Patrick Delany will become Chief Operating Officer, Alex Gersh joins as Chief Financial Officer and Darren Waterman takes on the newly created role of Chief Business Officer.

DAZN has announced a reshuffle of its executive leadership team as the company enters its next phase of growth. Patrick Delany will become Chief Operating Officer (COO), Alex Gersh will take over as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), while Darren Waterman will move into the newly created role of Chief Business Officer (CBO).

All three executives will report directly to DAZN Group CEO Shay Segev, with the changes effective immediately.

In his new role, Delany will oversee DAZN’s day-to-day management and commercial strategy, including pricing, sports rights, production and advertising. He brings more than 30 years of industry experience and has served as CEO of Foxtel Group since 2018, where he led the integration of the business following its acquisition by DAZN.

Alex Gersh will take over as CFO following Waterman’s move out of the role. He brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience, having held senior positions at companies including Sportradar, Betfair and Paddy Power Betfair. During his tenure at Sportradar, he was also involved in the company’s Nasdaq IPO.

Waterman, meanwhile, will remain closely involved in DAZN’s expansion strategy as Chief Business Officer. In his new position, he will oversee strategic partnerships, commercial opportunities and transformation projects. Waterman has served as CFO since 2022 and has played a key role in the company’s international expansion.

The leadership changes come after a period of significant growth for DAZN. The company achieved profitability for the first time in 2025, following the acquisition and integration of Foxtel Group, and has since expanded its footprint through the acquisitions of ViewLift and EverPass, as well as the addition of FIFA+ to its ecosystem.

The company is also making changes to its regional leadership structure. Alice Mascia will step down as CEO of DAZN DACH at the end of the year. Felix Krause will return as Deputy CEO and take over leadership of the DACH region from January 1, 2027.

With the new structure, DAZN aims to strengthen its operational and financial leadership as it continues to expand its portfolio of sports content, rights, technology and services across the global sports streaming market.

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The Banijay Americas CEO will take on oversight of the combined group’s US operations, marking one of the first major organizational moves following the creation of the world’s largest independent content producer.

Ben Samek, CEO of Banijay Americas, is expanding his responsibilities to oversee the company’s US operations following the integration of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media, further strengthening his leadership position within the newly combined group.

The move is part of the organizational restructuring underway after the merger was completed in July, creating the world’s largest independent content producer. Under the new structure, Samek will oversee the activities of the production companies from both businesses in the United States, driving a unified strategy across one of the industry’s most important television markets.

Samek will continue to lead Banijay Americas, a position he has held since 2022. During his tenure, he has overseen the company’s expansion across the region, strengthening its portfolio of production labels while growing its presence in both scripted and unscripted programming.

In his expanded role, Samek will also oversee All3Media’s US operations, bringing together a broader portfolio of production companies specializing in scripted series, documentaries, entertainment, and formats. The move is designed to accelerate collaboration between the two organizations while creating new opportunities to develop and produce content for broadcasters, streaming platforms, and international partners.

The appointment represents one of the first significant executive changes since the completion of the Banijay Entertainment–All3Media merger, a transaction that brings together more than 170 production companies across 25 countries and establishes the combined business as the world’s largest independent content producer.

The merged company continues to be led by CEO Marco Bassetti, with Jeff Zucker serving as chairman and Jane Turton as deputy CEO, as it moves forward with the integration of its global operations and business structure.

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The first five episodes will be available in the United States on ViX beginning August 7, with five additional episodes premiering every Friday. The telenovela will also premiere on Univision soon.

ViX announces the U.S. premiere of Tierra de amor y coraje the new production from José Alberto Castro, starring Sofía Castro (Con esa misma mirada, El Maleficio), Brandon Peniche (La Historia de Juana, Doménica Montero), Emmanuel Palomares (Los Hilos del Pasado, Las Hijas de la Señora García), and Emilio Osorio (Amanecer, Mi Corazón es Tuyo). This story of love, ambition, and revenge transports audiences to the breathtaking landscapes of the Arizona desert, where two families locked in a generations-long feud discover that destiny can be more powerful thanhate.

The first five episodes of Tierra de Amor y Coraje will be available in the United States on ViX beginning August 7, with five additional episodes premiering every Friday. The telenovela will also premiere on Univision soon.

The series follows the lives of the Coraje brothers: Juan (Emmanuel Palomares), a strong and devoted man devoted to defending his family’s ranch; Jerónimo (Brandon Peniche), a strategic thinker focused on securing the future of the family business; and Lalo (Emilio Osorio), the youngest brother, who is still searching for his place in the world. Their lives are forever changed by the arrival of Clara Barrios (Sofía Castro), an intelligent and determined woman who returns to Arizona to take over the legacy of her father, Rogelio Barrios (Sergio Goyri), a powerful man who owns one of the region’s largest ranches and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his ambitions.

