Kicking off a new chapter for one of Europe’s premier independent animation studios, Marco Balsamo has taken over as President and CEO of TeamTO following its acquisition by Riva Studios Productions in December 2024. The 33-year-old Italian-American filmmaker and entrepreneur will now oversee TeamTO’s operations,
Speaking at the Berlinale Series Market, Ampere Analysis’ Guy Bisson shared insights on the current state and future of television in a post-peak-TV world, one he’s calling 75% Peak TV. His analysis provided a comprehensive overview of the industry’s trajectory, highlighting key trends and challenges.
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE, alongside Mediacrest and Mediacrest El Clásico AIE, will tease the highly anticipated Spanish police procedural “Internal Affairs” (“Asuntos Internos”) at Berlinale’s Series Market Select showcase Spanish Thrillers, organized by Iberseries & Platino Industria. The buzz title, created by Pedro García Ríos
At Sweden’s Göteborg Film Festival last month, Ampere Analysis’ Guy Bisson observed that “today’s production market was scaled for 100% Peak TV. Global scripted first-run series orders are now, however, 75% of Peak TV.” Is Spain any different? Yes, if it’s bullishness at Berlin Series
South Korea’s SM Entertainment is bringing its powerhouse roster to London’s Allianz Stadium Twickenham, marking the company’s first European SM Town Live concert in 14 years. The massive K-pop showcase, dubbed “SM Town Live 2025 [The Culture, The Future],” will feature 14 acts as part
In a major push into the Asian streaming market, global FAST network wedotv has inked a deal with Indonesian platform Dens.TV to launch four of its flagship channels, marking wedotv’s first foray into the region’s television landscape. The pact, announced by Dens.TV chief content officer
French-Moroccan multi-hyphenate Roschdy Zem (“Days of Glory,” “The Innocent”) and Italy’s Barbara Ronchi (“Kidnapped”) are set to star in psychological drama “Elisa — Io la volevo uccidere” by Italian director Leonardo Di Costanzo (“The Inner Cage,” “The Intruder”). Zem, who is one of France’s most bankable actors, will play
Berlin-based helmer Ameer Fakher Eldin, who was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, to Syrian parents from the Golan Heights, is in the Berlinale competition with “Yunan,” the story of a prominent Arab author Munir, who is living in exile in Berlin and going through some heavy