Warner Bros. Discovery opts for continuity: the Paramount offer is rejected, the collaboration with Netflix remains in place. The decision has far-reaching consequences for content, rights and the film industry. The Management Board of Warner Bros.......
The streaming service HBO Max is entering the German market with a strategic partnership with waipu.tv. For the official launch of HBO Max in Germany, the service will be available directly via......
After challenging years, the German cinema industry is cautiously positive about 2025. HDF KINO and AllScreens speak of a "solid result" and point to a slight recovery in attendance figures......
Rising ticket prices, a shrinking range of films and studios that are increasingly prioritising streaming: The cinema market is undergoing structural change. Why the previous successful model of film exploitation no longer works - and what......
The streaming industry is moving away from the principle of permanent availability. Instead of constantly new content, control, scarcity and classic exploitation windows are once again taking centre stage. What this means for platforms, producers and the film industry......
After years of pandemic aftermath, strikes and market distortions, 2025 was seen by many as the year of normalisation. But a closer look at the major international film markets - Sundance, Cannes, Toronto (TIFF)......
Paramount Skydance is stepping up the takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery with a revised all-cash offer. Additional financial guarantees and improved contractual terms are intended to convince shareholders - and further reduce competition in the global media market......
As part of the Austrian Cinema Awards 2025, the BMWKMS is launching a one-off special call to support regional cinemas and film clubs in particular with investments - an important boost for the Austrian cinema landscape outside......
The market researchers at Gower Street Analytics are cautious about the 2026 cinema year. Although they expect only moderate growth worldwide, the EMEA region is set for above-average growth.......
The international film distribution landscape has changed significantly in 2025. What was once seen as temporary market uncertainty has now turned out to be a structural reorganisation of the industry. The number of active buyers has fallen, budgets......