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Articles by Anna Carugati
Evan Shapiro on Where Kids Are Today
Media cartographer Evan Shapiro, known for his Media Universe Map and essays in the Media War & Peace newsletters, joined the TV Kids Festival last month for a keynote session with TV Kids’ Anna Carugati. In the interview, transcribed in full below and available to watch on-demand here, Shapiro shared the latest information on how and where children watch content and offered producers and distributors advice on reaching kids and adapting to the changing landscape.
KiKA Remains Leading Kids’ Brand in Germany
KiKA, the free-to-air service in Germany for children, managed by public broadcasters ARD and ZDF, remained the leading brand for children throughout 2025. With a 15.8 percent market share among 3- to 13-year-olds, KiKA maintained its leading position in linear television for the seventh year in a row, according to the latest market research from GFK. The service also saw significant growth in the digital space.
Entrevista con Fernando Szew de FOX Entertainment Studios
Home / Lo más destacado / Entrevista con Fernando Szew de FOX Entertainment Studios Lo más destacado Como presidente y director de FOX Entertainment Studios, el negocio global de FOX Entertainment, Fernando Szew supervisa la creación de contenido con y sin guion a través de Bento Box Entertainment, Studio Ramsay Global, TMZ y el sello de cine independiente Tideline.
Talpa Studios’ Sebastian van Barneveld on Innovative, Adaptable Formats
Talpa Studios, which prides itself on creating and distributing formats that are born locally and travel globally, is home to several successful non-scripted shows, including, most recently, The Floor. As Sebastian van Barneveld, the director of global distribution, tells TV Formats Weekly, Talpa Studios works to ensure its shows are scalable and adaptable and can live on multiple platforms. TV FORMATS: How is Talpa Studios able to come up with so many innovative, adaptable formats?
Entrevista con Goryana Vasileva de Calinos Entertainment
Calinos Entertainment ha ofrecido dramas turcos a audiencias internacionales durante más de dos décadas. Mientras estas series continúan cautivando al público en todo el mundo, también han evolucionado, al igual que los hábitos de consumo, como explica Goryana Vasileva, gerente de ventas de la compañía para América Latina y Europa. Entre las claves de su éxito se encuentran el desarrollo de personajes, protagonistas moralmente complejos y fuertes temáticas sociales.
Tatsuhiko Inoue on NHK’s Continued Commitment to Providing the Best in News, Docs & Entertainment
Tatsuhiko Inoue was appointed president of NHK in December after over 45 years with the company. He joined the public broadcaster in 1980 as a reporter and was named head of the political news division in 2005. He was subsequently appointed head of the programming department and then executive VP.
Gary R. Benz Discusses GRB Studios’ Commitment to Proven Genres & Production Efficiency
GRB Studios is a leading global distribution company focused on unscripted programming. Its catalog spans numerous genres, from crime, docuseries, automotive and lifestyle to food, science, travel and wildlife. CEO Gary R. Benz discusses trends in the market, the continued appeal of event-driven documentaries, crime and investigative series, and GRB’s commitment to proven genres, production efficiency and expertise in worldwide distribution.
Inter Medya’s Can Okan on the “Turkish Formula”
Inter Medya was founded in 1992 by Can Okan as a film distribution company serving the Turkish film industry in its local market. Since then, it has grown into a production and distribution company providing buyers around the world with high-end scripted drama, formats and, most recently, micro-dramas. Okan, who serves as CEO, talks about blending beautiful locations with relatable, universal themes and offering dramas in various lengths to satisfy viewers’ and platforms’ many needs.
Yuko Fukuyama Discusses NHK’s Continued Commitment to High-End Docs
Japanese public broadcaster NHK has a long history of producing a range of premium documentaries and factual programs. These shows have not only been viewed and enjoyed by Japanese viewers but have also been sold to international linear channels and streaming platforms. Additionally, NHK has become a trusted co-production partner for many high-end projects.
Chasing Greatness
Despite so much change in the drama industry, European producers and distributors are relying on well-packaged deals, flexibility and collaboration to continue to offer compelling shows. It is no secret that the scripted programming market has faced numerous challenges over the last few years. Rising production costs and a decline in advertising spend have made linear commissioners more cautious.
