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"Mammoth" series 2 first look images and additional casting revealed

Production

23 OCT 2025

"Mammoth" series 2 first look images and additional casting revealed

The first series drew critical and audience acclaim with its combination of innovative plot and laugh out loud comedy. Mammoth was the #4 highest-performing new comedy series across all BBC channels and platforms in 2024, based on its 28-day performance, outperforming the BBC Two Comedy primetime benchmark by +28%.

"The Anatomy of a Moment" is being presented at festivals ahead of its premiere on Movistar Plus+

Streaming

23 OCT 2025

"The Anatomy of a Moment" is being presented at festivals ahead of its premiere on Movistar Plus+

“The Anatomy of a Moment” is an original Movistar Plus+ series produced in collaboration with DLO Producciones and in association with ARTE France. The series will be distributed internationally by Movistar Plus+ International and will premiere on Movistar Plus+ on November 20.

NEM Zagreb unveils the jury for the NEM Awards 2025

Awards

23 OCT 2025

NEM Zagreb unveils the jury for the NEM Awards 2025

Renowned TV professionals from across Europe will evaluate the best projects from the CEE region and beyond.

 Miraculous Corp announces creative team for its Miraculous theatrical feature

Kids & Animation

23 OCT 2025

Miraculous Corp announces creative team for its Miraculous theatrical feature

The feature aims to deliver a bold cinematic adventure that captures the heart and spectacle of beloved superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir. The announcement was made by Andy Yeatman, CEO of Miraculous Corp USA and Global Operations, as the brand celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

“Joachim and The Apocalypse” will have a special closing night event in Los Angeles

Distribution

23 OCT 2025

“Joachim and The Apocalypse” will have a special closing night event in Los Angeles

The Delta Star Pictures' film to close at Laemmle’s NoHo 7 with a special guest, the Buddhist spiritual leader Abbot Shi Yan Fan of Shaolin Temple Los Angeles.

Pinguim Content's “My Grandfather is a Nihonjin” launches in France by Gebeka Films

Kids & Animation

23 OCT 2025

Pinguim Content's “My Grandfather is a Nihonjin” launches in France by Gebeka Films

The animated feature film is based on Oscar Nakasato’s Jabuti Prize-winning novel, "Nihonjin", with a screenplay by Rita Catunda.

TV Asahi brings the classic "Doraemon" series back to France

Kids & Animation

23 OCT 2025

TV Asahi brings the classic "Doraemon" series back to France

Produced by TV Asahi and distributed by Soupir, this highly anticipated release marks the first French-language dub of the beloved Japanese classic since 2015.

WBITVP secured multiple new format commissions at Mipcom

Deals

22 OCT 2025

WBITVP secured multiple new format commissions at Mipcom

New deals announced for "FBoy Island", "Reality Queens of the Jungle", "Cash or Trash", and "Inside Therapy".

Nippon TV and Prime Video to launch "Red Carpet, Vip al tappeto" second season in Italy

Production

22 OCT 2025

Nippon TV and Prime Video to launch "Red Carpet, Vip al tappeto" second season in Italy

Produced by Blu Yazmine for Amazon MGM Studios and based on a Nippon TV format, the show was successfully adapted in Italy in 2025 as "Red Carpet, Vip al tappeto" on Prime Video, engaging local viewers through its mix of comedy, celebrity excitement, and tense red-carpet moments.

Mediapro enters into a new chapter as founder Tatxo Benet exits leadership

Corporate Moves

22 OCT 2025

Mediapro enters into a new chapter as founder Tatxo Benet exits leadership

With his exit, the transition of the company’s founders is complete. In 2024, Mediapro recorded revenues of €1.068 billion and an EBITDA of €182 million, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading audiovisual groups.

German audiovisual market to surpass €16 Billion in 2025

Markets

22 OCT 2025

German audiovisual market to surpass €16 Billion in 2025

According to Vaunet’s autumn forecast, the Germany market will reach €16.2 billion in revenues, rising 3.3 % from €15.6 billion in 2024 and driven by streaming growth in paid content.

Media Solution expands Global Reach as PVP Distribution acquires “Treehouse Friends”

Kids & Animation

22 OCT 2025

Media Solution expands Global Reach as PVP Distribution acquires “Treehouse Friends”

The Canadian distributor picks up international rights to the 26-episode preschool series, strengthening the Spanish studio’s strategic position from its production base in the Canary Islands.

Fawesome strengthens Spanish-Language streaming offering with major content deals

Streaming

22 OCT 2025

Fawesome strengthens Spanish-Language streaming offering with major content deals

The platform reports year-over-year growth in Spanish-language viewership and secures major deals with top distributors including TV Azteca, Caracol, and Hemisphere to stream thousands of hours of culturally resonant content.

OGM Universe unveiled "Deep in Love," a new drama produced in partnership with TRT 1

Distribution

22 OCT 2025

OGM Universe unveiled "Deep in Love," a new drama produced in partnership with TRT 1

The drama has attracted 16.4 million digital views across its first two episodes, setting a new benchmark for Turkish scripted exports.

Banijay Entertainment signed landmark deal with STUDIOCANAL and Dreamspark

Deals

22 OCT 2025

Banijay Entertainment signed landmark deal with STUDIOCANAL and Dreamspark

Real-time thriller set for multi-territory expansion, unveiled at MIPCOM 2025. The deal brings the high-concept social experiment into Banijay Entertainment’s portfolio of next-gen formats, with the group now set to lead adaptations across its international production footprint.