Los ejecutivos a cargo son: Angela Jain, Head of Content de Disney+ para The Walt Disney Company en Europa, Medio Oriente y África (EMEA) y Monty Sarhan, CEO de SkyShowtime.
Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania, today announced two new keynotes confirmed for this year’s Series Mania Forum (March 24–26), the industry arm of the Series Mania Festival (March 20–27).
The first, set for Wednesday March 25 at 12:30pm, is Angela Jain, Head of Content, Disney+, The Walt Disney Company Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The second, to be held on March 25 at 14.00pm, is Monty Sarhan, CEO of SkyShowtime.
The news comes after the announcement of the first keynote with Jennifer Mullin, Group CEO, and Andrea Scrosati, Group COO and CEO of Continental Europe at Fremantle.
“Angela and Monty are two of the most well-respected leaders shaping the future of international television today. We could not be more pleased to welcome them to Lille where they will outline and highlight their plans for Disney+ and SkyShowtime, respectively, and share with us their unique insights on the international landscape and what is ahead for 2026 on a global scale,” commented Herszberg.
Series Mania Forum will mark Jain’s first industry appearance since joining Disney. During this session she will outline the EMEA originals strategy for Disney+, highlighting the importance of international markets and continued investment in ambitious, distinctive local storytelling that complements the global slate. Jain’s remit spans commissioning, production management, business affairs and branded acquisitions across the region.Last year, Disney+ announced plans to significantly increase its local originals output over the next four years, further strengthening the breadth and quality of its content offering as a core strategic pillar for the platform.
SkyShowtime CEO Monty Sarhan will also take to the stage at Series Mania for the first time, as the European streamer celebrates its third year of bringing global Hollywood hits and acclaimed local originals to over 20 countries across Europe. During this session Sarhan will share insights on the journey and success of the Comcast and Paramount-backed joint venture, including the challenges and opportunities for a new streamer in a competitive and ever-changing landscape.