Screen Australia’s Deirdre Brennan Talks Australian Creativity & Resilience
Numerous Australian TV series have found fans around the world, including Neighbours, Home and Away and Wentworth, just to name a few. Screen Australia is the government agency responsible for supporting the development, production and distribution of Australian drama and documentary screen content. As CEO, Deirdre Brennan oversees investments in Australian film, television and online titles and games.
Sebastian Kim de CJ ENM sobre fortalecer alianzas para ampliar la distribución
Home / Lo más destacado / Sebastian Kim de CJ ENM sobre fortalecer alianzas para ampliar la distribución Lo más destacado Desde películas ganadoras del Oscar hasta el K-pop, pasando por K-dramas y musicales, CJ ENM se ha situado a la vanguardia del entretenimiento y la cultura popular coreana. Su compromiso con descubrir historias y voces originales ha permitido a la compañía vender películas, series de televisión y formatos no solo en Asia, sino también al resto del mundo.
Fernando Szew on the Importance of Partnerships
As president and head of FOX Entertainment Studios, FOX Entertainment’s centralized global studio business, Fernando Szew oversees the creation of scripted and non-scripted programming through Bento Box Entertainment, Studio Ramsay Global, TMZ and the independent film label Tideline. Szew is a proponent of international partnerships, such as those with Canada’s Neshama Entertainment and the Irish company BiggerStage.
Cineflix Rights’ Tim Mutimer on Evolving Distribution & Financing Models
As CEO of Cineflix Rights, Tim Mutimer heads Cineflix’s international sales and acquisitions arm. He oversees the development and financing of a range of programming, including scripted drama, through a variety of formulas, from first-look and output deals to presales and co-productions. While shows based on known IP or featuring recognized talent are appealing to risk-averse buyers, Mutimer notes that bold, original ideas that resonate with the current culture are also able to find success.
Q&A: Fremantle’s Jens Richter
As the CEO of commercial and international at Fremantle, a leading group of content creators owned by RTL Group, Jens Richter’s responsibilities include overseeing the company’s global distribution of finished programs, international content and acquisitions and co-production strategies.
Q&A: All3Media International’s Louise Pedersen
Part of global television, production and distribution company All3Media, All3Media International offers clients worldwide a diverse selection of high-quality content. Its scripted catalog includes a range of titles from beloved long-running soaps to contemporary thrillers, detective series and comedy shows. As CEO Louise Pedersen explains, at a time when the drama market in Europe is facing numerous challenges, proper financing, collaboration and timing are helping deals get made.
Brooke Shields Discusses the Acorn TV Mystery You’re Killing Me
Brooke Shields began modeling as a baby and acting as a child, famously starring in Louis Malle’s Pretty Baby, followed by The Blue Lagoon and Endless Love. She later starred on Broadway, in films and TV series and has written memoirs. She is currently the lead and an executive producer in the Acorn TV mystery You’re Killing Me, in which she plays a novelist who must team up with a younger podcaster to solve a crime. WS: How did the show You’re Killing Me come about?
Behind the Scenes of BBC Studios Secret Genius
Secret Genius, a new competition show from BBC Studios, tests people from all walks of life to reveal those who unknowingly possess extraordinary intelligence. It recently premiered on Channel 4 to very strong ratings. Kelly Webb-Lamb, founder and CEO of Mothership TV, and Sumi Connock, executive VP of the global creative network and formats at BBC Studios, discuss the show, its collaboration with British Mensa and its numerous positive and uplifting qualities.
Calinos’ Goryana Vasileva on the Continued Success of Turkish Dramas
Calinos Entertainment has been offering Turkish dramas to international audiences for more than two decades. While continuing to grip audiences worldwide, these long-running series have evolved, as has viewing behavior, as Goryana Vasileva, the company’s sales manager for Latin America and Europe, explains. Among the keys to their success are long-term character development, morally complex protagonists and socially grounded themes.
MIP’s Lucy Smith Shares Updated Preview of MIP LONDON
With MIP LONDON right around the corner, World Screen catches up with Lucy Smith, the director of MIP LONDON and MIPCOM CANNES, to get an updated preview of what attendees can expect from the 2026 edition of the event. WS: What is MIP London’s mission this year? What are you hearing from the market, and what do you want to provide to attendees? SMITH: We are completely complementary. This is London’s biggest annual content week, and the London TV Screenings will always be the main focus.
