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CommentAdolescence is a shot in the arm for UK drama, not its death knell
The global appetite for British stories is vast, and can be captured by all parts of the industry
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CommentChris Curtis: Netflix’s mainstream ambition should reassure its UK rivals
The end of peak spending and broad appeal of UK content should generate renewed optimism
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CommentFrom TV4 & SVT to Netflix: How a Swedish prodco went global
B-Reel Films’ Ulf Synnerholm on securing Netflix, TV4 & SVT commissions
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CommentStreaming is reshaping the indie sector, as it did viewing habits
The biggest SVoD shows now rival their traditional counterparts and the battle for tentpole titles is polarising production companies
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CommentMike Darcey: If only there was a way to combine streamer watch lists
There is more choice than ever but the proliferation of platforms makes it hard to remember what you wanted to see
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CommentAndrew Fremlin-Key: What are the potential legal ramifications of Baby Reindeer?
Baby Reindeer was a great show, but is ringing serious alarm bells for lawyers
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CommentMike Darcey: Netflix is the clear winner of the streaming wars
While the US streamer’s strategy is paying off, rivals are in a sorry state and need to reassess their business models
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CommentWhy Netflix should become a channel distributor for its streaming rivals
The end of the streaming wars is in sight, and streamers should grasp the opportunities that it presents
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CommentBlack Mirror: reflections on true crime
Charlie Brooker’s pastiche in Loch Henry serves to reinforce the importance of the documentary staple in popular culture argues Will Hanrahan
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CommentAnalysts: Reed Hastings exit marks the end of an era at Netflix
SVoD is adjusting to the post-peak streaming market, according to GlobalData analysts
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CommentLorraine Heggessey: Documentary-makers are still pushing the boundaries
As the 50th Grierson Awards shows, the genre is in great shape, but fresh voices are needed if it is to continue to flourish, says Lorraine Heggessey
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CommentNetflix hastens ad-supported plan to take on Disney+
GlobalData, the new owner of Broadcast / MBI, expects budget-conscious consumers to embrace Basic with Ads tier
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CommentMipcom returns in full force to an industry in a state of flux
The production boom continues apace, but industry is grappling with a raft of new challenges
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CommentRevivals can give broadcasters the edge over SVoDs
Debates over the ’laziness’ of reboots dominated Edinburgh but Scott Bryan argues familiar formats can be challenging and rewarding
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CommentThe subscribers-at-any-cost model is no longer feasible
As consumers tighten their belts, streamers will have to embrace more traditional business models to survive, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentBreakout British hits can help Netflix navigate its wobble
Dip in subscribers increases the stakes in the streaming wars
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CommentTime to rethink received wisdom around streamers
Co-pro boom is helping streamers feel a true part of the UK industry
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CommentYoung diverse talent will ensure docs continue to thrive
Documentaries create debate and offer fresh perspectives – they can only be enhanced by including more voices, says Lorraine Heggessey
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CommentWhy TV needs a Spotify of streaming
We’re in the CD age of on-demand services but consumers demand more convenience, says Stu Watson
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CommentFemale directors: fighting for recognition
Friends warn us to deny our families to ensure we’re heard, but the best commissioners cherish talent, writes Cosima Spender