The Coraje and Barrios ranches have been neighboring rivals for years. What appears to be a dispute over access to the river is only the surface of a much deeper conflict. When Clara and Juan meet for the first time, anundeniable tension immediately arises between them, marking the beginning of a relationship as intense as it is inevitable.

As Jerónimo finds himself drawn to Clara’s intelligence and determination, and Lalo develops feelings that go beyond admiration, a dark truth begins to emerge. Rogelio Barrios has set his sights on the Coraje family’s land after discovering hidden mineral wealth beneath it, triggering a chain of events that threatens to destroy both families.

Amid secrets, betrayals, and power struggles, Clara and Juan discover that beneath their rivalry lies a connection too powerful to ignore. What begins as a battle of wills evolves into a love story capable of overcomingthe past and changing the destiny of everyone involved.

The production also stars Sergio Goyri, Eugenio Cobo, Patricia Navidad, Mar Contreras, Dalilah Polanco, Iván Arana, Moisés Arizmendi, Minnie West, Daniela Martínez, Claudia Zepeda, Federico Ayos, Arantza Ruiz, Claudia Bouza, Mar Bonnelly, and Arena Ibarra, who bring to life key characters in this emotionally charged story filled with conflict, passion, and unforgettable drama.

From José Alberto Castro, one of the most acclaimed producers in Spanish-language television, Tierra de amor y coraje promises to captivate audiences with a story where love, family, and courage are put to thetest in every episode.

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A federal judge has temporarily stopped Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, granting a 14-day restraining order as a coalition of states argues the deal could reduce competition in the entertainment industry.

A federal judge has temporarily halted Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, giving opponents of the blockbuster media deal more time to challenge it in court.

The ruling grants a 14-day temporary restraining order requested by a coalition of 12 U.S. states, which argues that the transaction could violate antitrust laws by concentrating too much power in the entertainment industry.

A hearing to determine whether the pause should be extended is scheduled for early August.

In her decision, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín said the states had presented substantial concerns that warranted delaying the merger while the legal dispute proceeds.

State attorneys general, led by California, contend that combining Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery would significantly reduce competition in film distribution, television, and streaming. They also warned that allowing the companies to complete the transaction before the case is resolved could cause irreversible changes, including layoffs, restructuring, and the integration of assets that would be difficult to unwind.

Paramount has pushed back against those claims, arguing that the merger would strengthen its ability to compete with technology and streaming giants such as Netflix and Amazon. The company maintains that the combined business would benefit consumers by producing more content and operating more efficiently in an increasingly competitive media landscape.

However, state officials insist that greater consolidation would ultimately limit consumer choice, weaken competition, and give the merged company outsized influence over Hollywood’s creative and distribution markets.

The court’s order also raises the stakes for Paramount’s timeline. Under the merger agreement, the company faces escalating financial penalties if the transaction is not completed by the Sept. 30 deadline.

The lawsuit marks the latest obstacle for one of the entertainment industry’s biggest proposed mergers. In addition to opposition from the coalition of states, the deal has drawn criticism from labor groups and others concerned about its potential impact on jobs, media diversity, and competition.

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The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its antitrust investigation into the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding that the deal is unlikely to harm competition and clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the transaction.**

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially closed its antitrust investigation into the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding that the transaction is not likely to harm competition or consumers.

After an eight-month review, the DOJ said it examined the potential impact of the deal on streaming services, linear television, and film production and distribution. The agency determined that the merger would not substantially reduce competition in any of those areas and could even strengthen competition across the media and entertainment landscape.

The decision marks a major regulatory milestone for the proposed $111 billion transaction, which would combine some of the industry’s most recognizable brands, including Paramount, CBS, Warner Bros., HBO Max and CNN. While the DOJ’s approval removes a significant hurdle, the deal still requires clearance from regulators in other jurisdictions and may face additional scrutiny from some U.S. state attorneys general.

Paramount welcomed the decision, thanking regulators for their review process as the company continues to pursue completion of the merger.

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The veteran executive will oversee a scripted slate spanning Keshet formats, third-party IP and original programming.

Keshet International is today announcing the appointment of Liz Cohen as Executive Vice President, Scripted for Keshet Studios, its U.S.-based production arm.

Formerly Senior Development Executive, First Looks & Overall Deals at Amazon MGM Studios, Liz will oversee the development, packaging and production of Keshet Studios’ scripted projects in her new role, working closely with creators, writers, producers and buyers across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.

She will spearhead the company’s efforts to identify and develop projects based on Keshet’s internationally acclaimed formats, third-party rights acquisitions and original concepts, while also managing the studio’s ongoing scripted TV partnership with Sony Pictures Television.