The Past’s Influence on the Future
Since the beginning of the year, there has been a flood of 2016 nostalgia online, with people posting what they remember from ten years ago, from politics (Trump elected to his first term, Brexit) to fashion and beauty trends (skinny jeans, Millennial pink, bold eyebrows) to games (Pokémon GO) and, of course, numerous developments in music, film and television, as well as milestones from personal lives.
Bavaria Media’s Helge Köhnen on the Appeal of Long-Running Series
Bavaria Media International offers broadcasters and streamers a rich catalog of feature films and TV shows, formats and documentaries. Among its biggest recent successes are two scripted series that have garnered loyal fans: Storm of Love and Coast Guard: Lake Constance. Helge Köhnen, the company’s head of content sales, explains the ongoing appeal of long-running series and introduces the recent Mozart Mozart, which offers a new perspective on real historical events.
Seven.One’s Tobias Schulze on Continuing to Deliver Top-Rated Formats
Seven.One Studios International has been delivering top-rated formats for many years, sending Married at First Sight around the world, quickly growing Stranded on Honeymoon Island and constantly introducing innovative new ideas. Tobias Schulze, senior VP of global sales, tells TV Formats Weekly about the new format The Hunt: Prey vs Predator and how the company is meeting the needs of risk-averse, budget-conscious buyers. TV FORMATS: Tell us about The Hunt: Prey vs Predator.
Artist View’s Scott J. Jones on the New AI-Crafted Movie The Great Reset
Artist View Entertainment is known for offering clients a wide selection of movies, from action and disaster films to family-friendly and rom-com titles. The company’s president, Scott J. Jones, has always been open to new technologies and has recently picked up for distribution The Great Reset the world’s first AI-crafted photorealistic thriller. Jones talks to World Screen Weekly about how Spanish filmmaker Daniel H. Torrado used AI to create the film.
Lion Forge’s Jonathan Abraham on Reaching Kids in a Challenged & Fragmented Market
Lion Forge Entertainment has been dedicated to telling diverse stories in an authentic way for the past seven years, with a portfolio that includes Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Bugtron, The Wingfeather Saga and, of course, the successful mythological series Iyanu.
Sonia Mehandjiyska de Electric Entertainment habla sobre el mercado actual de ficción
Uncategorized Electric Entertainment, con sede en Los Ángeles, es un estudio independiente que produce y distribuye series de televisión y películas. Muchas de sus producciones televisivas combinan elementos de fantasía, ciencia ficción y aventura.
It’s Not Like That’s Scott Foley & Erinn Hayes
The first two episodes of It’s Not Like That, a new family drama series from Amazon MGM Studios, have dropped on Prime Video, with a new episode premiering each Sunday. The series centers on Malcolm, a recently widowed pastor and father of two, and Lori, a newly divorced mother of two, who must learn to deal with being single parents. Will their friendship develop into a romantic relationship? Or is it not like that?
Fremantle’s Danny Rowlands on Satisfying Buyers’ Needs
Fremantle has been offering channels and platforms successful formats for more than two decades—among them Idols, Got Talent and The X Factor. Alongside these global hits are many other genres. Competition, game and quiz shows remain in demand due to their adaptability and scalability. Recently, as Danny Rowlands, the senior VP of global entertainment, explains, Fremantle has also been tapping into creator-led, social-first projects to find shows that connect to the current culture.
Albatross World Sales’ Anne Olzmann
Albatross World Sales’ focus on wildlife and nature documentaries, as well as science, travel and history, is helping it navigate the challenges the factual market has been facing for the past few years. While adapting to new production, financing and distribution models, managing director Anne Olzmann sees demand for high-end factual storytelling remaining steady. TV REAL: What did you hear from buyers in 2025? What were their needs, and what genres were of interest?
Viaplay Group’s Alexandra Aldred on the Continued Strength of European Dramas
For many years, Nordic noir has captivated loyal viewers worldwide. The genre, along with European storytelling, is one of the strengths of Viaplay Content Distribution, a part of Viaplay Group. Alexandra Aldred, the VP of Viaplay Select and Content Distribution, talks to TV Drama Weekly about buyers’ preferences, evolving financing models, increased cooperation among partners and innovative distribution strategies. TV DRAMA: What are you hearing from buyers?
