🏆 Mediawan Leads Again: France’s #1 Drama Producer for the 5th Year
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Issue #192 • Thursday 18th, September 2025
LE BIG STORY 📰
Mediawan Tops France’s 2025 Drama Production Rankings for the Fifth Year Running
Despite stiff competition from Federation and a surprise surge from JLA, Mediawan once again leads in scripted programming volume.
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Cartoon Forum 2025: French Studios Bet on Funny Animal Duos to Win Over Kids
From Supercat is a Dog! to Meerkats in Space and Pikky & Rhino, 2D animation dominates Toulouse’s pitch sessions with humour, heart—and plenty of animal antics.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Fortress Shatters Records, Redefines Global Animation
With a historic box office run, the anime franchise cements its place as a cultural juggernaut and a game-changer in the global film industry.
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All Eyes on Cannes: MIPCOM 2025
From 13–16 October 2025, the global entertainment industry gathers at the Palais des Festivals for MIPCOM CANNES, the world’s leading market for TV and streaming content. Over 10,500 delegates from 100+ countries, including 3,240 buyers, meet to discover fresh stories, strike partnerships, and close deals. The 41st edition puts the spotlight on the Creator Economy, bridging digital creators with producers, distributors, platforms, and brands. Expect exclusive keynotes (including Mattel), world premieres (Ku’damm 77, CBS’s Boston Blue), inspiring conferences, and 350 stands showcasing the best in entertainment. Don’t miss the chance to connect, create, and shape the future of content in Cannes.
LE PETIT UPDATE 🗞️
BBC and MGM+ join A Tale of Two Cities series starring Kit Harington and François Civil. The international co-production brings Charles Dickens’ iconic novel to life in its first-ever multilingual adaptation.
From la Rochelle: As Season 2 of The Agency shoots in Europe, Alex Berger quietly develops four new series and expands into publishing and film.
The 13th edition of WaHFF (Waterloo Historical Film Festival) welcomes Régis Wargnier, Diane Kurys, and Pascal Elbé for a program blending cinematic emotion with historical depth.
Canal+ appoints Agnès Judes as Head of Talent Relations. In addition to her current role overseeing special operations, Judes will lead a new division focused on strengthening connections with on- and off-screen talent.
No Fat Ego expands into Italy with new Rome office and Lucio Dalla Biopic. The U.S. executive production company launches CineGruppo and acquires rights to a biography of the iconic Italian singer.
Robert Redford Dies at 89: Hollywood icon, indie champion, and founder of Sundance. The star of Butch Cassidy, All the President’s Men, and The Sting passed away at his Utah home, leaving behind a legacy that defined six decades of American cinema.