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European TV audiences still tune in for films 6 JUN 2025

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European TV audiences still tune in for films

Theatrical films and TV movies account for 13% of total TV viewing time across 18 EU countries, with EU films representing 33% of titles aired and 41% of film viewing time. Viewing shares vary widely—from 7% to 23%—with Slovakia, Czechia, and Hungary leading in film consumption. UK films make up 6% of broadcasts and 5% of viewing time, performing strongest in Ireland, Sweden, and Finland.
Banijay UK signed a strategic partnership with Popcorn Storm Pictures 4 JUN 2025

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Banijay UK signed a strategic partnership with Popcorn Storm Pictures

The partnership gives Popcorn Storm access to Banijay UK's Scripted Hub and a first-look distribution deal with Banijay Rights. The company, led by Tom Harper and Negeen Yazdi, has titles in development with BBC, Netflix, Peacock, and Amazon, and previously delivered global hits including “The Aeronauts” and “A Gentleman in Moscow.”
UK: SVOD access rises slightly, reaching 67.5% of households 4 JUN 2025

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UK: SVOD access rises slightly, reaching 67.5% of households

Barb reports 20.1 million UK homes used at least one SVOD service in Q1 2025, with Netflix leading at 59.2% penetration. Paramount+ posted the strongest quarterly growth, up 16% to 3.1 million homes, while Amazon Prime Video saw 87% of its 13.4 million homes on its ad-supported tier.
UK indie Chief completed the documentary "The Masterplan" starring Jason Flemying 4 JUN 2025

Production

UK indie Chief completed the documentary "The Masterplan" starring Jason Flemying

The title is the official story of Battersea Power Station from its inception to its present-day transformation into a vibrant cultural destination.
Nicole Clemens joins Amazon to lead International Originals 3 JUN 2025

Corporate Moves

Nicole Clemens joins Amazon to lead International Originals

The news comes during a time of major shifts at Amazon, both in the U.S. and overseas. Studio head Jennifer Salke recently left the company, shortly after international originals chief James Farrell and UK managing director Chris Bird also stepped down.