🧞♂️ Disney+ Doubles Down on Nostalgia, Reboots & French Originals
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Tuesday January 20th
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Reboots of cult series and French originals: Disney+ unveils its 2026 slate
At a showcase held on 15 January, The Walt Disney Company France presented its 2026 cinema and Disney+ highlights, outlining a strategy built around nostalgia-driven IP.
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How France Télévisions Will Cover the 2026 Winter Olympics
For the Winter Olympic Games, France Télévisions is rolling out an extensive, cross-platform operation.
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Banijay Confirms Talks With All3Media Over Potential Merger
The rumours are now official. Banijay has confirmed that it is in discussions with RedBird IMI, the parent company of All3Media, regarding a possible merger between their audiovisual activities.
Les Légendaires: Pan Européenne’s million-ticket ambition
With an €18m budget, Les Légendaires is Pan Européenne’s biggest bet of the year.
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Ecoprod has teamed up with Kaplan to reward environmentally responsible productions, translating eco-commitments into concrete financial incentives.
Cartoon Movie 2026 has selected 50 European animated feature projects, offering a snapshot of current trends in auteur-driven and family animation.
Prime Video has unveiled Fallout Shelter, expanding the Fallout universe with a new series aimed at broadening the franchise’s reach.
Canal+ is heading to Alpe d’Huez to celebrate French comedy and reaffirm its long-standing relationship with the genre.
Despite a challenging context, the Belgian box office has closed 2025 without a major collapse, showing resilience amid shifting audience habits.
Grace Loubassou has been appointed head of Canal+ Africa, as the group strengthens its strategic focus on the continent.
Arte continues to maintain steady support for documentary creation, even as the nonfiction sector faces mounting financial pressure.
European box office charts have been dominated by Sentimental Value, confirming the film’s strong cross-border appeal.
Showrunner Noah Hawley has been named Guest of Honour, highlighting the growing recognition of high-end television auteurs.
Netflix and Sony have struck a landmark production agreement, deepening collaboration between a global streamer and a major Hollywood studio.
The César 2026 Lab Femmes de Cinéma has officially launched, reinforcing initiatives aimed at gender equality in the French film industry.
Berlinale 2026 has unveiled its opening film, setting the tone for the festival’s upcoming edition.
Following Intermarché’s advertising success, Illogic is stepping further into handcrafted animation, capitalizing on renewed interest in artisanal visual styles.
The Tournai Ramdam Festival has recorded strong audience attendance, confirming its growing appeal among genre fans.
U.S. media giants are tightening their grip on global markets, intensifying concerns over concentration and competition.
Berlinale 2026 has also unveiled its Panorama and Generation selections, spotlighting bold international voices and youth-focused cinema.
Xilam has greenlit two new seasons of its flagship animated series, reinforcing its confidence in long-running IPs.