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ITV Studios named Tim Carter as Managing Director for Unscripted in the UK 10 JUN 2025

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ITV Studios named Tim Carter as Managing Director for Unscripted in the UK

Carter takes up the role in the summer from Angela Jain and will assume responsibility for all of ITV Studios’ unscripted business in the UK, which comprises 11 unscripted labels.
EndemolShine Boomdog "Masterchef" celebrated ten years in Mexico 9 JUN 2025

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EndemolShine Boomdog "Masterchef" celebrated ten years in Mexico

With 14 seasons produced since its 2015 debut, "MasterChef México" has become a ratings and digital powerhouse, averaging over 3 million YouTube views per episode, launching major brand partnerships including Vips and Huken, and celebrating its 10th anniversary with a televised special and a grand finale screening in Cinemex and Cinépolis nationwide.
European TV audiences still tune in for films 6 JUN 2025

Markets

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.