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In future, STUDIOCANAL will be bringing together all activities relating to its extensive film catalogue under the new label STUDIOCANAL CLASSICS. The strategy ranges from the restoration of historical films to their re-release in......
Berlin, 27 August 2026 – The German film industry is rallying against the planned cuts to federal film funding. Forty-eight associations, initiatives and institutions are calling on the Federal Government to reverse the reduction announced for 2027......
Competition in the streaming sector is shifting. Major platforms are increasingly seeking not only to offer their users their own content, but also to become the central hub for as many streaming services as possible. Amazon is leading the way.......
Federal film funding saw record demand in 2026. At the same time, the funds for the German Film Promotion Fund (DFFF) and the German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF) had already been exhausted by the end of August. This brings into focus, alongside......
The legal dispute over the planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance continues to escalate. Whilst California and Paramount are in talks over a possible out-of-court settlement, Iowa......
More than 100 Austrian film-makers have launched the social media campaign #FairStreamtBesser. They are calling on Austrian politicians to introduce a levy on international streaming providers that generate revenue in Austria. The aim is......
FFF Bayern is launching a new start-up competition for young production companies. The aim of the initiative is to support up-and-coming producers in sustainably establishing their own companies, thereby strengthening Bavaria as a film location......
Amazon MGM Studios has signed a multi-year first-look deal with British producer David Heyman and his production company, Heyday Films. Under the terms of the agreement, Amazon MGM will have first access to......
Cologne, 19 August 2026 – Around three months after the merger of RTL Deutschland and Sky Deutschland, RTL is continuing to drive forward the integration of the two companies. In addition to closer integration......
The FilmFest Hamburg Industry Days, taking place from 28 September to 1 October 2026, will once again bring together a range of industry events for the international film and cinema sector. This year’s programme will focus, amongst other things, on......