đ„ Can Avatar 3 Save French Cinemas from a Lost Year?
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Friday November 14th âą Issue #195
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âAvatar 3â: The Film Poised to Rescue 2025
After a bleak year for French cinemas, James Cameronâs third opus could deliver the box-office jolt exhibitors urgently need.
UN CAFĂ WITH âïž
Kinepolis CEO Eddy Duquenne: âThe willingness to pay for an experience is now far stronger than the willingness to pay for content.â
After 17 years at the helm, Eddy Duquenne has transformed Kinepolis into one of Europeâs most influential exhibition groups. On November 4, the Belgian chain announced its latest move.
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LE PETIT UPDATE đïž
French producers have urged the government to regulate foreign streamersâ investments, reigniting debate over Europeâs audiovisual sovereignty.
Former France TĂ©lĂ©visions executive Catherine Alvaresse has joined KM Productions as head of documentaries, reinforcing the companyâs nonfiction strategy.
The CĂ©sar & Techniques Awards have celebrated record attendance and emotional wins, honoring the craftspeople driving French film excellence.
Banijay Group has reported solid nine-month financial results, buoyed by unscripted hits and continued international expansion.
Closing its annual meetings, LâARP has warned that âthe moment is seriousâ for French cinema, urging stronger political action to protect cultural diversity.
The French box office has suffered a âbloodbathâ in October 2025, with major releases underperforming amid audience fatigue and heavy competition from streaming.
Canal+ will broadcast the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, expanding its sports offering across French-speaking Africa.
Filmmaker Pierre Filmon has reflected on juggling producing and directing, sharing insights from his career at the crossroads of creation and management.
Montpellierâs ESMA has topped The Rookiesâ 2025 Global School Rankings, cementing its reputation as a world leader in animation training.
CISAC has announced that global creatorsâ royalties reached âŹ13.97 billion in 2024, marking a new record driven by streaming revenues.
Dailymotion Advertising has launched a new data-driven video platform, aiming to compete with YouTubeâs dominance in premium ad-supported content.