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Disney France has set the release of The Testament of Ann Lee for March 2026, a historical biopic directed by Mona Fastvold and starring Amanda Seyfried as the visionary founder of the Shaker movement.
At the ARP Meetings in Dijon, 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.
Kinepolis CEO Eddy Duquenne has reaffirmed the groupâs commitment to theatrical exhibition, calling cinema âthe real social networkâ in the age of streaming fatigue.
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.
James Cameronâs Avatar: Fire and Ashes will hold its world premiere in France, underscoring the countryâs strategic importance for Disneyâs global rollout.
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.