C21Podcast

CONTENT AMERICAS: C21 editor-in-chief AND managing director David Jenkinson, Cveintiuno co-editors Pina Mezzera and Gonzalo Larrea and North American editor Jordan Pinto look ahead to Content Americas 2026 and reflect on the latest developments with Warner Bros Discovery and Banijay and All3Media [02:26]; while Rose d'Or Latinos jury co-chair Pierluigi Gazzolo gives his perspective and previews th...

C21 North American editor Jordan Pinto on the latest developments in the sale of Warner Bros Discovery, plus Disney's mega deal with Open AI [02:00]; Drama Quarterly editor Michael Pickard shares his hot picks for 2026 [29:22]; and C21 editor-in-chief AND managing director David Jenkinson and Allied Global Marketing chief strategy officer Adam Cunningham give their perspectives on the year ahead [...

All3Media's Jane Turton, Fox Television Network's Michael Thorn, EbonyLife Group's Mo Abudu, Banijay UK's Patrick Holland and Hearst Networks' Heather Jones discuss the key trends, challenges and opportunities defining the global content business heading into 2026 [02:45]; and BBC Studios Productions CEO and chief creative officer Zai Bennett spells out his international strategy [41:39].

Former ABC and Showtime chief Jana Winograde details the launch of new venture MicroCo and its plans to take a slice of the burgeoning microdrama market [01:58]; Expectation's Peter Fincham and Hat Trick's Jimmy Mulville on the state of the UK's independent production sector [21:42]; and Zandland's Ben Zand on digital-first documentary-making and his predictions for 2026 [41:32].

CONTENT LONDON: RedBird IMI's Jeff Zucker on the present wave of industry consolidation and how he sees media and entertainment over the next few years [02:38]; HBO Max's Sarah Aubrey on the Warner Bros Discovery-owned streamer's programming needs and European roll-out [25:40]; Disney's Eric Schrier on the Mouse House's plans to ramp up its overseas content investment and partnerships [41:21].

C21 editor-in-chief AND managing director David Jenkinson and group programming director Ruth Palmer on what's in store next week at world-leading development market, conference and screenings event Content London [03:12]; Rose d'Or Awards chair Mark Rowland teases this year's prestigious ceremony [21:53]; and Eline Van der Velden, creator of Tilly Norwood, on what's next for the AI actress and fr...

BBC Studios' Jasmine Dawson on how the UK pubcaster's commercial arm is evolving its YouTube strategy as the TV industry and creator economy increasingly come together [03:12]; After Party Studios' Joshua Barnett on building digital-first formats with the likes of The Sidemen and Nella Rose [22:15]; and Banijay NXT's Naique Tanate on the company's recent investment in an influencer-led professiona...

C21's Mark Rowland, Jordan Pinto and Nico Franks on the resignation of BBC boss Tim Davie and BBC News CEO Deborah Turness over a deceptive edit of Donald Trump's January 6 Capitol rally speech, the implications for the international TV business and those now in the frame for the top BBC job [02:00]; and former Discovery Networks head of originals Ed Sayer on his new venture Legend Entertainment [...

Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady on new, steamy ice hockey romance Heated Rivalry for Canada's Crave [01:56]; Bell Media's Sean Cohan on his strategy two years into the job and the broader North American TV market [20:25]; Universal International Studios' Margaret Schatzel and Carnival Films' Nigel Marchant on new Sarah Snook drama All Her Fault for Peacock and Sky's Now TV [40:07].

With Nvidia becoming the first US$5tn company, Australia quashing AI copyright exemptions and Hollywood still reeling from Tilly Norwood, we hear from Protege's Dave Davis [04:21], Luma AI's Verena Puhm [15:04] and Gennie's Tejas Shah and Chelsea Durgin [30:30] about the latest developments in this fast-moving space, from swirling legal battles to the realities of industry uptake.

Sean Atkins on Dhar Mann Studios' plans to build on its lead in the scripted digital content space and how the creator economy and traditional TV are merging [02:09]; Electric Entertainment's Dean Devlin on the firm's recent US$20m raise and industry consoliation [26:21]; Infinite Studios' Adrienne Lahens and Mehmet Bal on working with Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary’s Revelations Entertainment a...

In part two of our Mipcom 2025 special from Cannes, we hear from Fox Entertainment's Rob Wade about investing in vertical entertainment specialist Holywater [01:01]; Mattel Studios' Robbie Brenner on building on Barbie's success [13:05]; Studio Lambert's Stephen Lambert on what's next after The Traitors and Squid Game - The Challenge [28:22]; ITV Studios' Ruth Berry on working with YouTube [44:18]...

