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How ‘Tokyo Vice’ cinematographer Corey Walter faced the challenges of shooting in Japan
The second season of the critically acclaimed series took to the streets of Tokyo with all its challenges.
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In focus: the major European production and distribution groups
In this special report, Screen International profiles Europe’s key groups and asks what the future holds for them.
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“Our lives have changed and so will the stories we tell”: how Israel's TV industry is adapting to war
The Israel-Hamas conflict has had a profound impact on the Israeli TV and film industry — disrupting production, changing the kinds of projects being made and causing concern over international demand for Israeli shows.
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Major European production and distribution groups: All3Media
UK-based All3Media is one of the pioneering super-indie groups.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Banijay
Sebt-fuelled deal-making has propelled Banijay to the front ranks of the indie production sector.
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Major European production and distribution groups: BBC Studios
BBC Studios became a fully commercial operation in 2018, able to make shows for the first time not only for the BBC but also for rival broadcasters and platforms.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Beta Film
Beta is unusual among European groups in that it is fully independent.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Federation Studios
Federation ramped up its international business from 2021 after securing a $54m (€50m) investment from French private equity firm Montefiore.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Fremantle
Fremantle began a concerted push into high-end scripted a decade ago.
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Major European production and distribution groups: ITV Studios
ITV Studios was created in 2004 through the merger of two of UK commercial broadcaster ITV’s largest franchises: Granada and Carlton.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Leonine Studios
The arrival of the international streamers was the spur for the 2019 creation of Leonine Studios by Fred Kogel.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Mediawan
Mediawan now has around 40 scripted companies and is known for shows such as Call My Agent!.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Newen Studios
Change is afoot at the top of Newen Studios: after six years as CEO, Romain Bessi is stepping down to be replaced in April by Pierre Branco.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Seven.One Studios
German media powerhouse ProSiebenSat.1 launched Seven.One Studios in 2022 as a home for its production companies in Germany, the UK, Denmark and Israel.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Studiocanal
Studiocanal finances and distributes around 80 feature films and 20 series a year.
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Major European production and distribution groups: Studio Hamburg Production Group
Most of Studio Hamburg Production Group’s labels are based in Germany — the exception is London-based Studio Hamburg UK.
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Major European production and distribution groups: ZDF Studios
ZDF Studios is the commercial subsidiary of German public service broadcaster ZDF, launched in 1993 to handle its worldwide programme distribution.
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Series Mania 2024 preview: how the global TV sector is facing up to drama slowdown and rise of AI
Global series showcase Series Mania returns bigger than ever this month, despite the slowdown in the TV drama sector.
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Filmart 2024: buzz drama series from Taiwan
A spy thriller, a war epic premiering at Series Mania and an award-winning queer drama illustrate the range of Taiwan’s series output
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Good-humoured Oscar ceremony suggests show business is alive and kicking
Messi the Dog joins starry night at Dolby Theatre.