MPA's new Asia-Pac ad forecasts, JioHotstar begins international expansion, Unifrance Rendez-Vous' 32nd edition, ZDF adds curated channels to streaming platform, High View brings new FAST channels to GSA, WTGL rights deal, Nippon TV production on Netflix, KC Global's first original in China, Globo renews Ay Yapim pact, Great Island options YA novel, Tubi's new horror anthology, Netflix expands podcasts, Food Network renews Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, CJ ENM's Brazilian format deal, Matthew Perry doc for Netflix, Brainchild Entertainment launches, new Milo audio experiences for DeAPlaneta. |
AsiaPac Ad Market Projected to Grow by 5.3% This Year
Advertising revenues across the Asia Pacific will increase by 5.3% to reach $276.1 billion this year, Media Partners Asia (MPA) projects, with digital now accounting for 75% of all spend and retail media generating twice as much as linear TV.
India’s JioHotstar Kicks Off International Rollout
JioHotstar, India’s leading streaming platform, has kicked off an international rollout, bringing the platform to consumers in the U.K., Canada, and Singapore.
Unifrance Rendez-Vous Gears Up to Welcome More Than 130 Buyers in Le Havre
The 32nd Unifrance Rendez-Vous kicks off in Le Havre next week, with more than 135 buyers from some 40 markets expected to attend and over 400 shows on offer.
ZDF Expands Streaming Platform with 15-Plus Thematic Channels
ZDF's streaming platform in Germany has added more than 15 thematic channels, delivering films, drama series, nature docs and more—including a dedicated service just for Bares für Rares (Cash or Trash).
High View Partners with Paramount Global Content Distribution for New GSA FAST Channels
Through a licensing deal with Paramount Global Content Distribution, High View is bringing three single-IP FAST channels—Beverly Hills, 90210, Lucky Dog, and Gunsmoke—to Samsung TV Plus in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
ESPN & ION Set Rights Deal for New Women’s Golf League
TMRW Sports, in partnership with the LPGA, has inked a deal with ESPN and Scripps Sports/ION for coverage of WTGL, the new women’s team golf league that kicks off its inaugural season this fall.
Nippon TV Preps Global Original for Netflix
Nippon TV and Netflix have entered their first-ever live-action partnership with the global original From NEET to Peak, launching on the streaming giant in January.
KC Global Wraps Production on First Original Production in China
VIII: Awakening, a mid-form premium fantasy adventure series that reimagines a Chinese mythological story, has wrapped production, with KC Global Media Asia rolling out the 24x15-minute show.
Globo Renews Ay Yapım Pact for Telenovela Adaptations
Globo has renewed a deal with Ay Yapım for Turkish adaptations of its telenovelas, with Madd Entertainment leading distribution on the remakes.
Great Island Productions Enters YA Space with Fantasy Novel Adaptation
Great Island Productions in Ireland is moving into the YA space, optioning the adaptation rights to the best-selling fantasy novel Her Hidden Fire by Clíodhna O’Sullivan.
Tubi Unveils Short-Form Horror Anthology Series
As part of its recently unveiled Terror on Tubi hub, the AVOD platform has unveiled a new short-form horror anthology series, launching this fall in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Library Deals, Real People, Global Distribution & Microdrama Expansion
ScreenMDM Scripted Digest recaps a busy month in global drama, from library and FAST deals to the ongoing push for known IP, real-life events, mysteries, romance, and the rapid rise of serialized short-form. Sign up for ScreenMDM Scripted Digest here.
Netflix Renews Initial Podcast Slate, Unveils New Ones
Netflix has commissioned podcasts from comedian Katt Williams and best-selling author Harlan Coben, among other personalities, and has also renewed its entire initial original podcast slate.
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Renewed at Food Network
Food Network has ordered a third season of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking after season two reached more than 10 million viewers across linear, HBO Max, and discovery+.
