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Kristin Brzoznowski

Kristin Brzoznowski is the executive editor of World Screen. She can be reached at kbrzoznowski@worldscreen.com.

Chris McCarthy to Become President of MTV, VH1 & Logo

October 24, 2016

NEW YORK: Chris McCarthy, who has been serving as president of VH1 and Logo, has expanded his responsibilities to now include oversight for MTV, as Sean Atkins steps down after a little more than a year as head of the youth-driven brand.

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Fandor Joins Amazon Channels, Names Distribution Head

October 24, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO: The streaming service Fandor, which launched with backing from Starz, is now available to Prime members on Amazon Channels, in addition to announcing a new partnership with LeEco and the appointment of a chief distribution officer.

Skydance in First-Look Deal with Actor Michael B. Jordan

October 20, 2016

SANTA MONICA: Skydance has entered into an exclusive, multiyear first-look agreement for both TV and feature-film production with Michael B. Jordan (Creed, Friday Night Lights) and his newly formed production company Outlier Productions.

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Kevin Can Wait Scores U.K. Slot

October 18, 2016

CANNES: Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has sold the new U.S. sitcom Kevin Can Wait, which stars Kevin James, to Channel 4 for an E4 slot.