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Streamer & broadcaster budget squeeze to fuel windowing innovation & CEE growth
Tightening budgets are set to create surging demand for coproductions across Europe, with windowing and…
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‘Betray the original’ to succeed with novel adaptations, suggest producers
Producers adapting novels should not be afraid to “betray the original” material to deliver unique…
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News round-up: ‘Alone’ enters Germany; Streamers snag ZDF Studios shows
A+E’s Alone enters Germany RTL+ in Germany has ordered a local version of A+E Media…
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Factual round-up: WildBrain preps ‘Degrassi’ doc; Sky NZ, Prime add Abacus shows
WildBrain preps Degrassi doc Kids producer WildBrain has started produciton on a three-hour docuseries exploring…
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UK’s Channel 4 enters domestic FAST market with ‘Married At First Sight’
UK public broadcaster Channel 4 has launched its first domestic FAST channel, which focuses on…
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Netflix extends gameshow ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ into second season
Netflix has ordered a second season of high-profile gameshow, Squid Game: The Challenge. The show,…
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CEE networks eye local partnerships over Netflix deals
Central & Eastern European (CEE) broadcasters should focus on regional partnerships rather than partnering with…
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Opinion: Reflecting on the relentless hustle of 2023 & why next year will be better…
TBI’s format expert Siobhan Crawford reflects on a tumultuous 12 months for the global market…
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ATF round-up: Bomanbridge to sell Red Arrow series & formats; KBS buys from Abacus; WBD bags Blue Ant’s ‘Order Up!’
Red Arrow lands Bomanbridge pact Red Arrow Studios International and Bomanbridge Media have signed an…
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News round-up: Italy’s Serially buys Calinos drama; HBO Max snags RTVE dramas; Fuse runs into India’s Tata Play
Italy’s Serially buys Turkish drama Italian scripted channel Serially has picked up Turkish drama Deeply…