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FeaturesCommissioners look for safe bets amid TV drama downturn
Leading TV executives on how they are navigating a changed landscape
NewsAI actress Tilly Norwood is ‘creative work’, says Eline van der Velden
Particle6 and Xicoia founder adds that AI creation is ‘not a replacement for people’ in response to social media backlash
NewsNetflix to invest €1bn in Spain over next four years
Ted Sarandos emphasises local spending as concerns around US streamers’ impact on PSB’s grows
NewsDigital replica of Auschwitz unveiled for virtual production sets
Actors can be filmed in front of LED walls displaying the digital replica of Auschwitz, blending seamlessly into the camp’s environment
NewsGlobal TV & film bodies unite in support of local regulation
More than 100 screen organisations sign letter highlighting ’increasingly aggressive attempts’ to dismantle local protections
NewsUnpacking Together Fund’s €60m indie investment plans
Alexandra Lebret explains how new European equity scheme will work and why it is needed
NewsCannes Market to launch AI-focused Village Innovation venue
It will include a pavilion for the talks, panels and demos
News10 key trends shaping the European TV and film industries
Screen summarises 10 findings from the European Audiovisual Observatory’s Key Trends 2025 report
NewsUS stars call on government for AI copyright protection
Hundreds of US-based actors, writers and producers write open letter to stop companies looking to ‘freely exploit’ creative industry
NewsNetflix reveals $1bn spend on film, TV in Mexico
Investment follows rapid expansion of Netflix’s team in Mexico
NewsMediawan names Max Wiedemann first head of AI
Founder of production company behind Dark and The Lives of Others will take on expanded role overseeing AI
NewsEuropean Producers Club chief Alexandra Lebret steps down
Veteran producer had been in role for more than 20 years
NewsRevamped Czech Audiovisual Fund to back TV series
Move follows introduction of new levies on cinema admissions, TV broadcasters and streamers
NewsFormer Pulse Films chief unveils media growth firm
Thomas Benski’s Lumina has bases in the US and Europe
NewsTony Vinciquerra: Hollywood strike impact ‘far more severe’ for the US than people realise
Mipcom: Sony Pictures boss says last year’s industrial action forced productions out of US
NewsFremantle hires former Cinecittà Studios boss
Nicola Maccanico appointed chief of Fremantle Italy Group, while Bruno Fallot upped to head France, Iberia and Israel
NewsNetflix reaffirms EMEA content strategy in wake of streamer levies
Territory boss Larry Tanz says company will invest in ‘variety’ of programming claiming no buyer can match streamer’s ambition
NewsSkydance Media sweetens offer for Paramount Global
David Ellison-led company reportedly offers improved terms for both voting and non-voting Paramount shareholders, and provides more cash