World Screen

Farewell Note from the Publisher We regret to inform you that after 40 years of covering the international television business, World Screen will cease publishing today. For four decades, we’ve had the privilege of chronicling the evolution of our industry—from the early days of international program sales to today’s global streaming landscape. This journey would not have been possible without the trust, collaboration and support of our partners, advertisers and readers around the world. We are profoundly grateful to each of you. https://lnkd.in/egj3x-5C

Jenny Daly Launches Studio82 Critical Content alum Jenny Daly (Ginny & Georgia, Instant Dream Home, Sly) has launched Studio82, focused on producing unscripted and scripted projects with content creators and celebrities. https://lnkd.in/e6E-XTeH

Preethi Mavahalli Opens ITV Studios-Backed Scripted Label Preethi Mavahalli, currently creative director at Poison Pen Studios, is opening the new scripted label Paper Mill Productions, with the backing of ITV Studios. https://lnkd.in/e32FQYHG

BBC Studios & CosmoBlue Media Expand Collaboration The COSMO EN channel and BBC Player have launched across Türkiye, unveiled by BBC Studios and CosmoBlue Media. https://lnkd.in/ebYN2VHm

Hijack’s Co-Creator & Cast Talk Keeping the Energy Alive in Season 2 Jim Field Smith, co-creator, executive producer and director of Apple TV’s Hijack, and cast members Archie Panjabi, Christine Adams and Clare-Hope Ashitey tell World Screen about what it was like keeping the energy alive in the new season and the unexpected twists that come. By Kloudia Sakowski https://lnkd.in/eKa7pdmm

WBD Access Launches Production Incubator for Food Network Show Warner Bros. Discovery Access Programs has launched the Production Incubator pipeline program, in collaboration with Food Network and discovery+, to develop a new concept that highlights the U.K.’s culinary landscape. https://lnkd.in/evfZ4gRr

Hasbro Entertainment Names VP of Production Hasbro Entertainment has tapped Rob Doherty - TAAFI as VP of production to oversee its expanding animation and digital content slate. https://lnkd.in/eFdrMbV2

The Gruffalo and Friends Lands New European Licensing Agents Magic Light Pictures has expanded the international licensing program for The Gruffalo and Friends brand with new agents in France, Spain and Portugal. https://lnkd.in/eKYeFSjX

WBD Celebrates Spring with Looney Tunes Seasonal Event Warner Bros. Discovery is celebrating the start of spring with “Rabbit Season,” a month-long event spotlighting the Looney Tunes crew across content, gaming, consumer products, promotions and live appearances. https://lnkd.in/eW7G4Q-K

ZED to Launch New Space Documentary ZED is launching the new two-part documentary Destination Moon: The New Space Age. https://lnkd.in/eBsWgAew