This month’s digest of the biggest stories in the factual and format spheres explores the known IP trend, digital-first activities, creator collaborations, restructuring for the new landscape, and the challenges and opportunities in exporting Asian IP.
What’s Inside
Breakthrough Factual with BossaNova Media: A conversation with Francesca Johnson & Iona Hopper, BossaNova’s new acquisitions leads.
A Story of Crime and Punishment: Lynn Novick talks about her upcoming PBS doc Crime and Punishment in America, a key highlight for PBS Distribution at MIPCOM.
Known Names, Unknown Stories: A recap of the known IP commissions and sales that made headlines across the true-crime, lifestyle, and entertainment spheres.
New Models, Familiar Faces: New company launches and restructures targeted at capitalizing on emerging trends.
Digital Scale & Archive Might: YouTube channels and library monetization across AVOD, FAST, and digital, including some high-profile archive deals.
Asian Format Innovation: Recapping a BCWW panel about Korean format exports, plus recent deals on Asian IP.
Creator Collaboration: A look at how format IP owners are working with social media influencers.
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