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End of the Password-Sharing Crackdown? French Lawmakers Propose Bill to Protect Digital Subscription Sharing
Drafted by Socialist MPs Mickaël Bouloux and Pierrick Courbon, Bill No. 3101 proposes establishing a “principle of free disposition of digital subscriptions to protect purchasing power”. If enacted i…
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NOVO19 at One Year: CEO Guénaëlle Troly Navigates Grid Adjustments and the Path to DTT Profitability
Taking stock of NOVO19’s inaugural season on French Digital Terrestrial Television (TNT), Director General Guénaëlle Troly presented a positive balance sheet while making strategic adjustments to pro…
TOGETHER WITH THE AMERICAN FILM MARKET
The American Film Market® (AFM®) is where the global film business comes together.
November 10–15, 2026, more than 8,000 producers, sales companies, buyers, financiers, filmmakers, creators, and entertainment executives from over 85 countries will gather in the heart of Los Angeles for AFM. It is where projects at every stage of development, production, financing, and distribution are introduced, pitched, screened, bought, sold, and positioned for audiences around the world. Alongside the Market, four days of The AFM Sessions will feature 35+ conversations with the executives, creators, and innovators shaping the future of film and television. Additional experiences include LocationEXPO®, connecting filmmakers with film commissions and production partners and services, and the Innovation Hub, showcasing emerging AI and technology companies transforming the industry. No matter where you sit in the global industry, AFM is the place to connect, collaborate, do business, and discover what’s next.
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Acclaimed French actor Laurent Lafitte begins shooting a new satirical comedy, taking aim at contemporary political and media culture in his latest feature project.
Facing shifting viewer demands, major French television networks lean heavily into political programming by expanding prime-time political fiction and commentary shows.
Belgian public broadcaster RTBF navigates tight budget constraints by restructuring its operational strategy and prioritizing digital-first original content.
Leading independent European film figures stand firm in a changing landscape, advocating for preserved theatrical windows and protective cultural policies amidst growing market consolidation.