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MIPCOM 2018: The Top Shows in Cannes
TBI Magazine has hand-picked the most buzz-worthy scripted titles and formats in Cannes. From Desiree…
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The perfect opportunity for entertainment
David Williams, creative director (non-scripted), Keshet Productions UK Can you remember what you were doing…
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Bridging local and global: Lars Blomgren on his new move
The Bridge producer Lars Blomgren sits with TBI to discuss his preparation for an upcoming…
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La Casa de SVOD: The new alliances between Spanish players and streamers
Spain’s drama boom continues, generating once unimaginable alliances between global SVOD platforms and the biggest…
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Spanimation: is Spain back on track?
Thanks to the global success of series like Pocoyo, Lola & Virginia and Connie the…
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Trends watch: NATPE Budapest International
Ahead of this year’s event, TBI speaks to NATPE president and CEO JP Bommel on…
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Trends watch: NATPE Budapest – Red Arrow Studios International
Red Arrow’s Bo Stehmeier, SVP of global sales at its international arm, discusses the hottest…
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In the spotlight: Walter Iuzzolino
Walter Iuzzolino, the face of and name behind Walter Presents, has walked an unusual path…
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Adria success: HBO on building its first Croatian original
As HBO Europe begins work on its first Adria original, Success, TBI catches up with…
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In-demand: UK (June 4-10, 2018)
Record-breaking format Love Island has taken the UK by storm this week becoming the most…
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TBI Weekly: Key takeaways from NEM
Croatia’s New Europe Market (NEM) received over 800 participants this week, making it the event’s…
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TBI Weekly: Instagram will not host the next Game of Thrones
This week, The Wall Street Journal revealed that Instagram may allow video uploads up to…
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Factual goals: sports titles on the rise
The sports documentary series has returned to the big leagues, as SVOD services order shows…
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TBI Weekly: Hot or not at the LA Screenings
This week’s LA Screenings have brought us the hottest pilot pick-ups from US Studios, but…
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Out of Africa: a look at expanding TV markets
Africa’s television markets are rapidly expanding, as many of the nations gradually grow richer. Nick…
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TBI Weekly: Comcast joins the M&A race
This week, Comcast kicked off a bidding war by formally offering £22bn for Sky and…
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Adapting audio: Why podcasts are making it big in TV
A string of networks from HBO to Amazon have adapted podcasts for the small screen,…
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TBI Weekly: Netflix expansion lies in local productions
This week, Netflix has revealed the extent of its local production ambitions while showing that…
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Is this Europe’s next super-indie trio?
Mediawan has ambition and the cash, but what is the strategy? France’s newest production-distribution group…
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Acquired taste: what role does acquisition play in drama?
With original programming more important to networks and services than ever, what role does the…
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The vast Arctic Circle: a copro set to put Finland on the drama map
It is in the icy wilderness of Finland’s Ivalo, with its endless stretches of white…
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TBI Weekly: Looking ahead to MIPTV
This week has been packed with news about new hires, departures, SVOD take-ups and business…
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In-demand chart: Finland (March 26-April 1, 2018)
Digital newbies make an impact in Finland this week, as new episodes of Santa Clarita…
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Women are in charge: how TV production is evolving
Recent years have shown that TV programmes focused on female experiences can be as lucrative…
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TBI Weekly: Where is Apple’s TV distribution strategy?
This week, Apple’s launch date for its slate of original programming was revealed to be…
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30 years of TBI: Women in TV (1990)
TBI turns 30 this year, and to celebrate we’re publishing a series of archive articles…
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TBI Weekly: Everyone’s looking at toons for grown-ups
This week, Hulu’s deal with Nick Weidenfeld, the former Adult Swim head of development, shows…
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In-demand chart: France (March 12-18, 2018)
The new season of Marvel’s Jessica Jones fails to top the lists in France as…
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TBI Weekly: The billion dollar US pay TV drop
This week, damning numbers hinting US pay TV may face significant trouble in its near…
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In-demand chart: Belgium (February 26-March 4, 2018)
Belgium’s week in demand expressions saves the top spots for The Walking Dead, Star Trek:…