Macron Takes Center Stage in Mumbai: France’s Strategic Play for Bollywood
The French President and Cannes chief Iris Knobloch court Indian film royalty to boost the country’s 9% share of the massive Indian overseas production…
Europe’s Cultural Firewall Under Review: Brussels Reopens the AVMS Directive
As TikTok and YouTube dominate eyeballs, the EU reevaluates the 2018 media rules, potentially opening a "Pandora’s Box" for the French production model.
🇪🇺 The Euro-Netflix Illusion Meets Political Reality
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Prime Video Presents: The New Frontier of Global Content and AI-Driven Dubbing
In a landmark showcase in London, Prime Video reveals how Spanish romances, German war thrillers, and Indian dramas are capturing a global audience of…
Canal+ Overhauls Leadership for Benelux and Central Europe Push
Regional CEO Yassine Bouzoubaa names a new executive team to unify sales, content strategy, and partnerships across European markets.
French Patriot or American Proxy? The High-Stakes Battle Over Mediawan’s Nationality
Lawmakers and unions challenge the "Frenchness" of the production giant, threatening its access to vital state subsidies and its status as a European…
Cinéfrance Studios Powers Up at EFM: A Production House Becomes a Global Sales Hub
The Paris-based studio shifts to in-house sales at the European Film Market, unveiling a slate featuring Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Naomi Kawase.
The "Euro-Netflix" Myth: Why Brussels and Paris Can’t Build a Streaming Giant
Linear TV in France saw a 12% advertising drop in 2025, while top industry leaders warn that "European champions" are looking to America for their…
Morocco’s Cinematic Bridge: Lamia Chraïbi Shines at EFM 2026
Selected for the Moroccan Producers Spotlight at the Berlin International Film Festival, Chraïbi is cementing the production pipeline between Casablanca…
Vimeo Targets Indie Film Catalogs with "Netflix-in-a-box" Pitch at Berlin
Vimeo moves beyond simple video hosting to offer white-label OTT services, allowing producers to launch branded streaming apps in hours without…
End of an Era: Belgian Distribution Giant Belga Films Declares Bankruptcy
The fall of the 89-year-old indie powerhouse and its flagship White Cinema leaves a massive void in the Benelux market and triggers a race for its…
⚖️ Wild Bunch France enters restructuring to survive
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