The transmedia paradigm

BEYOND 2020: Ringside Studios creative director Gub Neal and executive producer Patrick Irwin discuss establishing the Newen-backed drama label amidst the pandemic and look at how the events of 2020 have changed media and entertainment and informed the sector's future.

BEYOND 2020: Andre Renaud, senior VP of global format sales at BBC Studios, reflects on the state of the format industry in the wake of Covid-19, the impact of the streaming boom and how all the new sources of IP are continuing to shake up the format sector.

LONDON SCREENINGS: With international buyers' attention focused on the UK, C21TV speaks to some of those at the forefront of the business about the current value of the country's programming on the global stage, the status of its talent and production acumen, and whether these have changed as a result of Brexit.

LONDON SCREENINGS: ITV Studios exec VPs Julie Meldal-Johnsen, Greg Johnson and Augustus Dulgaro discuss the company’s response to Covid-19 and how it has affected their roll-out of new content. They also explore how streamers are changing the global marketplace and the new opportunities for drama, unscripted and formats.

LONDON SCREENINGS: Stuart Baxter, president of international distribution at global production and distribution company eOne, reveals how the takeover by toy giant Hasbro at the end of 2019 has changed the company’s strategy and how second windows for SVoD shows are becoming more widespread.

LONDON SCREENINGS: Jens Richter, CEO of Fremantle's distribution business, assesses how the market has shifted since the last time the company had a live event – at the London Screenings last year. He also argues the current acquisitions boom is less about Covid-19 and more about the growth of streaming.

LONDON SCREENINGS: David Smyth, co-founder and CEO of new UK-based AVoD service YouLook.tv, and director of acquisitions Benedicte Steinsrud reveal their programming strategy and acquisitions requirements. They also explore the impact of lockdown on the sector and the challenges and opportunities offered by the huge growth of ad-supported streaming in recent years.

LONDON SCREENINGS: Keren Shahar, chief operating officer and president of distribution at Keshet International, reveals how increased demand for finished tape has mitigated the impact of the production freeze. The exec also discusses the opportunities provided by the streaming boom and offers some highlights of the company’s London Screenings slate.