What to Expect in the Kids’ Business in 2026
The kids’ business has survived till ’25, and stayed in the mix till ’26, all against a backdrop of frequent change. Here are some trends for 2026 that we at TV Kids have been hearing from industry leaders. Most of the change has come from young viewers. It’s no secret that they are watching their favorite shows and playing games on multiple screens and devices. A recent development has been a rise in co-viewing with parents and siblings, much of it triggered by nostalgia.
Entrevista con Rose Hughes de BBC Studios
Home / Lo más destacado / Entrevista con Rose Hughes de BBC Studios Lo más destacado Desde Dancing with the Stars y The Great Bake Off hasta la más reciente producción Ghosts, BBC Studios ha ofrecido a los compradores internacionales formatos populares, con varios nuevos anunciados recientemente. Como explica Rose Hughes, VP sénior de ventas de formatos, estas producciones, ya sean con o sin guion, brindan a los compradores éxitos comprobados que pueden adaptarse a sus audiencias.
Autentic’s Mirjam Strasser
Autentic specializes in high-end factual programming and offers buyers a range of titles, including blue-chip wildlife, history and science shows. As Mirjam Strasser, the head of sales and acquisitions, explains, the company is active across the entire documentary value chain: production, distribution and channels. Among the keys to success in today’s ever-changing market are adaptability and a focus on quality storytelling.
Entrevista con Vanessa Shapiro de Nicely Entertainment
Lo más destacado En medio de la temporada navideña, los fanáticos de este periodo festivo están listos para disfrutar su amor por las películas navideñas para televisión, llenas de calidez, buen ánimo y, a menudo, romance: el antídoto perfecto para el mundo estresante de hoy. Con sus actividades de desarrollo, producción y distribución, Nicely Entertainment está bien posicionada para ofrecer a audiencias de todo el mundo películas navideñas y otros títulos para televisión, así como series.
Tatiana Kober de Bejuba! Entertainment y Tanya Green de Mainframe Studios, hablan sobre It’s Andrew!
Home / Lo más destacado / Tatiana Kober de Bejuba! Entertainment y Tanya Green de Mainframe Studios, hablan sobre It’s Andrew! Lo más destacado Proporcionar contenido de calidad para los niños ha sido el objetivo de Tatiana Kober desde que fundó Bejuba! Entertainment hace más de 20 años. Actualmente, como presidenta de la compañía, trabaja junto a productores, apoyándolos en la financiación y distribución.
Lucy Smith Offers Preview of MIP LONDON 2026
Lucy Smith, the director of MIP LONDON and MIPCOM CANNES, provides a preview of MIP LONDON, which will take place in the IET and The Savoy from February 22 to 24. She outlines the program’s highlights, an updated format, a more fluid layout and the event’s main goals: attracting more delegates, facilitating meetings, matchmaking, networking and keeping attendees up to date on the ever-changing media landscape. WS: Setting up a new market must be challenging.
Izzet Pinto de Global Agency habla sobre crear y vender nuevas ideas en el mercado actual
Apenas unos minutos después de iniciar una conversación con Izzet Pinto, fundador y CEO de Global Agency, su pasión por el negocio del entretenimiento se vuelve palpable. La empresa, que distribuye dramas con guion en todo el mundo, también licencia formatos exitosos, varios de ellos creados por el propio Pinto. El ejecutivo valora el aporte de su equipo en el proceso de toma de decisiones.
ZDF Studios & Impossible Factual on Uncovering New Evidence about Historical Events in New Docs
ZDF Studios and Impossible Factual, who have already partnered on several documentaries, are teaming up again on two programs that explore fascinating events from the past. On the 150th anniversary of Heinrich Schliemann’s discovery of the ancient city of Troy, Troy: The Schliemann Legacy revisits old controversies and uncovers new archaeological evidence of the site of the Trojan War. Black Death Patient Zero traces the origins of the deadliest pandemic in history.
GMA Network’s Rochella Ann Salvador on the Worldwide Success of Filipino Drama
GMA Network, the leading media company in the Philippines, produces a wide variety of content. As Rochella Ann Salvador, the assistant VP of the Worldwide Division, explains to TV Drama Weekly, high-end scripted dramas are finding fans around the world. She credits these series’ universal themes, relatable characters and strong female leads for their international appeal, as well as GMA’s commitment to portraying varied perspectives and experiences.
