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M&A
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Rich Ross exiting post-Scripps deal Discovery
Discovery Communications has named the new management team that will lead the enlarged company after…
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Weinstein Company saved from brink of bankruptcy
The Weinstein Company (TWC) will be sold to an investor group that former President Obama…
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Banijay ups Brainpool stake and launches new unit
Banijay Group has upped its investment in Cologne-based production company Brainpool, and created a new…
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ITV CEO focused on ‘strategic refresh’ as profits fall
ITV CEO Carolyn McCall is “very focused” on the UK broadcaster’s “strategic refresh”, as full-year…
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Banijay buys My Kitchen Rules UK producer
Banijay Group has acquired 7Wonder, the UK-based unscripted producer behind the British remake of My…
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Discovery gets US approval for Scripps deal
Discovery Communications’ US$14.6 billion acquisition of fellow US-based cable group Scripps Networks Interactive has been…
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AMC set to buy $60m-valued RLJ
AMC Networks is set to acquire outstanding shares of RLJ Entertainment not currently owned by…
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Comcast threatens Murdoch deal with £22bn offer for Sky
US cable giant Comcast has made a £22.1 billion (US$30.9 billion) bid for Sky, marking…
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Canal+ originals chief to lead new Studiocanal prodco
Canal+’s head of originals, , will lead a new French television production company at the…
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Kwesé acquires ‘significant stake’ in Iflix SVOD service
Econoet Media-owned pay TV provider Kwesé has acquired a “significant stake” in Iflix Africa. The…