Episode 23: Disney+, YouTube & Discovery news

Broadcast Behind the Screens

English - February 26, 2021 09:37 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB
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Previous Episode: Episode 22: Commissioning for daytime + C4 & Sky commissioner updates

Next Episode: Episode 24: Channel 5's Sebastian Cardwell + BBC3 and Sky news

In this week's episode, the third member of the Commissioner Index research team, Lizzie, joins Alice and Heather to unpack the latest commissioning news.

Lizzie delivers the inside scoop on the Discovery Network's Magnolia channel, described by Discovery as "a warm cup of milk," which is now arriving in streaming form before it launches as a linear channel. Heather discusses YouTube's move towards diverse, unscripted original content, and why UK producers should be looking to YouTube for exciting opportunities.

Alice brings Disney+ updates, including a move away from their reliance on existing IP for their new European slate. Alice also explains how the streamer's series Wandavision has been her gateway into the world of Marvel. All that, plus our 'Greenlight of the Week' segment is back.