Lionsgate is tying up with TV and film producer John Goldwyn in a first-look deal to develop and produce scripted programming for television and streaming platforms through his John Goldwyn Productions banner.
PwC: Media M&A Activity Continues to Rise
October 26, 2017
There were 238 M&A deals in the U.S. media and telecommunications space in Q3, PwC reports, a 9-percent gain on the previous quarter.
MGM Television Signs Get Shorty Creator & Showrunner to Overall Deal
October 24, 2017
Get Shorty creator and showrunner Davey Holmes has inked an overall deal with MGM Television to write and develop series.
Alfred Haber to Rep Grammys 60th Anniversary Special
October 23, 2017
Alfred Haber, Inc. has snapped up the exclusive international distribution rights for Grammy's Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special, which is due to debut next month.
DISCOP Johannesburg Spotlight: GRB Entertainment
October 23, 2017
GRB Entertainment will be back in Johannesburg, showcasing a mix of scripted and factual fare.
Apple Hires Amazon Alum Morgan Wandell
October 23, 2017
Morgan Wandell, who most recently served as Amazon’s head of international series, has joined Apple as part of the company's video push.
Jennifer Zaldivar-Clark to Head Up Talent for Viacom’s Paramount Network
October 23, 2017
Viacom has named Jennifer Zaldivar-Clark to the post of senior VP of talent for Paramount Network.
Freeform Extends Original Programming Slate, Launches Comedy Block
October 19, 2017
Freeform is adding a fourth night of original programming from January 2018 with the launch of a comedy block on Wednesdays that includes the new shows grown-ish and Alone Together.
BritBox Picks Up FremantleMedia International Package
October 18, 2017
BritBox has penned its first-ever third-party deal, bringing shows from the FremantleMedia International catalog to the SVOD streaming service.
Wyatt Cenac to Lead Comedic Docuseries on HBO
October 18, 2017
Wyatt Cenac, a comedian and writer from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, is slated to host an upcoming topical documentary series that is due to debut on HBO in spring 2018.