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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NEM Dubrovnik 2026 Day 3 Focuses on Industry Consolidation and AI

The third day of NEM Dubrovnik 2026 brought together leading industry executives to discuss some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the media business, from large-scale mergers to the…

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Sphere Abacus and Little Dot Studios Sign Major Content Licensing and Digital Rights Partnership

Little Dot Studios, the award-winning digital media network, social media agency, and production company, has entered into a significant new partnership with leading international distributor Sphere Abacus. The multi-year agreement…

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Michelle Linde Narrates First Original Story in the ‘MILO’ Bookreads Collection

The MILO universe is expanding with the launch of MILO: Lofty’s Big Day!, a brand-new story narrated by acclaimed South African author Michelle Linde. The special bookread is now available…

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Antenna Group CEO Henning Tewes Calls for Alliances to Strengthen Local Media in Streaming Era

Local broadcasters must join forces and build stronger alliances if they hope to compete with global streaming giants, Antenna Group CEO Henning Tewes argued during his keynote session at NEM…

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NEM Dubrovnik 2026: Industry Leaders Explore Strategy, Distribution and Market Evolution on Day 2

Day 2 of NEM Dubrovnik 2026 brought together leading executives, distributors and content creators for a packed program of keynote discussions, industry panels and international content showcases, further cementing the…

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CME CEO Samuel Barnett: AI Can Help Local Productions Compete With Global Streamers

Central European Media Enterprises (CME) is embracing artificial intelligence as a way to strengthen local content production and compete more effectively with global streaming giants, according to CEO Samuel Barnett.…

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