Ampere study on AsiaPac SVOD commissions, Disney & M6 pact, DAZN's SENSHI deal, CJ ENM FAST channels on Prime Video, Beta Film expands Maxima franchise, BBC comedy gets FOX remake, BBC acquires RTÉ drama, Calinos expands slate, BBC history doc with David Olusoga, Ample's new YouTube channel with Nate Berkus, Banijay Entertainment's Let's Play Ball expands to Finland. |
Ampere: Asia Tops North America & Europe in First-Run SVOD Scripted Commissions
In the first half of this year, first-run streaming scripted orders in Asia eclipsed Europe and North America for the first time, Ampere Analysis says in a new report, accounting for 36% of scripted orders for the major streamers.
Four M6 Shows Land on Disney+ in France
Scènes de ménages, En Famille, Mariés au premier regard and The Power are set to launch on Disney+ in France as part of a new deal with M6 Group.
DAZN Sets Global Rights Deal for SENSHI Combat Sports
SENSHI's live combat sports events will be accessible for free on DAZN around the world, beginning with the SENSHI 33 Grand Prix this weekend.
CJ ENM FAST Channels Arrive on Prime Video U.S.
CJ ENM has launched two new FAST channels on Prime Video in the U.S.
Beta Film Expands Maxima Dutch Royalty Franchise
Sold into more than 80 markets, Beta Film's Maxima is in production for a third season, with its first feature film extension, Beatrix (w.t.), about the former Queen of the Netherlands, now in the works.
BBC Comedy Mammoth Scores U.S. Remake Order at FOX
FOX Entertainment Studios and BBC Studios Los Angeles are executive producing an American remake of the British comedy Mammoth for FOX, with FOX Entertainment Global set to distribute the show worldwide.
Banijay Rights-Distributed Irish Drama Acquired by BBC One
The Murder of Mr. Moonlight, an RTÉ commission in association with Screen Ireland and Banijay Rights, has been acquired for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Calinos Entertainment Takes On New Star TV Drama
Calinos Entertainment has secured the international distribution rights to Salted Love (Tuzlu Kahve), produced by Poll Films for Star TV in Türkiye, and is launching the new drama at MIPCOM.
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.
David Olusoga Transatlantic Slave Trade Doc Commissioned at the BBC
David Olusoga is fronting a two-part history commission at BBC Two and BBC iPlayer about the individuals, institutions, and organizations that financed Britain's trade in enslaved Africans, tracing the practice from the 16th century until it was abolished in 1807.
Ample Entertainment to Launch New YouTube Channel with Nate Berkus
Ample Entertainment is expanding its creator-led business with a new YouTube channel in partnership with popular interior designer and author Nate Berkus.
Banijay’s Let’s Play Ball Secures Finnish Adaptation
After successful rollouts in the Netherlands and French Canada, Let’s Play Ball is headed to Finland, with Banijay Finland producing for STAR Channel.
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!
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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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.
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.
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