Alberto Buitron

The NHK series Hirayasumi, presented at Series Mania Forum by producers Koli Sakabe and Aki Otsuka alongside director Kana Matsumoto, distinguishes itself in the current audiovisual market through its deliberate pacing and format. Rather than… 

Nine countries signed the new Council of Europe Convention on the co-production of audiovisual works in the form of series today at the Series Mania Forum in Lille. France, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro,… 

The City Council of Calvià, representing the Conecta Magaluf initiative, concluded its participation at the Series Mania Forum on March 26th. The market served as a platform for the Spanish municipality to advance its strategy… 

The vertical drama format is emerging as a distinct production and storytelling ecosystem as the global television industry adjusts to shifting consumption habits. This transition was the focus of the panel «Vertical Drama: What Are… 

The European television industry is entering a phase of recalibration following a prolonged period of production expansion, according to data presented at the Series Mania Forum. During the «Key Trends in the TV and VOD… 

The Spanish delegation, supported by ICEX under the Audiovisual from Spain banner, presented the «Coming Next From Spain» showcase at the Series Mania Forum in Lille. Hosted by journalist Irene Jimenez, the session introduced a… 

During today’s Series Mania Forum, the «Coming Next from Japan» session outlined a strategic ambition to scale up co-productions between the Japanese audiovisual industry and international partners, specifically in Europe. Organized by the Broadcast Program… 

South Korean entertainment company CJ ENM presented the world premiere of The Legend of Kitchen Soldier to international buyers and industry professionals at the Series Mania festival in Lille. The title marks the only Korean… 

At Series Mania, Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media & Entertainment at Omdia, presented new data showcasing how global platforms are reshaping video consumption across Europe. In conversation with Justine Ryst, Managing Director of YouTube… 

French thriller R91 and Kyrgyz drama Red Pants were among the top winners at the Series Mania Forum Awards Ceremony on Tuesday evening. Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania, announced the recipients… 

At Series Mania Forum 2026, Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan (BEAJ) and Empire of Arkadia (EOA) will feature a dedicated industry session examining the logistics and development of cross-border television projects involving Japan. The… 

Series Mania has officially unveiled the ten premium projects selected for its second annual «Buyers Upfront», an invitation-only showcase scheduled for March 23 at Lille’s Chamber of Commerce. Spearheaded by founder Laurence Herszberg, the initiative… 

At the 2026 Series Mania Forum, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK is set to present a dynamic selection of scripted series to the international market. During the «What’s Hot From Japan» showcase scheduled for Wednesday, March… 

On March 26th, Series Mania Forum will host a landmark event for the international audiovisual sector. Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset will chair a ceremony to open the new Council of Europe Convention… 

All3Media International firmly cemented its position as a powerhouse of premium global drama on Thursday afternoon, February 26. Taking over the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square—right in the heart of London’s Soho district—for a highly… 

MIP LONDON wrapped a successful second edition this week with almost 2000 delegates from 74 countries registering for the international TV and streaming content market across its three days 22-24 February at The IET London… 

Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) brought a dynamic wave of high-stakes reality, innovative entertainment, and premium factual programming to the London TV Screenings yesterday. Unveiling its highly anticipated 2026 slate to a packed room… 

During its London TV Screenings showcase yesterday, February 25, PBS Distribution presented international buyers with a robust pipeline of premium factual content. The 2026 slate leans heavily into timely scientific explorations and deep-dive historical documentaries,… 

ITV Studios held its traditional and highly anticipated screening at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square, drawing a full house of broadcasters, platforms, and producers from across Europe and the rest of the world. The… 

Lionsgate delivered one of the most highly anticipated and heavily attended presentations of the London TV Screenings yesterday, February 25. Hosted at the exclusive Ham Yard Hotel in Soho, the showcase drew a massive crowd… 

Fox Entertainment Studios made a massive statement at the London TV Screenings on Wednesday night, taking over the historic National Gallery to unveil its highly anticipated miniseries, The Faithful: Women of the Bible. Playing to… 

Banijay Entertainment took center stage at the London TV Screenings on Wednesday, February 25, showcasing a massive and highly anticipated 2026 lineup. Held once again at the iconic BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, the event ran across… 

The Kitchen, the US based subtitling, dubbing, localization and post production services, celebrated its 25 years at the content industry with a cocktail during MIPLondon, at The Savoy Tap, a well-known pub close to the… 

What can we say about the different regions at MIPLondon? Asia —with Korea, China and Japan on top— has led the exhibitor movement at the event, as we could see at the event. But on… 

With that stark warning, Evan Shapiro, the renowned «Media Cartographer,» took the stage for the final keynote of MIP London. His presentation, titled «The Year of Change or Die,» served as a brutal wake-up call… 

Paramount Global Content Distribution took over London’s Soho district yesterday for the London TV Screenings, hosting an exclusive, standing-room-only screening that drew top-tier buyers from the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and across Europe. Set against…