Series Mania Forum adds Prime Video and HBO Max keynotes

MUMBAI: Series Mania just stacked its Forum deck with streaming royalty because when Prime Video and HBO Max share the stage, even the subtitles start feeling dramatic. Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania, today confirmed two major keynotes for the Series Mania Forum (March 24–26), the industry arm of the festival (March 20–27). Following earlier announcements with Disney+ EMEA, Skyshowtime and Fremantle, the new sessions feature senior programming executives from Prime Video and HBO Max.

On Tuesday 24 March at 15:00, Nicole Morganti (head of originals Southern Europe) and Thomas Dubois (Head of French Originals) from Prime Video will deliver “International Stories, Global Communities”. They will showcase the streamer’s 2026 non-English International Originals that are building passionate young adult fandoms across borders, share insights on creating global hits in 2026 and offer exclusive sneak peeks of upcoming European titles.

At 16:00 the same day, HBO Max head of original programming Sarah Aubrey for will present “Local Creators Are At The Heart”. Aubrey will explore how the platform partners with regional talent to develop bold, culturally specific series that reflect HBO’s storytelling legacy while giving creators freedom to take risks, and discuss what this means for the future of premium scripted content globally.

Herszberg said, “Sarah, Nicole and Thomas stand among the most influential voices driving the evolution of global television today. We are thrilled to host them in Lille, where they will present their strategic visions for HBO Max and Prime Video, respectively, offering invaluable perspective on the rapidly shifting international marketplace and what audiences worldwide can expect in 2026.”

The additions reinforce Series Mania Forum as a key platform for industry leaders to outline strategies amid evolving viewing habits and the rise of international originals. In a year where borders blur faster than plot twists, Lille isn’t just hosting talks, it’s hosting the conversation that decides what the next global binge will look like.