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Le Grand Rex Prepares for 'Dunesday' Blockbuster Dual Launch as Premiere Sells Out in Three Minutes
Director Alexandre Hellmann will alternate nightly screenings on the Grand Large screen between 'Dune: Part Three' and 'Avengers: Doomsday' while…
French Competition Authority Warns of Talent Agency Bottlenecks, Targeting Adéquat and UBBA Dominance
A formal opinion from the regulator highlights gatekeeping, delayed greenlights, and systemic barriers for emerging filmmakers, proposing written…
Former Mediawan Executive Justine Planchon Appointed Managing Director at Webedia-Elephant
Effective October 12, the industry veteran will oversee production labels, creator talent, and cross-platform content strategy across unscripted…
France’s 2027 Budget Bill Sparks Alarm Over Canal+ VAT Doubling and Regional Film Funding Cuts
While the proposed PLF 2027 cuts YouTube’s tax abatement to 33%, French trade groups warn of catastrophic impacts from a €200M tax hit to Canal+ and a…
Arte Distribution Expands Slate into True Crime and Pop-Culture Docs Ahead of Unifrance Showcase
Headlined by Pernel Media's Kim Kardashian heist docu-series and a James Cameron-led 'Terminator' feature, the distributor is introducing commercial…
Seventine’s UTMB Documentary Breaks France.tv Records, Drives Global Sales with 52-Minute International Cut
The factual arm of Sixtine Studio leverages pre-buys across Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, and Canada as international buyers become increasingly…

September 2026

Apple TV+ Begins Production on Season 2 of French Original 'Carême' Across Historic Landmarks
Helmed by Martin Bourboulon and produced by VVZ Production and Banijay’s Shine Fiction, the period drama lands an International Emmy nomination ahead of…
A24, Sony Pictures, and The New York Times Enter Bidding War for Letterboxd at $300M+ Valuation
As Netflix cools interest, indie studio A24 and media publisher The New York Times Company join Sony Pictures Entertainment in competing for the…
KMBO Targets Crossover Adult and Family Audiences for Louis Clichy's Animated Feature 'Le Corset'
Following acclaim at Cannes and Annecy, the director's solo debut rolls out in France on October 14 across 300 to 350 prints backed by extensive…
Canal+ Threatens to Cancel €980M French Cinema Agreement Over Proposed VAT Increase
A government proposal to raise pay-TV VAT from 10% to 20% could cost the pay-TV giant €200 million annually, triggering an explicit exit clause in its…
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