Archive · 1 Aug 2025
International Media: Restructuring, Agency Shifts, and Streaming Deals
Big changes are happening in the media world!
Warner Bros.
Discovery and Paramount are reorganizing internationally, which might affect how shows are made and who works on them.
In the UK, some top talent agents are switching to a new company, bringing their famous clients along.
Netflix is teaming up with MBC in the Middle East, allowing people to watch everything in one place.
YouTube is super popular in the UK, even with older folks watching more now.
A movie distributor, Mubi, is getting heat for taking money from a company that has done some things that some people don't agree with.
WBD and Paramount are undergoing international restructuring following the merger and leadership changes.
Four senior agents from Hamilton Hodell are departing for B-Side, taking major talent with them.
Netflix has a deal with MBC Group in the MENA region for aggregation of services.
YouTube is the second most-watched service in the UK, with increased viewership from older demographics.
Mubi faced criticism over investment from Sequoia Capital and its impact on filmmakers.
- Who
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, Hamilton Hodell, B-Side, Netflix, MBC Group, Mubi, and YouTube.
- What
- Major shifts and deals in the international media landscape, including company restructurings, talent agency moves, streaming service partnerships, and investment controversies.
- When
- This week and ongoing.
- Where
- International media, including the UK, the Middle East, and the US.
- Why
- Driven by mergers, acquisitions, and the changing media consumption landscape.
Mubi Stakeholders
Mubi Executives
Mubi's Investment
Mubi Stakeholders
Mubi's investment from Sequoia Capital is linked to companies connected to the ongoing violence in Gaza.
Mubi Executives
Mubi states the Sequoia partnership is to "accelerate" their mission, and does not reflect their views.
- WBD International President
- Fernando Medin
- B-Side New Clients
- Naomi Ackie, Aaron Pierre, Daisy Edgar-Jones, others
- YouTube UK Ranking
- Second most-watched service
- Mubi Controversy
- Investment from Sequoia Capital