Marking Filmlance’s expansion into original comedy, "Popular Problems" brings together acclaimed creators Sissela Benn and Jonatan Unge. The 6x30’ series, set to premiere on SVT in 2026, explores the comic tension of post-breakup co-parenting.
With over 300 million global subscribers, Netflix is integrating AI-powered search and personalized hubs to streamline content discovery. The new interface begins its global rollout on May 19, targeting smarter, faster viewer engagement.
Over 13% of UK consumers now stream more than four hours a day, equating to 60 full days of viewing each year. Gen Z leads in consumption, yet 62% of Gen X remain the primary payers for streaming subscriptions.
Amazon Prime Video led the shift with a 204% increase in faith-based titles in 2024, far outpacing its overall content growth of 100%. Meanwhile, Western Europe accounted for 53% of global commissions, with unscripted formats dominating the space.
A major development this year is NATPE Budapest’s partnership with Realscreen, the global authority in the non-fiction and unscripted space, to deliver an expanded Formats track specifically designed for the market realities facing CEE producers.