đŞď¸ Hollywoodâs Summer Hits Canât Hide the Storm
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Issue #187 ⢠Tuesday 26th, August
LE BIG STORY đ°
Hollywood's Hot Summer, Cold Reality: Box Office Booms Amid Industry Uncertainty
Record-breaking hits canât mask the deeper fractures in an industry navigating political scandal, economic shifts, and creative risk-aversion.
As the credits roll on summer 2025, Hollywood finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. On the surface, the headlines paint a picture of resurgence: theaters packed, franchises booming, and the U.S. box office on track to surpass $4 billion for the first time since the pandemic. But behind the scenes, an uneasy tension brewsâmarked by corporate shakeups, political entanglements, and a growing discomfort about the direction of the entertainment ecosystem.
UN CAFĂ WITH âď¸
âDistributors Are Under Growing Pressureâ: Unifrance President Gilles PĂŠlisson on the Challenges and Promise of French Exports
Ahead of the Unifrance Rendez-vous in Le Havre, PĂŠlisson reflects on the resilience of French content abroad, the shifts in global buyer behavior, and why Franceâs export model is still standing strong.
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LE PETIT UPDATE đď¸
From local box office growth to international visibility, Quebecâs audiovisual sector continues to thrive thanks to robust funding and a clear cultural mission led by SODEC.
As the 14th edition of the Venice Production Bridge kicks off, its founding director Pascal Diot explains how the market carved out a unique identity centered on production and IPs.
The creator of Call My Agent! Fanny Herrero has been honored for redefining French television on the global stage.
Unifrance has officially revealed the impressive scope of French and French-co-produced works selected for the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, which kicks off later this month.