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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.
The microdrama boom: FlareFlow surpassed 10 Million downloads 3 SEP 2025

Streaming

The microdrama boom: FlareFlow surpassed 10 Million downloads

In just three months, the platform entered the Top 5 U.S. Entertainment Apps on Google Play, achieved 500% growth in monthly user spend, and plans 280 original productions by 2026 across 177 global markets.
Filming has started on series two of Channel 4 hit comedy "Big Mood" 3 SEP 2025

Production

Filming has started on series two of Channel 4 hit comedy "Big Mood"

The six-episode series will premiere on Channel 4 in the UK and on Tubi in the US and Canada in 2026. The series is written and created by Camilla Whitehill and produced by Fremantle’s Dancing Ledge Productions.
Lilla Hurst to exit Blue Ant Studios as company enters new growth phase 2 SEP 2025

Corporate Moves

Lilla Hurst to exit Blue Ant Studios as company enters new growth phase

After three years leading global acquisitions and content strategy, Hurst departs following Blue Ant’s reverse takeover of Boat Rocker and its buy-out of Boat Rocker Studios, with plans to take a sabbatical in 2026.
NATPE Budapest moves its event to April 2026 2 SEP 2025

Trade Shows

NATPE Budapest moves its event to April 2026

The 2025 edition drew over 750 delegates from more than 65 countries, with 400+ buyers and 100+ exhibitors; new dates aim to boost deal flow, increase buyer efficiency, and reinforce strategic growth with two new board appointments.