In Broadcast’s October issue, Disney+ president Alisa Bowen discusses the streamer’s strategy to expand beyond its flagship Marvel and Star Wars, leading to a $47m profit. We go behind the scenes of Firebird’s Outrageous, a UKTV and BritBox International period drama on the Mitford sisters, and explore the international success of The Piano, now set to launch in Spain, Germany, and Denmark.
Plus, our 2024 Distributors Survey provides insights into the distribution market, as Banijay Rights overtakes BBC Studios in a challenging year, with rising costs and falling demand weighing on the sector, and European leaders share their strategies for resilience.