US writers could strike if issues over streaming-era payment models are not addressed. But their position is potentially precarious as the studios and streamers have never had such broad access to international writing talent and coproduction partners.

Amazon Studios is looking to expand its police procedural franchise Bosch, with a pair of spin-off series in the works.

Banijay Americas has promoted Ben Samek to CEO to replace Cris Abrego, who has stepped down the role but retains his position as chairman.

Canada’s Super Channel has ordered a pair of original docuseries for its main network Super Channel Fuse.

US cable network Starz is in negotiations to rescue Three Women after Showtime scrapped plans to air the Shailene Woodley-fronted drama despite production having been completed on its first season.

The future of Paramount Network’s ratings juggernaut Yellowstone, currently in its fifth season, is in jeopardy over scheduling conflicts with lead star Kevin Costner.

Showtime is developing multiple Billions and Dexter spin-offs as it leans more heavily into scripted franchises following news of its integration with Paramount+.

Canada’s Corus Entertainment is expanding its relationship with Canadian-American actress Pamela Anderson with the greenlight of a new culinary series and the renewal of renovation series Pamela’s Garden of Eden.

PRIME TIME: Reynolds Mastin, president and CEO of the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA), has warned that a recently added clause in the Online Streaming Act could create a “two-tier Can-con” system that will put local producers and broadcasters at a disadvantage to global streamers.

PRIME TIME: Free, ad-supported streaming television channels will become an increasingly effective environment in which to launch new shows and IP, according to Beth Anderson, general manager of FAST channels at BBC Studios.