Formula 1 and Apple Original Films have announced that their highly anticipated movie about the sport will be distributed in theatres and in IMAX by Warner Bros Pictures internationally on June 25th, 2025, and in North America on June 27th, 2025. Created in collaboration with F1, the motion picture is being directed by Joseph Kosinski […]
Mediapro is set to inaugurate a new virtual production studio in Manhattan, New York, in a project within the framework of the group’s strategic plan to equip all its production centres with virtual technology having already implemented virtual sets in its production centers in Miami (US), Barcelona (Spain) and Lisbon (Portugal). With a presence on […]
BBC and RAI have jointly commissioned a new 2D/CG-animated comedy series called Piripenguins from London-based Eaglet Films. Piripenguins is a new children’s animated series about a cheerful colony of penguins enjoying life to the fullest on a remote iceberg. The pacy comedy series is aimed at 5-8 year-olds and centres on five lively penguins, each with […]
ITV has commissioned Little Gem to produce new film, Mr Bates vs The Post Office: The Impact [working title], which will reveal how the ITV drama series, also produced by Little Gem, has affected the lives of the subpostmasters it featured and provide an insight into the ongoing struggle for justice and financial redress. The […]
Netflix has announced two new Swedish films; Trustor, a documentary by Karin af Klintberg and Teresa Alldén uncovering the truth behind the Trustor affair – one of the largest financial cases in Swedish history; and Off Track 2, a sequel to the drama comedy Off Track. Karin af Klintberg, speaking about Trustor, said: “It is […]
Forecasts from Ampere Analysis predict that spending by SVoD platforms will reach €10 billion in Europe’s major TV markets in 2024. This surpasses the investment made by the region’s commercial broadcasters in original and acquired content who face major challenges of strong competition from deep-pocketed streamers, increased pressure on their own content budgets, and falling […]
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) has released the results of a recent membership survey investigating how local and global streamers are currently engaging with Australian producers. The results paint a bleak picture of the current commissioning landscape, with 80 per cent of respondents citing ‘Less’ or ‘Much Less’ commissioning interest from streaming services compared to the same […]
Banijay UK has announced its acquisition of independent scripted production company Caryn Mandabach Productions Limited (CMP). The company, founded by award-winning producer Caryn Mandabach produces the hit drama series and brand, Peaky Blinders. Mandabach will pivot to a first-look development and producer agreement with Banijay UK under her newly formed Conduit Productions umbrella. Under the […]
Prime Video has announced an untitled project with Box To Box Films and NHL Productions that will give unprecedented access to life in the National Hockey League. The docuseries will focus on the NHL’s biggest teams and characters, all at different stages of their careers, as they embark throughout the season on the ultimate pursuit […]
SkyShowtime has announced its latest commissioned original programming project in Poland – Langer. This is the second project in Poland announced by SkyShowtime in recent months, following the news that SkyShowtime Original Series Śleboda started filming in April. The announcement was made by SkyShowtime Chief Content Officer Kai Finke during a panel discussion at industry […]