Parks Associates data on bundling, Samurai vs Ninja FAST channel lands in Southeast Asia, new episode of Show Time with ScreenMDM, HITS NOW's new lineup, The Inbetweeners revived at Netflix, Silo's season four renewal, new U.S. version of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, Dvizhon Studios launches, Netflix's latest creator pact, MasterChef México 24/7 ratings, Manta expands webcomics slate. |
More Than Half of U.S. Consumers Want Live with SVOD Streaming Bundles
New data from Parks Associates has found that 51% of American internet homes want entertainment packages that bundle live TV with their preferred streaming platforms.
Lightning International & REMOW Align for Samurai vs Ninja FAST Channel
Lightning International is working with Japanese producer and distributor REMOW to bring the Samurai vs Ninja FAST channel to Samsung TV Plus in Southeast Asia.
Asian Inspiration, True Crime Globalization, Personal Recommendations, Infuriation & Obsession
This week's episode with special guest Janine Stein covers the Flareflow microdrama Raising Zeus Forbidden Child; Hakka TV’s Black Tide Island; Huace Film & TV’s Swords into Plowshares; ITV Studios’ Ludwig; the BBC true-crime series Murder Trial; horror movie day with Obsession and Lee Cronin's The Mummy; Hulu’s recently renewed Furious; more 90s nostalgia with High Fidelity; the Netflix true-crime docs Chompoo: Lost & Forgotten (from Beach House Pictures) and Death of the Pastor's Wife; plus a batch of international crime dramas on Netflix.
HITS NOW Unveils Upcoming Slate
Rewind Networks' HITS NOW entertainment channel has revealed its new slate of first-run U.S. dramas, comedies, reality shows, and live events for its Asia-Pacific footprint, including its upcoming broadcast of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Netflix Confirms Return of The Inbetweeners with New Film
The beloved sitcom The Inbetweeners, which ran for three seasons on Channel 4 from 2008 to 2010, with two feature film follow-ups in 2011 and 2014, is returning with a new movie on Netflix, reuniting the original cast.
Silo to Return for Fourth & Final Season in 2027
Apple TV has confirmed the return of Silo for a fourth and final season, slated to launch July 9, 2027.
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.
Updated I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Adaptation Set at Peacock
A revamped take on the I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! format from ITV Studios has scored an order at Peacock.
Yuriy Dvizhon Launches Indie Studio with MEGOGO Factual Series & Format
Ukrainian filmmaker and showrunner Yuriy Dvizhon has launched a new production label that is producing a sex-education series on streamer MEGOGO, with plans to roll the format out internationally.
Drew Binsky Travel Content Lands on Netflix
Netflix's latest creator partnership brings Drew Binsky content to the platform, beginning September 19.
First-Ever 24/7 MasterChef Scored 64 Million Viewers in Mexico
EndemolShine Boomdog's MasterChef México 24/7, which has streamed simultaneously on TV Azteca and Disney+ since its May launch, logged more than 64 million viewers over the course of its first season.
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!
Manta Scores Manga & Webcomics from KADOKAWA & Square Enix
The South Korean-owned subscription platform Manta is expanding its lineup, scoring manga deals with KADOKAWA and Square Enix's Manga UP! platform.
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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This week's episode with special guest Janine Stein covers the Flareflow microdrama Raising Zeus Forbidden Child; Hakka TV’s Black Tide Island; Huace Film & TV’s Swords into Plowshares; ITV Studios’ Ludwig; the BBC true-crime series Murder Trial; horror movie day with Obsession and Lee Cronin's The Mummy; Hulu’s recently renewed Furious; more 90s nostalgia with High Fidelity; the Netflix true-crime docs Chompoo: Lost & Forgotten (from Beach House Pictures) and Death of the Pastor's Wife; plus a batch of international crime dramas on Netflix: Agent Kim Reactivated (Korea), Black Warrant (India), The Evil Lawyer (Thailand) and The Polygamist (South Africa).
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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.
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.
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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