Indeed, heading into theLondon TV Screeningsnext week, the global industry faces a scripted cash crisis.
It has been a real challenge to get the MGs weve needed.
The headaches for legacy TV makers are mounting.
Clockwise from top: ‘Royal Blood’, ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’; ‘Taste For Murder’Miso Film/Fremantle/Scandi Alliance; Vince Valitutti / ©CW/Future Shock Ent. / Courtesy Everett Collection; BritBox/Eagle Eye Drama/ITV Studios Studios
It is not to be mistaken for a sales and acquisitions exchange deal.
Out of the 75 different concepts we received,Royal Bloodstood out in several respects, says Sommer.
This is not an easy task.
Its not a secret that sometimes Scandi series might not necessarily work everywhere.
When they decided to go forRoyal Blood, they were all behind the show.
Nice niches
Elsewhere, niche streamers have begun to provide another alternative.
Given the scale weve reached, we can really get behind these shows.
The British creative community is noticing that.
Were mostly interested in a British series with a UK broadcaster already in place, says Schildhouse.
Once that is established, thats our preferred model, but thats not always the case.
If we can come in, we tend to get things over the line.
Stanand deliver
Another name thats consistently coming up in meetings between producers and networks around the world is Stan.
It has become equally well known in industry circles as an international co-production partner.
Profitable growth is key to Stan first and foremost.
We dont fully fund content, says Scobie.
Were very cognisant when putting things into development to think the whole way through the process.
Its notable that BritBoxs Schildhouse says similar things in relation to resource.
Those are the guardrails weve been using and largely thats worked out very well for us.
Knowing exactly who their audience is and carefully super-serving them appears to the way forwards for these streaming services.
Sustainable investment is what everyone seeks.
Back in Europe, Misos Bose says the question is now about volume.
When did pragmatism become so popular?
