Thursday October 22nd, 2026
LE BIG STORY 📥
Are 20-Screen Megaplexes History? French Exhibitors Pivot Toward Premiumization and Smaller Footprints
Speaking at the 81st convention of the FNCF (National Federation of French Cinemas) in Deauville, Laurent Desmoulins, President of the FNCF’s Large Exhibition Branch and CEO of major French circuit C…
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Interview - Médiamétrie Exec Julien Rosanvallon Outlines Expansion into Cross-Media and Streaming Audience Measurement
While the audiovisual and content measurement sector has been disrupted in recent years by declining linear viewing and the rise of streaming platforms, Julien Rosanvallon, Deputy CEO of French audie…
FROM THE FRENCH BUSINESS 🔍
Canal+ Revenue Surges 37.5% in First Nine Months of 2026 Driven by MultiChoice Takeover
Vivendi-owned pay-TV group Canal+ reported its financial results for the first nine months of 2026 on Thursday, October 22. Group revenue rose 37.5% year-over-year to reach €6.412 billion, heavily bo…
LE PETIT UPDATE 🗞️
Emerging filmmaker E. del Mundo officially unveils their debut feature film, Once Upon, generating significant buzz among international distributors seeking fresh cinematic voices.
Major European cinema exhibitor Kinepolis posts record financial results, defying broader box office stagnation through a successful premiumization strategy and increased per-capita concession spending.
The European Film Academy honors acclaimed actress Hiam Abbass with a prestigious special recognition award, celebrating her extensive and influential career across international cinema.
Despite strong overall subscriber growth, Netflix shares take a slight dip following its Q3 results as investors express brief concerns over future content spending and shifting profit margins.
Accelerating its long-term digital transition, the UK public broadcaster BBC confirms plans to ax specific linear TV channels, shifting crucial resources directly to its flagship iPlayer streaming platform.
Global production powerhouse Legendary Entertainment launches a dedicated new European division, aiming to aggressively expand its footprint in the continent’s rapidly growing local-language film and television market.
A highly anticipated French-Belgian animated series secures major international broadcast deals, demonstrating the continued global appeal and financial viability of cross-border animation co-productions.
The jury for the Marseille Web Fest 2026 unveils its annual awards, highlighting the most innovative short-form digital series and recognizing top emerging talent in the fast-paced creator ecosystem.