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News•Feb 27, 2026
Paprika Studios Opens Croatian Office
Paprika Studios announced the opening of a new office in Zagreb, Croatia, led by country manager Sandra Anušić. The studio’s first local production is a Croatian adaptation of the reality format “Come Dine with Me,” titled “Večera za 5,” for RTL Croatia. The expansion follows Paprika’s existing presence in eight other Central and Eastern European markets, including Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia. COO Bence Trunkó emphasized the strategy of blending local talent with the company’s international network to create market‑specific, high‑quality content.
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News•Feb 26, 2026
WBD Sees Revenues Drop 7 Percent in Q4
Warner Bros. Discovery reported a 7% year‑over‑year drop in Q4 total revenues, falling to $9.5 billion. All three core segments—distribution, advertising and content—declined, with advertising down 9% and content down 10%. The company posted a net loss of $252 million after accounting...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Jonathan Allan to Exit Channel 4
Jonathan Allan, who has been with Channel 4 for 15 years, will step down as interim CEO ahead of the arrival of new chief executive Priya Dogra in March. Allan’s tenure included roles as chief commercial officer, chief operating officer, and interim...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Fernando Szew on the Importance of Partnerships
Fernando Szew, president of FOX Entertainment Studios, highlighted the studio’s core strength: marrying creative ambition with disciplined business practices while leveraging FOX’s distribution network. He outlined a talent‑first strategy that includes first‑look deals with established stars and emerging digital creators,...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
The Channel Store Integrates FAST Channels on Prime Video in Spain
The Channel Store has become the first technology provider to launch four free‑ad‑supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Prime Video in Spain. The channels—Anime Visión, Anime Visión Classics, Cines Verdi TV and Cine Feel Good Verdi TV—were technically integrated in...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Legendary Alum Deborah Kaufmann Joins Sipur
Deborah Kaufmann, a former senior vice president of literary affairs at Legendary, has been appointed chief of global content at Sipur Studios. The newly created role tasks her with steering worldwide content development and creative leadership. During her decade at...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
ZDF Studios Brings Premium Drama & Factual to London
ZDF Studios showcased three flagship titles at MIP London, highlighting the detective drama Benidorm Is Murder, the true‑crime series Take the Money and Run, and the docuseries Mammals: Life before Dinosaurs. The company used the event to promote its premium...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Banijay Rights’ Cathy Payne Shares Shares View of the European Market
Banijay Rights CEO Cathy Payne says the European scripted market is grappling with a shrinking U.S. co‑production pipeline, forcing distributors to be more selective about financing risk. Buyers now demand projects anchored by recognizable on‑ and off‑screen talent and strong,...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
BBC Studios’ Ghosts Lands Czech Adaptation
BBC Studios announced a Czech version of its hit scripted comedy Ghosts, joining six other territories that have adapted the series. The format, praised for its ability to embed local heritage into a house‑mate sitcom, will be produced by TV...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
NBCUniversal Brings Top Titles to London TV Screenings
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution used this year’s London TV Screenings to debut three flagship series – the ensemble drama The Five-Star Weekend starring Jennifer Garner, the high‑octane thriller Prisoner featuring Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle, and the character‑driven comedy Dog Park....
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News•Feb 23, 2026
SPI International & A1 Group Launch FilmBox+ in Southeast Europe
SPI International has rolled out its FilmBox+ streaming service in Bulgaria and Serbia through a partnership with telecom operator A1 Group. The launch builds on FilmBox+'s existing presence in Poland, Hungary and Romania, extending the brand’s reach in Southeast Europe....
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Creatorville Appoints Head of Content
Maryana Brown has been appointed head of content at Creatorville, bringing a multi‑award‑winning background in platform‑native productions across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and podcasts. Previously, she held senior roles at LADbible Group and Strong Watch Studios, where she launched high‑view formats....
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Canela Media Partners with LiveRamp
Canela Media has teamed up with LiveRamp to let advertisers use LiveRamp’s interoperable RampID for seamless access to Canela’s over‑the‑top (OTT) inventory and broader digital destinations. The partnership opens a LiveRamp Data Marketplace offering more than 1,000 audience segments that...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Onza Distribution Unveils MIP LONDON Slate
Onza Distribution is showcasing three flagship series—Neuer, Vulnerables and I Give You My Life—at MIP London, emphasizing that each title has already delivered strong ratings in its home market. Neuer, a procedural thriller, was Slovakia’s most‑watched series and performed well on...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Artist View Entertainment’s New MIP LONDON Offerings
Artist View Entertainment unveiled four new titles at MIP London, marking its 35th anniversary and signaling a robust 2026 pipeline. The slate includes the AI‑crafted sci‑fi thriller The Great Reset, the Kashmir‑set drama Line of Control, the survival story Hazel’s Heart,...
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