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Streaming becomes the new go-to destination for sports fans 10 MAR 2025

Trends

Streaming becomes the new go-to destination for sports fans

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.
Vertical acquired North American rights to "Home Sweet Home: Rebirth" 10 MAR 2025

Deals

Vertical acquired North American rights to "Home Sweet Home: Rebirth"

The film is based on the survival horror video game of the same name by YGGDrazil, which has sold over a million copies worldwide and has become a phenomenon on YouTube and Twitch, with more than 370 million views across both platforms.
BBC Studios ups Gráinne McNamara to VP Development Kids & Family 10 MAR 2025

Kids & Animation

BBC Studios ups Gráinne McNamara to VP Development Kids & Family

McNamara joined BBC Studios last year as Executive Producer, Live Action and Development tasked with creating new IP and nurturing ideas in the live action space for young audiences, both globally and across the UK.
SPI International extended deal with Evision in the Middle East 10 MAR 2025

Deals

SPI International extended deal with Evision in the Middle East

Under this new agreement, evision subscribers will continue to enjoy FilmBox, FilmBox Family, FilmBox Action, and DIZI, as well as the thematic channels DocuBox, FightBox, Fast&FunBox, Gametoon for few more years.
Europe: gender gap in TV and SVOD fiction set to persist until 2046 10 MAR 2025

Forecasts

Europe: gender gap in TV and SVOD fiction set to persist until 2046

A recent report by the European Audiovisual Observatory shows that women hold just 27% of roles in European TV and SVOD fiction production. Key creative fields like cinematography and composing remain at only 10% female. At the current pace, full gender parity won’t be reached until a couple of decades.