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The independent kids SVOD is available for the first time internationally via Amazon Prime Video Channels in the UK and Sweden, and will soon be expanding in the US on The Roku Channel.

European film production hit 2,358 titles in 2023—up from pre-pandemic levels—while US platforms controlled 82% of SVOD subscriptions and public support accounted for nearly half of film financing.

Zelda Camilleri joined Studiocanal in 2016 and has led TV and SVOD sales for France for the past five years. As such, she has enabled Studiocanal to establish strong partnerships with leading broadcasters and streaming platforms, ensuring optimal exposure for Studiocanal´s productions.

The production sector generated £3.6 billion in 2023, but this topline number hides deeper concerns. Content investment by PSBs—still the backbone of original UK programming—declined last year. While SVOD services like Netflix and Prime Video continue to invest in UK content, their focus is narrow: mostly high-end drama and some premium factual. In 2023, there were just 30 UK SVOD commissions compared to nearly 1,400 from PSBs.

More sports fans are turning to streaming as their primary destination for live games, with 69% now watching at least some sports on SVOD platforms—on par with broadcast (66%) and cable (63%). Younger viewers are driving this shift, with 48% of fans under 35 subscribing to a streaming service specifically for sports.