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October 08, 2025

"Distribution Is Back": MIPCOM Boss Lucy Smith On The Cannes Market & TV Landscape

By Stewart Clarke

The Hot Ones - Drama: Shrunken Spouses, Steamy Ice Hockey Stars & Richard Gadd Series Are Headed To MIPCOM

A rundown of the most scorching drama titles hitting the market next week in Cannes.

By Jesse Whittock, Stewart Clarke and Max Goldbart

Why 'Taskmaster's North American Story Shows TV Execs & YouTube Could Finally See Eye-To-Eye

'Taskmaster's North American growth on the Google-owned platform shows how hits can incubate on the service.

By Jesse Whittock

Carl Lewis Feature Doc & Oscar Contender 'Checkpoint Zoo' Head To MIPCOM As Part Of Noah Media's Market Line-Up

A LeBron James exec-produced Carl Lewis doc & Leonardo DiCaprio-backed 'Checkpoint Zoo' headline Noah Media's MIPCOM line-up.

By Stewart Clarke

Sally Habbershaw To Lead Mediawan Rights With Valérie Vleeschhouwer Exiting

The move comes after Deadline revealed Habbershaw was leaving All3Media International in New York to relocate to London.

By Jesse Whittock

Banijay To Scale 'Ninja Warrior' With New International Distribution Deal

Banijay acquires sales rights worldwide to the obstacle-course format, excluding the U.S., Asia, France, Germany and Poland.

By Stewart Clarke

French Eco-Thriller 'Sea Shadows' Makes Waves With International Buyers

French eco-thriller ‘Sea Shadows’ lands European deals ahead of a MIPCOM sales push.

By Stewart Clarke

'Stinetinglers' Animated Series In The Works From New Ontario-Based Studio Limestone Animation

Adaptation of R.L. Stine's spooky tale comes from newly-launched studio Limestone Animation.

By Stewart Clarke

D'Arcy Carden & Will Forte Comedy Drama 'Sunny Nights' Is Headed To ITV

UK broadcaster will bow the Stan original comedy on streamer ITVX in 2026.

By Stewart Clarke

The Indie Route: Why TV Producers Are Self-Financing Scripted Projects

The Duplass brothers, Rhea Seehorn and Alexander Rodnyansky are among those producing scripted series outside the traditional system.

By Jesse Whittock

Banijay Rights Hopes For MIPCOM Touchdown With 'Super Bowl Champions'

The collection of NFL stories dive deep into each NFL Super Bowl champion of the past four decades.

By Jesse Whittock