MIPCOM: From Cannes, Boston Blue stars Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green give the lowdown on their new CBS cop drama [02:22]; Ferrari legend Luca Montezemolo and director Manish Pandey discuss their new feature documentary Seeing Red about the Italian icon's life [20:12]; and Mackenzie Crook and Gill Isles talk teaming up again after Dectorists for new BBC comedy Small Prophets [43:03].

C21's Clive Whittingham, Jordan Pinto and Karolina Kaminska look ahead to Mipcom and MipJunior 2025 [01:44]; outgoing Frapa chair Phil Gurin reflects on receiving the International Format Awards Gold Award and more [26:10]; BBC Studios' Sumi Connock embraces AI [45:04]; and scribe Dennis Kelly on penning Waiting for the Out for Sister and the BBC [58:06].

As YouTube's influence on the TV industry grows, with its impact keenest on children's media and entertainment, the BBC's Patricia Hidalgo [02:32], Cake Distribution's Dominic Gardiner [12:54], JAM Media's John Rice [26:54] and 9 Story Media Group's Alix Wiseman [39:28] discuss the challenges and opportunities in dealing with the world's biggest video platform.

After ABC pulled the plug on Jimmy Kimmel Live but then enraged US president Donald Trump by reinstating him, C21's Jordan Pinto discusses the ramifications [02:26]; Hera Pictures' Liza Marshall and Charlotte Webber on new ITV drama I Fought the Law [19:50]; and MultiChoice's Nomsa Philiso on what Canal+'s takeover means for the African media giant [38:20].

As K-Pop Demon Hunters becomes Netflix's most popular movie of all time and YouTube increasingly steals younger audiences from TV, the UK government is exploring what can be done to help UK animation fight back. Aardman's Sean Clarke, Blue Zoo's Oli Hyatt, Wild Child Animation's Sueann Rochester, Jam Media's Richard Gordon and Locksmith Animation's Britt Gardiner discuss.

From C21's Content Canada, Fox Entertainment Global president Prentiss Fraser details her growth strategy and sense of the international TV business right now [02:25]; Blink49 Studios' Adam Steinman, ITV Studios' Mike Beale, Fremantle's Michela Di Mondo and Fifth Season's Ava Knight discuss the dynamics shaping the present content funding landscape [21:00].

From C21's Content Canada, Blue Ant Media's Michael MacMillan discusses the company's recent move to go public via a reverse takeover of Boat Rocker Studios and the state of the international TV business right now [02:27]; Amazon MGM Studios' Brent Haynes, Corus Entertainment's Rachel Nelson and Bell Media Carlyn Klebuc spell out their commissioning priorities and coproduction opportunities [24:04...

Former BBC One controller, ITV director of television and co-founder of independent producer Expectation, Peter Fincham [01:02], and Red Planet Pictures co-CEO Alex Jones and executive producer Tim Key [20:02] discuss The Chelsea Detective, Death in Paradise and the growing appeal of 'cosy crime' as C21 investigates the genre.

Sunder Aaron [01:46] from Locomotive Global – producer of Netflix India Ray Donovan remake Rana Naidu – and Kalpana Malviya [12:11] of Rarefied Studio, discuss the Indian marketplace and US$6bn content opportunity it presents; while Pernel Media's Samuel Kissous [24:51] details how recent 5/Canal+ drama The Au Pair was put together and explores current programme financing.

After CBS cancels The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as parent Paramount Global seeks approval for its US$8bn Skydance merger, C21's Jordan Pinto dissects the story [02:26]; and Mix Tape exec producer Marc Lorber reveals the intricacies of financing the Irish-Australian drama and broader funding opportunities in the present economic environment [18:40].

Ampere principal analyst Rahul Patel [01:24], Hallmark chief marketing officer Darren Abbott [07:58] and Happy Accidents senior VP of international sales Louise Oliver [24:57] prepare for the festive season as C21 investigates why Christmas begins in July for the TV industry, exploring the latest trends shaping holiday programming and feelgood TV movies.

Children's Media Conference editorial director Greg Childs reacts to news of a UK inquiry into kids' TV in the era of YouTube [01:52]; Plimsoll's Karen Plumb and Andrea Jackson talk ITV's Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters [14:42]; and SkyShowtime's Monty Sarhan and Edyta Pytlewska-Mele detail the streamer's content strategy [29:56].

Director and exec producer Jack Bender, creator and exec producer Benjamin Cavell and MGM+ chief Michael Wright discuss new Stephen King thriller The Institute [01:38]; and Uzo Oleh, writer and director of Beth, reflects on making Channel 4’s first digital original drama commissioned for YouTube and its own linear and streaming channels in the UK [29:10].