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Tuesday May 5th 2026
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LE BIG STORY 📥
"I Produce Films the Market Isn't Used To": Sister Productions Celebrates 15 Years with a Pivot to Animation
As her production company approaches its 15th anniversary this July, Julie Paratian is leaning into her reputation for backing singular, non-traditional projects. Based in the Gironde region to activ…
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Exclusive: Folivari Expands Slate with Live-Action "Malaussène" Adaptation and Ambitious Animation Roster
Production company Folivari (led by producers Damien Brunner and Sarah Delmas) is having a massive year. While they have successfully placed their animated feature Carmen, l’oiseau rebelle (directed …
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Box Office Attendance Takes Off in April with Over 16 Million Admissions
On Monday, May 4, the CNC (National Film Board) published the French theatrical attendance figures for the month of April. The number of admissions jumped by 35.4% compared to April 2025, reaching a …
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LE PETIT UPDATE 🗞️
YouTube star Hugo Travers blends digital storytelling with traditional television financing for his new geopolitics documentary series En tension on France 5.
A new Collectif 50/50 report reveals stark gender disparities and massive budget gaps for female department heads in French cinema, particularly in technical roles like VFX and cinematography.
Condor Distribution introduces a world-first "speaking poster" featuring audio descriptions for the visually and hearing impaired, highlighting the traditional movie poster's broader evolution alongside dynamic digital displays and AI generation.
The Cannes Film Festival announces its 2026 “Rendez-vous” masterclasses featuring public conversations with cinema icons Peter Jackson, Cate Blanchett, and Tilda Swinton.
Four major French producers’ unions fiercely condemn France Télévisions’ news distribution pact with YouTube, warning it empowers a “free rider” and undermines the European regulatory ecosystem.
Canal+ Group reports stable Q1 revenues and confirms its June 3 secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange as its massive MultiChoice integration proceeds as planned.
Digital media giant Brut expands into traditional living rooms by launching a free, 24/7 linear television channel across major French telecom operators and connected TVs.