In EMEA, the leaderboard welcomed new entrants and saw German-language content gain momentum, alongside steady dominance of drama and growth in reality formats.
Sari steps into the newly created role of VP, Global LBE to scale international growth, while Danielle Tanton joins as Director, EMEA, to drive regional strategy and experiential partnerships.
Production activity in Q1 2025 dropped 11% year-over-year, with EMEA down 23% and APAC 12%, but June marked the highest monthly volume since the 2023 dual strikes; unscripted content surged to a record share in June, reflecting lower-risk strategic shifts.
Dilek Doyran, Head of Channel Partnership, EMEA, at Moonbug, describes how the company’s brands help clients and parents to find reliable, enriching content that kids genuinely love, and they drive consistent viewership.
Film and TV output rose 20% month-over-month, led by 34% growth in the Americas and 29% in EMEA, with over 750 active projects and Netflix topping the list of global commissioners.