“Liz brings an extraordinary combination of creative judgement, industry relationships and production experience,” says Keren Shahar, CEO of Keshet International. “She has built trusted partnerships with some of the most exciting talent, producers and creators, particularly during her time at Amazon, where she worked across an impressive range of high-profile deals and projects. She has a sharp eye for premium storytelling and a taste level that feels incredibly complementary to Keshet’s creative identity — daring, distinctive and globally minded.”

“I’ve always admired Keshet’s bold creative vision and its ability to tell stories that resonate across cultures,” says Liz. “Keshet has the rare combination of entrepreneurial energy and creative excellence. I’m excited to join Keren and the team to continue to build shows that resonate and breakthrough in a meaningful way, and I’m honored to help shape the company’s next chapter.”

Based in Los Angeles, Liz joins Keshet Studios following nearly two decades working across premium television and film development and production, where she has built a reputation for identifying distinctive voices, packaging high-profile projects and guiding series from pitch to the screen.

Most recently, Liz served as Senior Development Executive, First Looks & Overall Deals at Amazon MGM Studios, where she provided creative leadership across more than 20 high-profile talent deals. During her tenure, she worked closely with companies including LuckyChap, Sunday Night, Blossom Films, and Purple Pebble Pictures. She also helped oversee the development of projects including Sterling Point, Life Is Strange, Silent River, and Sex Criminals, among others.

Prior to Amazon MGM Studios, Liz was Senior Vice President of Development at JAX Media, where she helped shape the company’s scripted strategy and worked on projects including Emily in Paris, A Black Lady Sketch Show and The Other Two. Earlier in her career, she held development and production roles with Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone’s On the Day Productions.

Liz succeeds former Keshet Studios’ President Peter Traugott, who departed earlier this year to join Fifth Season.

In recent months, Keshet International has continued to build strong momentum in the scripted space, with a raft of high-profile commissions, partnerships, and acquisitions. Highlights include Keshet Studios’ straight-to-series order from Netflix for Keshet’s Lovesick, starring Claire Danes and showrun by Sarah Treem (announced April 29 2026); alongside Keshet Studios’ first-look scripted deal with Sony Pictures Television, which has already generated a growing slate of high-profile projects in development, including Keshet’s Save the Date from showrunner Dana Fox (announced December 3 2025).

Keshet International has also licensed two high-profile Keshet 12 dramas to global streamers in this time: Spiro Films’ globe-trotting thriller Unconditional, which is currently premiering globally Fridays on Apple TV (announced February 23 2026); and Red Alert, which is available to stream globally on Paramount+ (announced September 23 2025).

Since opening its doors in 2014, Keshet Studios has built a strong reputation for developing distinctive scripted content for both American and global audiences as Keshet International’s U.S.-based production arm. Drawing on Keshet’s deep roots in its home market and its close collaborations with leading Israeli creators, Keshet Studios leverages a unique creative pipeline to bring daring, culturally rich stories to international viewers.

Notable productions developed and produced by Keshet Studios include three series of La Brea on NBC, The Baker and The Beauty on ABC, The Brave on NBC, and Wisdom of the Crowd on CBS as part of a first-look deal with Universal Television that lasted a decade. Separately during this time, Keshet Studios also produced and co-produced Echo 3 on Apple TV, Our Boys on HBO, the Snap Original Dead Girls Detective Agency, and A Small Light with ABC Signature on National Geographic and Disney+. The studio also produces feature films such as the award-winning political thriller Tatami, directed by Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir Ebrahimi, alongside The Sound of Silence and Save Yourselves! - both selected for the Sundance Film Festival’s US dramatic competition.

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Even in a scaled-down version and in the midst of a major overhaul, LA Screenings Independents remains a market of enormous importance within the Latin American audiovisual industry calendar.

By Luis Cabrera, from Los Angeles, USA

The 2026 edition of LA Screenings Independents wrapped up this Friday with its second and final day at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, giving way to the start of screenings by the major U.S. studios.

It was a bittersweet outcome for the participants of LASI 2026. On the positive side, the event’s importance was reaffirmed, as was the organization’s wise decision to move the venue to the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, whose location and facilities proved to be better suited to its current format and scale.

However, the number of buyers in attendance—particularly on the first day—was not sufficient to fill the schedules of all the more than 50 exhibitors participating in the event. While several expressed satisfaction with the quality of the meetings held—a key element in market analysis—several others noted that there were significant absences.

The truth is that the current economic situation facing countries like Bolivia, Ecuador, and several others in Latin America has constrained broadcasters’ budgets, and it is not surprising that many did not attend or, as in the case of Uruguay, Peru, or Costa Rica, sent only small delegations.

