TBI August/September 2019

In this issue:

TBI Kids

A fund indeed for a nation in need UK children’s producers and broadcasters discuss the domestic and international potential of a new $70m fund for programming

How children’s TV is capturing the teen market Can a shift towards grittier series and more challenging storylines help to capture the attention of kids aged 13 to 16?

Kids Hot Picks TBI picks out an array of diverse children’s shows heading to Cartoon Forum, Brand Licensing Europe and MIP Junior

Main issue

The TBI Interview: Tom Ryan, Pluto TV The CEO discusses his company’s rapid growth trajectory, the surge of interest in AVOD and the impact of that ViacomCBS deal

Winning the remake game Following international remakes of Fleabag and Tytgat Chocolat, TBI explores whether scripted formats can ever be better than the original

The future is unlimited Turmoil on Big Little Lies 2 highlights the dangers of extending limited series, and prompts us to ask if anything good can stay limited

Changing times at MIPCOM TBI gets the lowdown on next month’s MIPCOM market in Cannes after a frenetic year of change in the content business

TBI’s Content Innovation Awards 2019 Ahead of the fifth instalment of our annual awards extravaganza in Cannes, we reveal the companies and shows that made the shortlist

Plus: Editor’s Note • Well-being • Diary • Last Word