Long reads

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New horizons: Japan’s NHK eyes int’l partnerships

Japanese public broadcaster’s president outlines global strategy to fuel domestic demand

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Brett Goldstein on crafting Shrinking’s three-season emotional arc

The Ted Lasso star and Shrinking showrunner reveals how he and co-creator Bill Lawrence knew the show’s ending from their original pitch

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Jack Thorne and Marc Munden: “I’m very jealous of his relationship with Shane Meadows”

The writer-director duo behind National Treasure, Help and Lord Of The Flies discuss their decade-long creative partnership

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‘I’m a huge anglophile’: The Diplomat creator on crafting a geopolitical drama

Debora Cahn discusses reviving her decades-old concept, reuniting The West Wing alumni, and American dysfunction

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Experimental scripted finds room to breathe in Germany

Risk averse commissioning remains rife but Cologne’s Seriencamp underlined efforts to fight back

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Five key takeaways from NEM Dubrovnik

From C-Suite exec motivations to microdramas, sales and M&A rumours, talking points from CEE’s flagship event reflect a fast-changing sector

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How Nordic producers are navigating post-boom reality

Global streamers pulled back on commissions across the region but a more sustainable production level is emerging

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Amazon, Fremantle & Banijay execs on BookTok power

TikTok-based novel community has already led to shows such as Heated Rivalry and Maxton Hall

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Fear & loathing: Unpacking Trump’s impact on US media

American broadcasters are facing considerable turbulence as they navigate a rapidly shifting political landscape

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Eight on the Slate: What commissioners at Australia’s ABC and Ireland’s RTÉ want

In this double-header exploring programming needs, commissioners at the Australian and Irish pubcasters detail their content wishlists and requirements

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NEM preview: how CEE diversity is delivering opportunity

A resilient pay-TV market and a growing streaming sector is delivering regional returns for international companies

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How Spain is navigating TV’s storm

Latest state-backed venture to inject £85m into local production and distribution sector, writes Nick Edwards at Conecta Magaluf-Mallorca

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Knives out: How France Télévisions is battling politics and pressure

Unpacking how an unprecedented period of turmoil coincided with public broadcaster’s biggest-ever shift to streaming

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How LA Screenings reflects the industry it serves

Shifting buyer demands are pushing America’s major TV sales event in a new direction

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Unpacking Spain’s format fever & why it matters

Broadcasters have greenlit eight remakes of international shows over the past month alone

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How SBS is marrying ‘commercial & charter’ demands

Scripted and unscripted chiefs outline Australian public broadcaster’s content strategy and its international outlook

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How Sunnyside of the Doc turned the tide

Aurélie Réman on battling back from cancellation, political momentum and what to expect at June’s event

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Taking the long view on drama financing

Recouping scripted advances is taking longer for distributors and the industry is feeling the pinch

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Five key takeaways from Content Europe

TVF International’s Elina Ishkhanova and Musa Ali give their take on the inaugural Lisbon-based market

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What to expect at Conecta Magaluf-Mallorca

Spanish coproduction and networking event marks tenth anniversary next month

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Eight on the Slate: What commissioners want

In the first instalment of a new monthly strand exploring programming needs, Blue Ant’s Sam Linton outlines her wishlist and requirements