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Australia's ABC begins filming new comedy "Dog Park" 9 SEP 2025

Production

Australia's ABC begins filming new comedy "Dog Park"

Produced by Matchbox Pictures and starring Leon Ford and Celia Pacquola, the title will premiere on ABC TV and ABC iview in 2026.
Advertising: global linear ad spend to decline to $139.1 billion by 2026 8 SEP 2025

Trends

Advertising: global linear ad spend to decline to $139.1 billion by 2026

According to WARC Media’s recent analysis, the decline reflects a broader decade-long erosion. Between 2014 and 2024, linear TV ad expenditure dropped by 27.5% in absolute terms, and by 50.8% when adjusted for inflation.
YouTube broadens its partnership with "Sesame Street" 8 SEP 2025

Streaming

YouTube broadens its partnership with "Sesame Street"

Beginning in January 2026, YouTube will have the largest digital library of Sesame Street content, with hundreds of full episodes coming to the platform.
Fifth Season locks global pre-sales for limited series "The Good Daughter" ahead of 2026 launch 4 SEP 2025

Distribution

Fifth Season locks global pre-sales for limited series "The Good Daughter" ahead of 2026 launch

Highly Anticipated Karin Slaughter Adaptation Starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy Heads to Sky (UK and Ireland), Bell Media (Canada), Stan (Australia), Sky (New Zealand) and HBO Max (EMEA)
ITV Studios to launch a new entertainment label in 2026, led by Lily Wilson and Tom Williams 3 SEP 2025

Production

ITV Studios to launch a new entertainment label in 2026, led by Lily Wilson and Tom Williams

The yet-to-be-named label will focus on scalable, returning competitive formats and integrate the portfolios of Potato and 12 Yard, as ITV Studios ramps up investment in globally marketable unscripted IP.