Series Mania has begun in Lille, France, with Taiwan once again seeking to expand its presence in the global market. Through the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), the country has been participating in the festival…
France tv distribution has announced the international launch of the fourth season of Parliament, produced by Cinétévé and Studio Hamburg Serienwerft. The new season will officially debut at the Series Mania Forum, taking place from…
A series that pays tribute to one of Brazil’s most iconic singers and songwriters, ‘Raul Seixas: Let Me Sing’ will have its first worldwide exhibition on March 25th, at 6pm, during Series Mania. The event,…
CJ ENM presents a lineup of scripted series and formats at Series Mania 2025, covering romance, fantasy, crime, and thriller genres. The selection includes new dramas alongside established formats, reflecting a range of storytelling approaches.…
The BBC has announced the cast and released first-look pictures for What It Feels Like For A Girl, its forthcoming Y2K spin on a coming-of-age drama, inspired by the acclaimed memoir of the same name by…
Inspirational, coming-of-age indie drama, Penelope, is set to launch on Sky and streaming service NOW in the UK and Ireland, following a deal with Fremantle. Produced by the acclaimed Duplass Brothers Productions (Somebody Somewhere, Room…
ARTE Distribution has acquired OCEANIA – THE OCEAN’S PROTECTORS, a stunning new environmental documentary from KM Production and produced by Patrice Gellé. Available in 52- and 90-minute versions, the film highlights the pressing need to…
Series Mania has announced that Isabelle Degeorges, President of Gaumont Télévision, will be honored with the Fifth Annual “Woman in Series Award.” The award, which recognizes leadership and contributions to the audiovisual industry, will be…
UK industry’s flagship, free-to-attend independent event welcomed 850 key international buyers from across the world. Diverse line-up of new premium content revealed from founders All3Media International, Banijay Entertainment, Fremantle and ITV Studios. The London TV Screenings,…
Mediawan has acquired a 51% stake in See-Saw Films, a UK- and Australia-based independent production company known for its television and film work. The acquisition marks another step in Mediawan’s expansion strategy, strengthening its presence…
With the “Series Mania Buyers Upfront”, a new initiative and a prelude to the Series Mania Forum designed to provide the industry’s top buyers with exclusive access to highly anticipated series, having launched last September,…
MIP London announced that over 2800 delegates from over 80 countries, including more than 1000 buyers, registered for a successful inaugural edition of the five-day international content and networking market which ran this week Sunday 23 through to Thursday…
PBS Distribution held a screening event on Wednesday, February 26, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm at the Curzon Soho as part of the London TV Screenings 2025. The event attracted approximately 50 buyers from prominent…
ITV Studios and Zhejiang Media Group today announced a new partnership to co-develop non-scripted IP for the local and global market. With an accomplished track record in creating high-end non-scripted TV shows, Zhejiang Media Group…
All3Media hosted one of the key screenings at this year’s London TV Screenings, drawing over 700 buyers from major broadcasters and streaming platforms across the UK, Europe, and beyond. The event, held at the Odeon…
As part of MIP London 2025, the panel “Shaping Success in the Digital-First Era: Insights from Production, Distribution, and Commissioning” brought together experts from the world of content production, distribution and commissioning to discuss key…
The panel ‘What’s hot in media: the creator economy’, presented by OMDIA and Webedia at MIP London 2025, brought together experts to discuss how the creator economy is redefining the media landscape. Moderated by Maria…
ABS-CBN Studios from the Philippines secured the top spot at the MIPFORMATS Pitch 2025 with its physical challenge game show Save Your Cash. The competition, organized in partnership with FOX Entertainment Global, took place at…
Digital TV Group (DTG) has presented an analysis of latency in live sports broadcasting in the UK, conducted during three key 2024 events: Wimbledon, the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. The study compared the…
Barb published its last Establishment Survey, which revealed that AVOD services in the UK saw continued growth in the final quarter of 2024. Amazon Prime Video maintained its position as the leader in ad-tier subscriptions,…
In its latest report, “Works on Television in Europe”, the European Audiovisual Observatory offered an in-depth analysis of the films and television content broadcast across the continent. The whitepaper, covering 1,663 TV channels from 25…
Every year more touchable in Cannes and now both at MIPLondon and SeriesMania, we see Asian companies —especially from Japan and South Korea, but also other countries— lead the main sub-events, the main investments at…
The television industry in the Americas is undergoing a profound transformation, shaped by the rise of digital alternatives, shifting consumer behaviors, and evolving business strategies. In the United States, the growth of virtual multichannel video…
Netflix‘s focus in APAC is paying off, with the region leading global subscriber growth for the streaming giant. In Q3 2024, the region added 2.28 million net subscribers, outpacing Europe, EMEA with 2.17 million and…
The MENA region is becoming an increasingly attractive market for streaming and media companies, with subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) revenues expected to exceed $1.2 billion by the end of 2024. As digital penetration rises and consumer…
Discovery Channel is celebrating its 40th anniversary since global launch, and its legacy of long-running factual entertainment remains stronger than ever. Kerrie McEvoy, Head of Factual Channels for Discovery Networks in EMEA with focus on…
The live-streaming industry has experienced remarkable growth in 2024, with a 12% increase in hours watched compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 32.5 billion viewing hours. This rebound brings the industry close…
ViX (TelevisaUnivision), is reshaping its content strategy following a significant internal restructuring. The company is now prioritizing content that aligns with a ‘windowing’ model—leveraging its multiple distribution channels, including Las Estrellas and Univision, to maximize…
Revolving around the financial strategies of broadcasters and platforms in supporting Spanish cinema, José Pastor, Director of Film and Fiction at RTVE, recently shed light on the public broadcaster’s approach to the market, while also…
In a recent interview, Sunil Joy, Head of Content and Strategy at eVision, the media and entertainment arm of e& (formerly Etisalat Group), shared insights into the company’s transformation and its latest initiatives. With over…
