Series Mania 2026, which took place in Lille from March 20 to 27, attracted 5,200 trade visitors and 110,000 spectators, with the world premiere of "The Testaments" starring Chase Infiniti opening the festival. HBO Max executive Sarah Aubrey spoke of the "Harry Potter" series as an exceptional financial investment while announcing a first-look deal with Domingo Corral. Disney+ announced increased European content investments, including a documentary about Duffy. Poland's "Proud" won the Grand Prix, while BBC productions dominated the international competition. At the industry level, research by Ampere Analysis shows that European public broadcasters are under pressure, with streamers growing while advertising revenue shrinks.

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