television industry

Filmmaker and producer Shawn Levy has signed an overall deal with Disney's 20th Television, moving his production company's TV business after a long run at Netflix. Levy, whose credits include directing Deadpool & Wolverine and producing Stranger Things through 21 Laps, will now develop television projects under the Disney banner. The move marks a notable shift for one of Netflix's most prolific creative partners.

YouTube is rolling out Shorts Series, a new format that arranges short-form videos into episodic, TV-style seasons. The feature lets creators package individual Shorts into ordered episodes, encouraging binge-style viewing on mobile. The move positions YouTube's short video product closer to traditional television, competing with TikTok and streaming services for audiences and serialized creator content.

Filmmaker and producer Shawn Levy has signed an overall deal with Disney's 20th Television, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The agreement will see Levy's production company develop television projects for the studio. Levy is known for directing and producing major film and TV hits, and the deal strengthens Disney's roster of high-profile creative talent for its television slate.

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are underway, with the red carpet livestream drawing early attention from fans and entertainment outlets ahead of the main ceremony. Coverage focuses on arrivals, fashion and expected performances as one of music television's flagship annual events returns.

David Barron, the British producer behind much of the Harry Potter film franchise, is backing an AI-assisted adaptation of Jack London's classic novel 'The Call Of The Wild'. The project puts a veteran Hollywood producer behind a production using artificial intelligence, a move likely to fuel ongoing debate in the industry about AI's growing role in film and television making.

Entertainment data firm Luminate announced that its Film & TV platform now covers France and Germany, extending its global measurement beyond existing markets. The move gives studios, streamers and distributors access to audience and performance data in two of Europe's largest film and television markets. Industry watchers see it as part of a broader push by data providers to offer truly worldwide comparative analytics.

Banijay Entertainment has announced what it calls a landmark line-up for Mipcom, the international television and content market. The slate is expected to showcase new formats and scripted titles from the production group ahead of the industry event, drawing attention from distributors and buyers tracking its catalogue strategy.