10 Global TV Stories You Should Know: 08/08/2024

Here are the TV and streaming television stories that should be on your radar for Thursday, August 8th, 2024:

Canal+ Sets Political Thriller ‘Moloch’ As Latest Series Out Of Czech Republic (Deadline)
Canal+ has set a political thriller about the assassination of the President as its latest TV series from the Czech Republic. Moloch kicks off after an attack on the fictional President, as the investigative journalist Martin Braun teams up with the young online investigator Julia to uncover exactly what happened and why.

ProSiebenSat.1, German Television, Streaming Group, Sees Revenue And Profits Continue To Soar In Second Quarter Of 2024 (Variety)
The company’s streaming platform Joyn continued its upward trajectory, with AVOD revenues jumping 25% and total viewing time surging 38%. TV advertising revenues held steady. The group’s adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) rose 14% to €91 million in Q2, reflecting the impact of efficiency measures. For the first half, adjusted EBITDA climbed 23% to €163 million.

Netflix Partners With Japan’s Toho to Reboot Sci-Fi Classic ‘The Human Vapor’ (The Hollywood Reporter)
Japanese sci-fi classic The Human Vapor — directed by Godzilla creator Ishirō Honda and released in 1960 — is set to receive a contemporary reimagining as a live-action series courtesy of Netflix and Toho Studios.

Star India's Losses From Sports Increase 45% To $314 Million In June Quarter (AFAQS)
"The increase in operating loss at Star India was due to higher programming and production costs attributable to the timing of the ICC T20 World Cup, a decrease in affiliate revenue due to lower effective rates, and growth in advertising revenue reflecting the timing of the ICC T20 World Cup," the company said.

Crocodile Expert Who Worked On BBC & Nat Geo Shows Jailed For 10 Years For Sexually Abusing Dogs (Deadline)
A former leading zoologist and crocodile expert, who worked on BBC and Nat Geo shows, has been jailed for 10 years in Australia for sexually abusing dogs. Adam Britton, who previously advised David Attenborough on crocodiles for a docuseries, pled guilty to 56 charges relating to bestiality.

Max Scores Premier League, FA Cup For Mexico (World Screen)
Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max has sealed a deal to carry a selection of Premier League and Emirates FA Cup matches for the 2024-25 to 2027-28 seasons in Mexico and Central America. Max will deliver five matches per round. In Mexico, some matches will also be available on TNT. Max will present a total of 190 matches during each season of the League, in addition to 40 corresponding Emirates FA Cup matches.