BBC Studios’ Rose Hughes Shares the Advantages of Formats in Today’s Market
From Dancing with the Stars and The Great Bake Off to the more recent Ghosts, BBC Studios has been offering international buyers extremely popular formats, with several new ones recently announced. As Rose Hughes, the senior VP of format sales, explains, formats, whether scripted or unscripted, offer buyers proven successes that can be adapted to their audiences. Her teams also provide extensive editorial and production support to local broadcasters.
Nadav Palti de Dori Media Group habla sobre el mercado actual de formatos
Con empresas en Israel, Suiza, Argentina, España e India, Dori Media Group produce y distribuye contenido televisivo y de nuevos medios, además de operar varios canales de televisión y sitios de Internet de contenido audiovisual. El grupo cuenta con una amplia biblioteca de programas con y sin guion, y ha desarrollado un negocio exitoso de formatos.
RTÉ’s Dermot Horan on Smart Producing & Programming
As director of acquisitions and co-productions at the Irish public broadcaster RTÉ, Dermot Horan has extensive experience evaluating programming that will capture viewers’ attention in an increasingly fragmented market. He talks to World Screen Weekly about changing buying trends, containing rising production costs, the value of partnerships and providing audiences with quality programming. WS: How do you view the acquisitions market?
Electric Entertainment’s Sonia Mehandjiyska on Today’s Scripted Market
Electric Entertainment, based in Los Angeles, is an independent studio that produces and distributes television series and feature films. Many of the TV shows offer a unique blend of fantasy, sci-fi and adventure. Sonia Mehandjiyska, the company’s head of international distribution, explains how these titles, with their universal themes and high-quality production values, are finding loyal fans in the U.S. and in several international countries, whether on linear channels or digital platforms.
Frank Falcone de Guru Studio analiza el estado del mercado infantil
Durante más de 25 años, Guru Studio ha ofrecido a los niños series atractivas y entretenidas en una variedad de estilos de animación, desde el éxito PAW Patrol hasta True and the Rainbow Kingdom, entre muchas otras. A pesar de los desafíos que enfrenta el negocio infantil, el presidente y director creativo ejecutivo de la compañía, Frank Falcone, comienza a notar cierto apetito en el mercado por ideas originales.
Pascal Dalton Shares How Shimmer Media Optimizes Distribution, Monetization, Brand-Building & More
After working for more than two decades with major entertainment companies, including ITV Studios and previously Endemol Shine Group (now Banijay), Pascal Dalton launched his own company, Shimmer Media, last year. Using the considerable experience he gained in the formats business, he is now helping content businesses optimize distribution, monetization, brand-building and much more.
All3Media International’s Sabrina Duguet on Selling Formats to Asia
All3Media has a treasure trove of programming to offer audiences worldwide. As Sabrina Duguet, executive VP for the Asia-Pacific region, explains, numerous scripted and non-scripted shows are being picked up in several Asian countries. WS: What factors have been fueling demand for local adaptations of your shows? DUGUET: Over the past few years, local content production has increased significantly in volume and quality, leading to a huge demand for new scripted series in Asia.
NHK Execs on Bringing High-Quality Docs to Japanese Viewers & International Audiences
Japan’s public broadcaster NHK has established itself as a reliable source of high-quality factual programs over the years. Just this week, it won the International Emmy for best arts programming for Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days.
Q&A: CJ ENM’s Sebastian Kim
From Oscar-winning films to K-pop, K-dramas to musicals, CJ ENM has been at the forefront of Korean entertainment and popular culture. Its commitment to finding original stories and voices has allowed the company to sell movies, TV series and formats not only across Asia but also to the rest of the world.
ITV Studios’ Ayesha Surty on The Voice’s Enduring Appeal in Asia
For 15 years, the singing competition The Voice has been entertaining audiences around the world. As Ayesha Surty, the head of brand partnerships for Asia and India at ITV Studios, explains, part of the show’s enduring appeal is that it’s family programming with universal themes. WS: What elements have made The Voice so popular across countries and cultures? SURTY: It resonates globally because it taps into a universal theme, which is the power of music.
Bejuba! Entertainment’s Tatiana Kober & Mainframe Studios’ Tanya Green on It’s Andrew! - TVKIDS
Providing children with quality programming has been Tatiana Kober’s goal since she founded Bejuba! Entertainment more than 20 years ago. Today, as the company’s president, she works with producers, assisting them with financing and distribution. She recently partnered with Mainframe Studios to offer international buyers the animated show It’s Andrew!, about a rhino adopted by magical unicorns.
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