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New structure appoints Alix Lebrat, Nicolas Loock, and Paul Gilbert to lead regional slates across Europe and the U.S. as Studiocanal accelerates international production growth and expands global partnerships.

With U.S. film exports valued at $22.6 billion in 2023 and a $15.3 billion trade surplus, the proposed tariff raises major concerns across studios, unions, and international production hubs.

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.

Despite a challenging market, UK digital commissioning jumped 60% to £154 million and international SVOD spend rose by £166 million, while secondary rights revenue returned to a record high of £510 million, according to the 2025 Pact Census.

Toni Ireland is promoted to Deputy Creative Director and Stephen Lovelock joins as Executive Producer, reinforcing Studio Lambert’s unscripted pipeline amid continued demand for premium formats.