The Cast of TOD STUDIOS’ New Series ‘Alıkara’ Met for the First Time!

TOD STUDIOS’ highly anticipated new series, Alıkara, brought its cast and creative team together for the very first time during the table read. Starring Miray Daner and Halit Özgür Sarı…

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CBC Introduces New Funding Model for Documentary Growth

Canadian public broadcaster CBC has launched two new funds to support documentary production. The total investment is approximately C$7 million (around US$5 million). The Co-Production Fund will support experienced documentary…

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Banijay Revives ‘Fear Factor’ in Finland With Social-Experiment Twist

Finland’s Nelonen Media and its streaming platform Ruutu have commissioned the first international local adaptation of the Fear Factor: House of Fear format. The show is returning to Finnish screens…

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Blue Ant Reshapes Global Strategy

Blue Ant Media has brought together its rights and streaming operations under a single structure. The new organization is designed to take a more strategic approach to content distribution, windowing,…

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Young Adult Content Becomes Key Priority for Netflix Strategy

Netflix’s head of US and Canada scripted series, Jinny Howe, has said the company is focusing on expanding its internal “studio capabilities,” aiming to reduce reliance on external partners and…

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‘Widow’s Bay’ Tops JustWatch US Weekly Streaming Charts

Apple TV+’s new thriller Widow’s Bay claimed the top spot on the latest JustWatch US Weekly Streaming Charts, covering viewing activity across major streaming platforms between June 8 and June…

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TV Asahi Unveils PicoAni, a New Short-Form Anime Brand Aimed at Global Character IP Expansion

TV Asahi Corporation has announced the launch of PicoAni, a new short-form anime brand and dedicated programming block designed to meet the evolving viewing habits of audiences consuming content on…

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The Acclaimed Series ‘Widow’s Bay’ Will Return With a Second Season

Starring Emmy Award winner Matthew Rhys, who also serves as executive producer, Widow’s Bay has been renewed for a second season. Apple TV programming chief Matt Cherniss said the widely…

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BBC Opens ‘Doctor Who’s Rights to Bidding

The BBC has announced that it will put the production rights for the next season of Doctor Who out to a competitive tender process. The decision comes after the departure…

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Weekly Turkish TV Ratings | June 8 – 14

As Episode Magazine, we are taking a look at weekly ratings across Turkish television. Season Finales and Farewells The second week of June brought both farewells and new beginnings to television screens.…

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Lionsgate Deepens AI Push With Runway Investment and New Shortform Series

Lionsgate has acquired an undisclosed equity stake in Runway, the artificial intelligence company it first partnered with in 2024. Under the agreement, the two companies are launching a joint initiative…

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ZDF Studios Distributes ‘Song Trip’ Worldwide as Season 2 Heads to ZDF

ZDF Studios has taken on the international distribution of Song Trip, an unscripted format that combines music, travel and cultural exchange. The format follows well-known artists as they travel to…

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Netflix Expected to Reach 400 Million Subscribers

Netflix is projected to approach 400 million global subscribers by 2031, maintaining its position as the world's leading subscription streaming service despite increasing consolidation across the media and entertainment industry,…

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TV Asahi’s New Unscripted Competition Format ‘DUAL²’ Gains International Momentum

Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi is seeing growing momentum behind its new unscripted competition format DUAL² (pronounced “Dual Squared”), as the series continues to build audience engagement in Japan while attracting…

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Lionsgate and 3 Arts Acquire Rights to Psychological Thriller ‘Someone Else’s Husband’

Bestselling author Kimberly McCreight’s upcoming novel Someone Else’s Husband has been acquired for television development ahead of its publication. The TV rights have been secured by Lionsgate Television and 3…

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‘Corporate Retreat’ Set for VOD Release Following 151 Million Social Media Views

Dark comedy horror feature Corporate Retreat is set to launch on premium video-on-demand platforms across the US and Canada on July 10, following its nationwide theatrical release earlier this year.…

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Atresmedia’s ‘Dreams of Freedom’ Continues International Growth

Atresmedia’s hit daily drama Sueños de Libertad (Dreams of Freedom) continues its international expansion with new distribution deals in Romania and Poland. The series has been acquired by Happy Channel,…

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Amazon, Fremantle and Banijay Turn to BookTok for the Next Big Adaptation

Film and TV executives are increasingly turning to BookTok rather than traditional bestseller lists to discover new adaptation opportunities. Executives from Amazon, Fremantle, and Banijay describe the platform as one…

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