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Exclusive: ITV Studios MD, Julian Bellamy on scripted push, factual’s ‘new flank’ & M&A
ITV Studios was recently described as a “crown jewel” by the CEO of its parent…
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Exclusive: BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell on streaming “shock”, Disney & his wish for Wordle
As BBC Studios launches its Showcase event today in London, CEO Tom Fussell tells Richard…
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Exclusive: Fremantle’s Andrea Scrosati on growth, a local focus & positive signs from streamers
Ahead of Fremantle’s London TV Screenings event on Friday, COO & continental Europe CEO Andrea…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: How Starzplay’s originals strategy plays to younger audience ambition
Spending on local Arabic series is growing and demand is increasing from streamers and consumers…
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TBI Weekly: How Rex kept the beat on C5’s sex, drugs & libel show
Paramount-owned UK broadcaster Channel 5 will debut Rex TV’s debut series, Frank Bough: National Treasure,…
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Opinion: Uncovering the hidden gems that lie beyond Korea & Japan
Korea and Japan might hog the headlines when it comes to Asian creativity but Min…
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TBI Weekly: Nine factual takeaways from Fipadoc in Biarritz
French broadcasters were out in force at Fipadoc last week in Biarritz, with true crime,…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Diving into advertising’s effect on content in 2023
Advertising has become a key source of revenue as streamers look to fight subscriber fatigue,…
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TBI Scripted: Behind ‘The Last Of Us’ post-apocalyptic love story
Launching just over two weeks ago, post-apocalyptic drama The Last Of Us is already shaping…
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TBI Weekly: What Amazon & HBO Max’s TV ads tell us about global content trends
If you want to make sense of the content industry right now, just turn on…
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Why you’d be crazy to miss GrowthLab
With GrowthLab, a major new event from the team at Indielab, just around the corner…
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TBI Legal: Dealing with IP infringements
In his monthly TBI column, consultant solicitor Julian Wilkins reveals how media firms can keep…
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How ‘Drag Race’, Mike Holmes & pets are fuelling Blue Ant’s FAST push
Blue Ant Media’s deal for Mike Holmes’ lifestyle shows underlined the bullishness around not just…
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TBI Scripted: How Turkish drama is climbing to new heights
Mark Layton explores the enduring global appeal of Turkish scripted content and talks to top…
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Tech & Analysis: How US streamers are doubling down on Spanish-language shows
US-based streamers are doubling-down on Spanish-language content and making significant investments over recent years. Ahead…
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TBI Weekly: Why French film & TV are getting into bed together
French audiovisual body Unifrance marked its 25th Rendez-Vous in Paris by broadening out the traditionally…
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Q&A: How Spanish content is extending its global reach
Spanish TV series have become a mainstay for international streamers & broadcasters over recent years,…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Breaking down FAST models, who’s watching & where
Free Ad Supported Television (FAST) channels have blossomed in the US over the past 18…
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Opinion: Arrested’s Anthony Kimble on staying nimble in a rocky market
In the first instalment of his new TBI column, LA-based scripted exec Anthony Kimble, co-CEO…
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TBI Scripted: ‘Your Honor’ co-creator on Israel’s biggest scripted format export
Mark Layton talks to Kvodo showrunner Ron Ninio about Your Honor‘s incredible international success as…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Cathy Payne, CEO, Banijay Rights
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Lars Hermann, COO, Apple Tree Productions
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Why connected TV matters in an ad-supported world
Omdia’s Matthew Bailey shares key recommendations for service providers, broadcasters and content owners as the…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Daria Leygonie-Fialko, CEO, Space Production, & co-founder, OUP
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Tim Mutimer, CEO, Cineflix Rights
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Rob Wade, CEO, Fox Entertainment
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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Opinion: Eight New Year’s ‘evolutions’ for the format business
From unrecognised creativity to extortionate commissioning deals and execs unsuited to their roles, TBI’s resident…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Kate Beal, founder & CEO, Woodcut Media
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Andrea Scrosati, Group COO & CEO Continental Europe, Fremantle
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Maaz Sheikh, CEO & co-founder, StarzPlay
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…