LASI remains a key event on the audiovisual calendar; a very important gathering for the Latin American industry, serving as a bridge between the in-person events in January in Miami and those in October in Cannes or November in Cancún. The challenge lies in how to reposition Los Angeles as an unmissable event for all players in the Latin American industry, beyond its current status.

Announcements and Content News

During LA Screenings Independents 2026, several companies chose to make major announcements, such as TV Azteca, which launched its new production hub.

Canal 13 also showcased its strength in Los Angeles with a delegation comprising Cristian Ciudad, manager of Canal 13’s free-to-air TV division; Carola Silva, from the channel’s Culture department; and Mauricio Huenteneao, head of the International division. The Chilean channel is currently enjoying great success in both formats and micro-dramas as well as original production.

In terms of content, Atresmedia Sales once again showcased its spectacular catalog of premium titles, such as Las hijas de la criada, La Nena, and 33 días; while Record TV presented the remastered version of La esclava Isaura and previewed another remastering project, this time for the soap opera Esas mujeres.

At the same time, VIP 2000 shared its latest offerings, which include, foremost among them, the film La última semana de Jesús, set to premiere in October of this year.

CDC United Network, for its part, has high expectations for the comedy Coyote vs. Acme will have: “Without a doubt, I believe it is truly the product with the greatest commercial potential we’ve ever had in our history,” said Jimmy Van der Heyden, Sales Manager at the distributor.

On the Turkish content front, always a highlight of these events, ATV Distribution announced the second season of A.B.I: A Broken Inheritance, a title that has broken records in Turkey and hopes to replicate that success in Latin America.

The second day of LASI 2026 concluded with a cocktail reception hosted by Inter Medya (main photo) in its spectacular suite.

This Saturday, screenings by the major studios will begin, with Paramount and Disney being the first to host international buyers, and Telefilms holding its traditional event at the SLS Hotel.

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Jhamal Robinson joins as Head of U.S. Productions, Unscripted and Scripted, while Emily Knight comes on board as Senior Vice President of Unscripted Development.

Fremantle announced the strengthening of its production and development executive teams with the strategic addition of two new hires. Jhamal Robinson has joined Fremantle in the newly created role of Head of U.S. Productions, Unscripted and Scripted, while Emily Knight joins as Senior Vice President of Unscripted Development.

“As our production slate continues to grow in both scale and ambition, it’s essential that our leadership team evolves alongside it,” said Suzanne Lopez, COO of Fremantle North America. “Adding these two exceptional executives to our leadership team will help ensure Fremantle remains at the forefront of delivering innovative programming across every platform.”

In this newly created role, Robinson will oversee Fremantle’s expansive U.S. portfolio of both unscripted and scripted programming, reporting to Suzanne Lopez, COO of Fremantle North America. His responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of Fremantle’s physical production, including U.S. productions for the Eureka and Original Productions studios, as well as leading the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of premium content across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

“Fremantle has an extraordinary creative legacy and a strong slate across both unscripted and scripted content,” Robinson said. “I look forward to working with the team to align production and creative pipelines in ways that support our studios and continue delivering premium content to audiences across all viewing platforms.”

Robinson brings decades of senior production leadership experience, with deep expertise in building and scaling operations across broadcast and streaming platforms. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Physical Production and Head of A.I. Studio at A+E Global Media, where he led physical and post-production teams while integrating emerging technologies across global content portfolios.

Previously, he was Vice President of Production Management for the U.S. and Canada at Netflix, overseeing production strategy and management for the streamer’s original films, series, and unscripted slates across North America. In addition, Robinson is an Emmy Award winner for his work on Clean House with Niecy Nash.

Knight will report to Jimmy Fox, Executive Vice President of Unscripted Development and Sales at Fremantle, where she will help drive the development of the company’s next era of globally distinctive formats. As Senior Vice President of Unscripted Development, she will build on Fremantle’s unmatched format legacy by advancing a dynamic slate of bold, globally scalable unscripted concepts.

“Fremantle is synonymous with world-class unscripted television, and the opportunity to work alongside Jimmy is incredible,” Knight said. “His creative instincts and appetite for scale align perfectly with how I approach development, and I’m so excited to help build the next generation of standout global formats with the fantastic team here.”

Knight joins Fremantle from AGC Studios, the studio behind The Tinder Swindler, where she served as Senior Vice President of Development. Previously, she was Head of Development at leading UK companies including Expectation and All3 Media’s Maverick, contributing to series such as Ex on the Beach, Escape, and reboots of 10 Years Younger and How to Look Good Naked. She brings to Fremantle a strong track record of creating and selling formats across multiple genres to both networks and streaming platforms.

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