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Global production saw strategic shifts across regions in August 24 SEP 2025

Markets

Global production saw strategic shifts across regions in August

Scripted content accounted for 75% of global production activity, with English-language output climbing to 57% and drama rising to 29%; ITV, Netflix, and Prime Video led commissioning efforts across key territories.
Venice Film Festival 2025: Uruguay's “Un cabo suelto” secures historic spot in competition 27 AUG 2025

Awards

Venice Film Festival 2025: Uruguay's “Un cabo suelto” secures historic spot in competition

Directed by Daniel Hendler and produced by Cordón Films and Wanka Cine, the film becomes the first Uruguayan production ever selected for La Biennale di Venezia’s official competition.
Spin Master greenlights first original animated feature directed by David Soren 21 AUG 2025

Kids & Animation

Spin Master greenlights first original animated feature directed by David Soren

The film, written by Ian Southwood from a story by Chris Dicker and slated for a 2029 release, marks a milestone for Spin Master’s entertainment studio as it expands beyond global hits like "PAW Patrol" and invests in new IP alongside a live-action "Bakugan" movie and the upcoming "PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie."
FilmRise brings 2,000+ short-form clips to "Fire TV Channels" in U.S. launch 15 AUG 2025

Streaming

FilmRise brings 2,000+ short-form clips to "Fire TV Channels" in U.S. launch

The Radial Entertainment company debuts its library in short format with curated content from 14 top creators, expanding its partnership with Amazon across Fire TV and Echo Show devices.
Paramount targets ambitious film slate and retains cable brands to fuel growth 14 AUG 2025

Production

Paramount targets ambitious film slate and retains cable brands to fuel growth

Post–$8.4B merger with Skydance, Paramount plans to more than double annual movie output from eight to 15, while maintaining key cable networks and striking a balanced spending strategy between films and series.