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Procedurals felt very much in vogue again, as did spin-offs.
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This is about ordering keeping the lights on shows and mitigating risk, one U.S. streaming exec told us.
Many U.S. execs we chatted with stressed just how little opportunity there is across the pond at present.
They noted that more and more European shows are emerging that have previously been turned down by U.S. buyers.
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No wonder so many are looking to strike production pacts with overseas partners.
Plenty more talking points overhere in our key takeaways deep dive, which also lists the big sales.
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Other MIP London nuggets includedthe launch of a kids co-pro summitto help the in-danger genre.
The good thing about cinema is that it can deliver a message right into the heart, he said.
What we need now is leadership to tell people weve had enough of war.
The whole world is at war and people are paying a very high price for some individuals egos.
More El Gouna news can be foundhere.
Electing Edwards Conclave
That is a tasty Berger!
:Buzz around Edward BergersConclavehas been building over recent months and it is firmly in awards contention.
Ralph will crucify me for saying this, joked Berger.
Damon Wise separatelyspoke toConclavewriter Peter Straughanabout adapting Robert Harris book into a darkly witty conspiracy drama.
The film has also been added to the Camerimage Film Festival line-up following its well-received premiere at Telluride.
Odds must be shortening on the film, which Pete Hammondlast month wrotein every way exceeds expectations.
Burning Up:Greta Lee replaced Sandra Hullerin Kent JonesLate Fame.Huller had a scheduling conflict, Mel reported.
New studio:Remarkable Studios NZopenedin New Zealand with backing from Banijays Screentime, as Stewart revealed.
Exiting:Ana Langenbergfrom NBCUniversal Formats after seven years.
Closure:Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamerproducer Spring Films wasthe latest UK indie to shut up shop.
Festival: Brady CorbetsThe Brutalistwas among the latest titles joiningthe Camerimage Film Festival line-up.
Re-up:BBC disability comedyWe Might Regret Thislanded two more seasons, but hasnt found a U.S. home.
Rosy Cordero and yours truly with this one.
+American French Film Fest:Diana hadtwo reportson LAs most Gallic event.
Japan:Online video is set to drive the domestic screen industry,an MPA report predicts.
Box Office:Venom: The Last Dancewas off toa strong start in China, per Nancys report.
Teaser:ForBlack SnowSeason 2, starring Travis Fimmel and Jana McKinnon, which launches January 1 in Australia.
Max Goldbart contributed to this weeks International Insider.
It was written by Jesse Whittock and edited by Max Goldbart.
