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Paramount’s planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery remains subject to a multi-stage regulatory review process on both sides of the Atlantic. Whilst the European Commission had already opened its merger control proceedings in early June......
Producer Michael Souvignier is to be awarded the 2026 Carl Laemmle Producer’s Prize. This was announced by the Production Alliance. With this honour, the industry is recognising a producer who, over the course of decades, has shaped the German film......
The US actors’ union SAG-AFTRA has approved the collective agreement negotiated in May with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers by a clear majority. With a turnout of around 19 per cent, members voted......
The Leipzig Film Art Fair has officially opened the submission and accreditation phase for its 26th edition. The industry event will take place in Leipzig from 14 to 18 September 2026 and is regarded as a key......
The submission period for the BKM Cinema Programme Award („Liebling Kino“) and the federal government’s cinema and distribution programme awards is now open. Cinemas in Germany can submit their applications online with immediate effect. The deadline is on......
FILMFEST MÃœNCHEN is further expanding its industry programme for 2026. As part of the Industry Days, from 28 June to 3 July, filmmakers, producers and industry representatives will come together to discuss the latest developments in......
With the completion of the RTL Group’s takeover of Sky Deutschland, a phase of comprehensive structural integration is beginning in the German-speaking media market. Within a matter of days, RTL Deutschland has taken over key areas of......
The Federal Cartel Office has approved the formation of a joint venture between the Banijay Group and All3Media without imposing any conditions. This will enable two of the largest international production groups to expand their activities in the field of audiovisual content......
The publication of the comments on the MedienInvestVG makes it clear that, whilst the industry hardly questions the law’s objective, it does take issue with its specific provisions. The real conflict is not between support and......
The Cannes Film Market remains one of the most important barometers of the international film industry. However, this year’s edition of the Marché du Film reveals a trend that has been evident for several years now......