Kristin Brzoznowski

UNIVERSAL CITY: Wilshire Studios, the unscripted production arm of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, has tied up with Amy Palmer to develop and produce original programming for the studio.

NEW YORK: VH1 has greenlit a second season of Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party, which debuted as U.S. cable's top new unscripted franchise of 2016.

LONDON: The debut episode of the new original motoring show The Grand Tour, which features former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, has become the biggest show premiere ever on Amazon Prime Video.

NEW YORK: World Screen Newsflash spoke to charismatic presenters Hayden Quinn and Dan Churchill about the international appeal of Surfing the Menu: Next Generation, surprises they encountered while filming the series and the importance of connecting with fans through social media. Watch the interview here.

ALBUQUERQUE/NEW YORK: REELZ and Time Inc. are partnering to produce three specials about the real lives and stories of celebrities, including one focused on stars from the '80s.

LOS ANGELES: A. Smith & Co. Productions has established two new divisions, with an arm dedicated to documentary and factual programming and one specialized in entertainment.

LONDON: Firecracker Films, part of the Tinopolis Group, has set up a new venture in Glasgow, dedicated to popular factual programming.

LONDON: Following the results of the U.S. presidential election, Channel 4 has commissioned a Dispatches special from ITN Productions that examines Donald Trump’s policies and future agenda.

The company's chief programming, content and brand officer shares some of the current programming strategies guiding the networks within the bouquet.

LONDON: The winners of Grierson 2016: The 44th British Documentary Awards have been selected, with the Amy Winehouse feature Amy recognized in the arts category.