​An Anniversary Missive: Reflections on Hitting the One-Year Mark​

On the first anniversary of ScreenMDM's launch, Mansha Daswani reflects on starting over, embracing change, and building a new brand in a fiercely competitive landscape.

​Sky Sports Teams with Sir Gareth Southgate’s 1071 Media​

As it continues to expand its slate of social-first football-focused content, Sky Sports has joined forces with 1071 Media, the production company founded by Sir Gareth Southgate and Jimmy Worrall.

​TIFFCOM Reports Gain in International Buyer & Producer Numbers​

The number of registered visitors at TIFFCOM this year—including buyers, producers, and investors—rose 13% to 1,425, with international attendees up 9% to 814.

​Stingray Expands FAST Lineup in UAE​

Stingray has expanded its LG Channels partnership, bringing a slate of additional channels to the TV OS in the United Arab Emirates.

​Globo Inks Italian Distribution Deal with ETS​

ETS Group has taken on a selection of titles from Globo to distribute in Italy.

​VueWho FAST Channel Eyes Spanish-Language, International Microdramas for 2027​

KSA Entertainment is working with FAST Channels TV to roll out VueWho, a FAST channel devoted to microdramas, initially in English, with Spanish-language titles eyed for the 2027 slate.

​Scripted Roundup: Leadership Changes, Licensing Plays, & Known IP​

Co-production insights; Netflix reshuffles its content leadership and leans on licensing; K-drama deals keep coming; and crime, reboots, and known IP drive the month’s distribution activity. Sign up to receive ScreenMDM Scripted Digest here.

​Channel 4 Axes MAFS UK ​

Married at First Sight UK will not return to Channel 4, which began an external review of the long-running reality show in April after allegations of wrongdoing by some former participants.

​Tinopolis Aligns with Scott Miller for Rescue Vet YouTube Channel Expansion​

Tinopolis is working with veterinary surgeon and presenter Scott Miller to expand the reach and content lineup at his Rescue Vet YouTube channel.

​Hearst Networks Boards Off the Fence’s Wrecks and Riches​

Hearst Networks has come on board Off the Fence's "immersive factual" series Wrecks and Riches.

​Funding Factual, Seeking Breakthrough Ideas & Making Sense of YouTube​

Factual buyers and format commissioners are hunting for breakthrough ideas; true crime and megaformats are still hot; and everyone is trying to make sense of YouTube. Subscribe to ScreenMDM Factual & Formats Digest here for a monthly recap of the trends reshaping these sectors of the business.

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​Animaj Launches Artist-Led AI Animation Workflow​

Animaj has launched FlipMove, an artist-led AI animation workflow that the studio used in the production of Ozzy Fox, the YouTube-first preschool series co-developed with Disney Jr. that has logged more than 25 million views since its July launch.

​The Kids’ Business Reinvents Itself​

From Greg Dray’s rousing MIPJunior address to the new summit looking to fill a market need for the kids’ sector; recapping the month in coverage on ScreenMDM Kids/YA. Sign up to receive ScreenMDM Kids/YA Digest here.

ICYMI

​WPP Media: YouTube Premium Among Top Five Paid Streamers in CEE​

​9:16, FAST, Discovery, and the YouTube Effect​

​“Premium Has to Be Populist”: Scripted TV Rethinks What Audiences Want​

​Previewing MIP Cancun with María Pérez-Bellière​

​More Than Half of Viewers 18 to 24 Use Short-Form Vertical Video for Discovering New Content​

​The SwitchScreen: FAST Times with Rakuten TV’s Cédric Dufour​

​Viewpoint: The Four Horsemen of the Streaming Apocalypse​

​Netflix Chiefs Talk Engagement, Peter Rice, Content Licensing & TF1 Pact​

​Lucy Smith on Disruption, Evolution & Reshaping the Content Business’s Biggest Annual Event​

​Broadcast Plus YouTube: The RTL Deutschland Example​

​Jeff Zucker & Marco Bassetti on Scale & Leaning into Live & Sports​

​A MIA Moment with Jane Tranter​

​Doc Buyers at MIA: The Funds are Available; The Ideas Need Work​

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