Brazilian Format Deal for CJ ENM
CJ ENM's Exchange format is expanding beyond Asia with a Brazilian remake from Amazon MGM Studios and Formata.
Maxine Productions Preps Matthew Perry Doc for Netflix
Sony Pictures Television's Maxine Productions is producing a three-part doc series about Matthew Perry for Netflix.
ScreenMDM Factual & Formats Digest: True Crime, History, & Format Battles
ScreenMDM Factual & Formats Digest features a comprehensive look at the latest commissions, digital pivots, and global distribution trends shaping the unscripted landscape. Subscribe—it's free!
Integrated Media Company Backs New Kids’ IP Firm Brainchild Entertainment
Michael Carroll and Fletcher Williams, together with Adina Pitt and Tara Day, have launched the new kids' entertainment IP outfit Brainchild Entertainment with $100 million in committed capital from Integrated Media Company.
DeAPlaneta Entertainment Inks Audio Storytelling Deals for Milo
DeAPlaneta Entertainment has sealed deals with FABA and Tappi for new audio experiences around its hit preschool series Milo.
ScreenMDM Kids/YA Digest: Pubcaster Pacts, AI Moves & YouTube Shifts
A recap of the kids' media headlines from the last month, from pubcaster alliances to AI opportunities and the game-changing shifts at YouTube. Get your free subscription here.
The Accused: A new true crime series exploring the impact that fighting against miscarriages of justice has on the people involved. BossaNova Media.
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Pedro Pina’s Message to TV: YouTube is Not the Villain
TV isn’t dying, YouTube EMEA VP Pedro Pina said at the Edinburgh TV Festival—it’s on the cusp of a new golden age.
International Academy Education Initiative Reframes Professional Development
As it prepares for this year’s International Emmy Awards, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is also busy lining up another round of sessions in its education initiative, designed to help executives navigate the ever-shifting dynamics reshaping the global media business.
An Estate of Mind with Jake Horowitz & Jeff Biederman
As their new series Estate of Mind arrives on Bell Canada’s Fibe TV1, Jeff Biederman and Jake Horowitz join ScreenMDM Talks to share the genesis of the hybrid docu-comedy series from indies Sideways Dog Productions and Grainey Pictures.
Ampere: Global SVODs Slow Price Hikes
Average subscription price hikes at Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video have fallen from 24% in 2023/24 to 14% in 2026/26, according to Ampere Analysis.
Building a Premium Subscription Ecosystem in Pakistan
Jonathan Mark Tatti, CEO of Begin, tells ScreenMDM about how the platform is using high-end entertainment—imported and domestic—and premium sports to set new benchmarks for streaming in Pakistan.
ScreenMDM Talks: The MIPCOM Marathon Begins
It's ScreenMDM's first MIPCOM Cannes, and we've got a lot planned, from print magazines with premium distribution to our thought-leadership strands, podcasts, and digital shorts across our social footprint.
Local Streamers in Asia: Convergence Takes Center Stage
Local streaming platforms in Asia are winning share with originals, vertical video, sports, and partnerships.
The SwitchScreen: FAST Times at TV5MONDE with Patrice Courtaban
Patrice Courtaban, EVP of global growth and business development at TV5MONDE and CEO of TV5MONDE USA, joined ScreenMDM Talks’ The SwitchScreen strand to weigh in on how the French-language broadcaster is betting on CTV expansion and AI discovery tools to power its international reach.
Vertical, Viral & Bundled: Recapping the Summer’s Digital Shifts
New YouTube milestones, a wave of vertical video investment, bigger streaming bundles, and fresh creator alliances: recapping the digital-facing deals that made headlines over the last month. Subscribe to ScreenMDM Digital-First Digest here.
Building a $1 Billion Vertical Video Giant: The View from Crazy Maple Studio
2026 is proving to be the breakout moment for vertical video, according to Joey Jia, whose Crazy Maple Studio, owner of the ReelShort app, is on track to top $1 billion in revenues this year.
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