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Unscripted Format Launches Plunge 62% Over Past Decade, Says The Wit
The unscripted TV industry is facing a sharp downturn in new format creation, according to data presented by research firm The Wit (World Information Tracking) on Monday, October 12 at Mipcom Cannes.
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Banijay, All3Media Chiefs Target US Scripted Expansion Following Mega-Merger
Fresh off finalizing their merger in July, Banijay Entertainment and All3Media made their first joint market appearance at Mipcom Cannes, with top execs Jeff Zucker and Marco Bassetti laying out thei…
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A new international cinematic initiative invites global filmmakers to collaborate on projects reflecting current geopolitical realities and ongoing cultural shifts.
Continuing the high demand for Asian reality television, four highly successful South Korean unscripted formats are officially slated for European adaptations to capture fresh domestic audiences.
A recent industry panel report concludes that robust cross-border co-productions remain the absolute key to securing adequate funding and competing effectively on the international entertainment stage.
The controversial, highly anticipated AI-generated feature film Gods Don’t Give sparks intense debate among European producers and entertainment unions regarding the future of creative copyright and automated filmmaking.
European streaming platform Rakuten TV aggressively expands its enterprise FAST division, offering tailored ad-supported channel solutions to major media publishers and telecom operators.
The latest market data reveals that global new series launches have fallen by 12% this season, reflecting a broader industry shift away from the sheer volume of “peak TV” toward more selective, risk-averse commissioning.
Marking a historic shift in consumer behavior, streaming platform ad-supported tiers officially overtake their premium counterparts in total new subscriber growth for the current fiscal quarter.