africa drew an 18-percent increase in attendance over last year's event, with delegates representing 670 companies. This year's event drew attendees from more than 300 TV stations and pay-TV platforms. The DISCOPRO conference agenda shined a light on producers and co-production opportunities. During …

LOS ANGELES: Electus International has inked multiple deals with FOX International Channels Middle East, totaling more than 30 hours of content. The Hero, a reality competition series starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is part of the agreement, along with the reality competition 72 Hours, which challenges three teams of strangers …

LOS ANGELES: The current registration numbers for the next DISCOP Istanbul show a sharp increase in the number of attendees from the Middle East. DISCOP Istanbul is expected to host around 20-percent more attendees from the Middle East at the upcoming event, which takes place from March 4 to 6. …