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Global demand for K-content expands but commissions shrink 18 AUG 2025

Production

Global demand for K-content expands but commissions shrink

The share of viewers outside the country who say they watch South Korean TV series or films ‘sometimes’ or ‘very often’ rose from 22% in Q1 2020 to 35% in Q1 2025, a 13% increase.
Global streamers reduced scripted commissions in 2025 12 AUG 2025

Trends

Global streamers reduced scripted commissions in 2025

The number of scripted TV originals ordered for production by the top six global streamers in the first half of 2025 fell by 24% year-on-year, down from 318 first-run and renewed titles, to just 242.
ITV’s Director of Reality and Acquisitions, Paul Mortimer, to step down 6 AUG 2025

Production

ITV’s Director of Reality and Acquisitions, Paul Mortimer, to step down

The reality slate and future reality commissions will move across to Katie Rawcliffe, who becomes Director of Entertainment, Reality and Daytime from September.
Boat Rocker expands unscripted slate with four new series from Shark Teeth 28 JUL 2025

Distribution

Boat Rocker expands unscripted slate with four new series from Shark Teeth

New commissions include 40 episodes across returning hits and original titles, with "Secrets in the Ice" now sold in over 60 territories and fresh global deals secured with National Geographic, Seven One, RTI, and Bell Media.
BBC strengthens UK storytelling despite drop in hours from qualifying indies 22 JUL 2025

Markets

BBC strengthens UK storytelling despite drop in hours from qualifying indies

New BBC Commissioning Report shows 81% of content produced in the UK with 61% regional spend, even as commissions from qualifying independent producers decline to 69% of original hours.