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Drama in the CEE region: innovation for the global market 19 APR 2024

Interviews

Drama in the CEE region: innovation for the global market

Last NEM Zagreb awarded the best TV drama series from the CEE region, highlighting shows from Warner Bros. Discovery, RTL Hungary, and TVP. Executives from those companies explain the power of these titles and the characteristics of producing in the CEE.
Sony and Apollo Global in talks for possible joint bid for Paramount 19 APR 2024

Corporate Moves

Sony and Apollo Global in talks for possible joint bid for Paramount

Although details have not been revealed on how the transaction would happen, the offer would make Sony the majority owner operating the company, with Apollo taking a minority stake in the joint venture.
Hollywood: Post-strike production rebounded slow to materialize in early 2024 19 APR 2024

Markets

Hollywood: Post-strike production rebounded slow to materialize in early 2024

Data from FilmLA revealed that the return to production in 2024 was longer than previous years due to the late end of work in 2023.
Michèle Benzeno to receive the 2024 Conecta Fiction & Entertainment Honor Award 19 APR 2024

Trade Shows

Michèle Benzeno to receive the 2024 Conecta Fiction & Entertainment Honor Award

The accolade acknowledges the trajectory of Webedia's General Manager, as well as her role as a visionary and pioneer in digital entertainment. Additionally, Kai Finke from SkyShowtime, Phillipe Carrasco from YouTube Brazil, and Mariano Cesar from Warner Bros. Discovery, Latin America, and US Hispanic will deliver keynotes at Conecta.
Netflix added 9.3M subscribers in Q1, growing its lead in streaming 19 APR 2024

Streaming

Netflix added 9.3M subscribers in Q1, growing its lead in streaming

The streamer presented its Q1 financial results, with a revenue growth of 14.8% to $9.3 billion during its first quarter of 2024, and net income surging by 77% to $2.3 billion.
BBC Nordic reached first anniversary with record growth 19 APR 2024

Production

BBC Nordic reached first anniversary with record growth

The company announced that it has achieved 1% audience share and grown ratings by 86% over the past 6 months and ranked number 1 in its competitive set 3 months in a row since launching in April 2023.
BBC acquires Viaplay\ 19 APR 2024

Deals

BBC acquires Viaplay's "End of Summer" and "Jana – Marked for Life" thrillers

"End of Summer" is based on former police officer Anders de la Motte’s bestselling Swedish novel and "Jana – Marked for Life" is based on the bestselling novel by Emelie Schepp
Pol Benedí joined Deaplaneta Enterntainment 19 APR 2024

Corporate Moves

Pol Benedí joined Deaplaneta Enterntainment

He is the new head of franchise & marketing of kids and family division. The executive has worked for several years in creating the Barça Licensing & Merchandising division of the Football Club Barcelona, successfully establishing the Barça brand within the licensing world.