10 Global TV Stories You Should Know: 12/17/2024
Here are the stories that should be on your radar
Here are the global TV and streaming television stories that should be on your radar for Tuesday, December 17th, 2025:
U.S. Labor Strikes, Economy & Incentive “Uncertainty” Led To 29% Decline In Drama Spend, Says Screen Australia (Deadline)
The U.S. labor strikes, global economic conditions and uncertainty around incentives were key factors in the 29% drop in drama production spend in Australia in 2023/24, according to Screen Australia.
Report: Downturn In Euro TV/SVoD fiction Production (Advanced-Television)
A new edition of the Audiovisual fiction production in Europe – 2023 figures has been published by the European Audiovisual Observatory, part of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. The report analyses the volume of TV/SVoD fiction films and series produced in Europe, their origin, international co-productions and the main commissioners and producers.
Decline In European Fiction Production (Broadband TV News)
A new report from the European Audiovisual Observatory has found the boom in high-end TV series in Europe has come to an end with the number of series (13 episodes or fewer) declining by 2% on the previous year.
RTVE Retains Champions League Final Rights Through 2027 (Sportcal)
Spanish public-service broadcaster RTVE has retained the rights to air the showpiece final of European soccer’s UEFA Champions League for the next three years. It has been reported that the broadcaster has paid €2.5 million ($2.62 million) each for the next three Champions League finals, in 2025 (May 31), 2026 (May 30), and 2027 (June 5), totaling €7.5 million.
‘La Storia,’ ‘Operation Sabre,’ ’30 Days of Lust’ Sold By Beta Film To SBS Australia (Variety)
Totalling nearly 200 hours of entertainment, the deal is led by RAI 2023 event series “Elsa Morante’s La Storia,” recently sold to the U.S. and Canada (MHz Choice), Canneswinner “Operation Sabre,” made for Radio Television of Serbia, Seriencamp Audience Choice Award laureate “30 Days of Lust,” from German regional state TV SWR, and a second RAI title, “Cold Summer.”
Data: Can Canal+ Challenge The Major Streamers? (Advanced-Television)
Canal+, after breaking from its parent company Vivendi, has debuted on the London Stock Exchange as it positions itself as a significant European streaming player, ready to challenge Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video on a global stage. But can Canal+ close the gap?
SLL JoongAng Takes Action Against Illegal Distribution Of 'The Tale of Lady Ok' (Korea Joongang Daily)
According to SLL JoongAng, unreleased footage of "The Tale of Lady Ok" was being distributed with Chinese subtitles without the company's permission. The drama is currently running on JTBC with episodes also uploaded on Netflix. The production company took immediate action, including blocking the content from the platform in China where the content was released, according to SLL JoongAng. It is also currently working with an overseas partner to analyze possible security vulnerabilities when sharing and localizing content, as well as reviewing all related procedures.
Survey: High Demand For More Irish Language Content (Advanced-Television)
Coimisiún na Meán has published the results of its Irish Language in Media Survey. The survey was conducted to inform a wider Review, currently underway, of the provision of Irish language services and content across media. One in five respondents said they found it easy to find content they enjoy in the Irish language.
AFC And Sportdigital Extend For Next Three-Year Cycle (Sportcal)
Germany sports-focused linear channel Sportdigital has extended its rights deal with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) regional soccer body, through 2028. Through an extension unveiled today, Sportdigital will continue as the broadcast partner across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) for the AFC’s club and national team competitions.