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Kristin Brzoznowski

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

GfK: Consumers Prefer Physical Vs. Digital Video for Renting & Buying

August 24, 2016

Impacted by the rise of the sharing economy, the uptake of renting and buying individual movies and TV shows has yet to take off in the digital marketplace, according to a GfK study. The report, part of GfK’s The Home Technology Monitor, shows that many consumers continue to prize their DVDs and other physical media. Viewers are less likely to add to their video libraries with intangible digital copies.

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Showtime Files Suit Against Charter

August 22, 2016

LOS ANGELES: Showtime Networks has filed a lawsuit against Charter Communications alleging breach of its agreement for the carriage of the premium cable network.

Viacom Confirms Leadership Transition

August 22, 2016

NEW YORK: Thomas Dooley is stepping in as interim president and CEO of Viacom until the end of its fiscal year, the company announced as part of its official settlement with National Amusements and the Redstone family.