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Canal+ has outlined expected cost synergies with MultiChoice, detailing how content, technology, and operational efficiencies could reshape the groupâs long-term financial outlook.
Xilam has secured a new wave of international deals, confirming strong global demand for its animated IPs across multiple territories.
In Belgium, Brightfish is redefining film promotion strategies by blending experiential marketing with audience-driven campaigns.
At FIPADOC, Arte has confirmed it is staying the course on documentary support, despite mounting budgetary pressure on the nonfiction sector.
The animated adaptation of Les LĂ©gendaires has taken seven years to reach the screen, highlighting the long development cycles behind ambitious European animation projects.
Environmental film festival Les Toiles Vertes is preparing its next edition around climate urgency, reinforcing cinemaâs role in ecological awareness.
UGC is preparing the third edition of its national audience initiative, aimed at strengthening ties between cinemas and local communities.
France MĂ©dias Monde has posted record financial results, driven by international expansion and strong digital performance.
The Series Mania Forum will host a high-profile masterclass, reinforcing its role as a key hub for European series professionals.
In Belgium, the 2025 Kastaars! Awards have revealed their nominees, offering a snapshot of the yearâs most impactful local productions.
Festival Premiers Plans 2026 will spotlight Spanish cinema, continuing its tradition of championing emerging European filmmakers.
Brad Pitt is set to shoot a new international feature in Europe, bringing further star power to the regionâs production landscape.
Prime Video has shared exclusive insights with industry professionals on its evolving commissioning and distribution strategy.
Regards Satellites is preparing a major retrospective, celebrating decades of socially engaged cinema.
The Forum Alentours in Strasbourg has issued a call for projects, targeting innovative works at the crossroads of creation and territory.
Streaming platform Okast is relying on BCNexxt to structure its growth, strengthening its technical and commercial backbone.
Spain and Portugal are strengthening Iberian documentary cooperation, fostering cross-border financing and creative exchange.
Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users, underlining the rapid rise of FAST platforms worldwide.
Eighteen projects will be pitched at an upcoming industry forum, offering new international co-production opportunities.
Netflix has closed 2025 with record financial results, driven by subscriber growth and advertising revenue.
FNEF and the CNC have aligned on new film distribution priorities, addressing the fragile balance between cinemas and platforms.
Cartoon Movie 2026 has confirmed the selection of 50 European animated features, reinforcing the eventâs role as a key marketplace for animation financing.