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‘Peak TV’ era is over but drama market can recover, say scripted execs 452a4e
Procedurals, which have long been the cornerstone of network dramas, are increasingly popular with cost-conscious streamers as well.
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Can Mipcom lift the spirits of a struggling TV industry? 1l6c6d
The event, running October 21-24, comes at a challenging time for many of the global TV industry executives who are gathering in Cannes.
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Should indie filmmakers embrace or avoid FAST and AVoD platforms? 45423c
Ad-funded AVoD and FAST platforms are booming as cash‑strapped consumers look for cheaper alternatives to subscription services.
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11 Spanish series to keep an eye on 3z6h4d
Includes a rehab drama, the voyages of Columbus and a sci-fi podcast.
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What can the international industry expect of this year’s RO Days programme in Transilvania? 21bi
Head of industry Dumitrana Lupu gives the lowdown on key projects, filmmakers and initatives to look out for.
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How the rise of the ‘showrunner’ role is changing British TV 4x6n5
Screen talks to several big-name TV writers about the rise of the ‘showrunner’ role on this side of the Atlantic.
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How ‘Shōgun’ team turned the classic novel into gripping television 113g64
Shōgun showrunners Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks aimed to tell “10 short stories”.
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“Useful tool” or “phenomenally destructive”: What next for AI in TV drama? 33ut
Big TV players in Europe have been relatively open about their interest in AI.
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HBO to the Max: Casey Bloys on running Warner’s signature brands 2b2k16
Veteran programming exec Casey Bloys talks curation and quality control, his desire for international co-pros and how he’s never turned on a PlayStation.
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‘Baby Reindeer’ star Jessica Gunning on understanding Martha: “She’s not a psychopath” 62r4j
Jessica Gunning, star of Richard Gadd’s Netflix sleeper hit Baby Reindeer, talks about the experience and impact of working on such an intense — and much-discussed — show.
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How ‘Tokyo Vice’ cinematographer Corey Walter faced the challenges of shooting in Japan 1z5fn
The second season of the critically acclaimed series took to the streets of Tokyo with all its challenges.
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In focus: the major European production and distribution groups 1l662
In this special report, Screen International profiles Europe’s key groups and asks what the future holds for them.
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“Our lives have changed and so will the stories we tell”: how Israel's TV industry is adapting to war 4v6s3g
The Israel-Hamas conflict has had a profound impact on the Israeli TV and film industry — disrupting production, changing the kinds of projects being made and causing concern over international demand for Israeli shows.
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Major European production and distribution groups: All3Media 50692c
UK-based All3Media is one of the pioneering super-indie groups.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Banijay 5i6t4e
Sebt-fuelled deal-making has propelled Banijay to the front ranks of the indie production sector.
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Major European production and distribution groups: BBC Studios 4jp34
BBC Studios became a fully commercial operation in 2018, able to make shows for the first time not only for the BBC but also for rival broadcasters and platforms.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Beta Film 3a1w43
Beta is unusual among European groups in that it is fully independent.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Federation Studios 57652z
Federation ramped up its international business from 2021 after securing a $54m (€50m) investment from French private equity firm Montefiore.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Fremantle 5x4336
Fremantle began a concerted push into high-end scripted a decade ago.
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Major European production and distribution groups: ITV Studios 6h44g
ITV Studios was created in 2004 through the merger of two of UK commercial broadcaster ITV’s largest franchises: Granada and Carlton.