Banijay Productions Germany is entering the growing market for microdramas, thereby expanding its fiction portfolio in a targeted manner. The background to this is the increasing importance of short-format, mobile-optimised series, which are becoming increasingly popular internationally......
The streaming world is facing a major change. Platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video are no longer isolated - they are becoming part of complex bundled offers, often combined with cable, telecoms packages......
WDR and the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW have launched the "Made in NRW" development initiative. The aim is to provide targeted support for the development phase of film, series and documentary projects for digital platforms......
The planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance remains the focus of US antitrust regulators. The US Department of Justice has made it clear that the review of the multi-billion dollar deal is not being conducted for political reasons......
Filming has begun in Berlin on the new episode of the ZDF crime series Die Jägerin. Under the working title Der Tod ist weiß (Death is White), Nadja Uhl is once again in the lead role as public prosecutor Judith......
Sony is planning to wind up the global visual effects company Pixomondo. According to the industry magazine Televisual, current projects are to be finalised before business operations are discontinued. The decision affects all......
The film production and distribution company DCM has fully acquired the Swiss independent distribution company Ascot Elite Entertainment. The transaction was completed on 19 March 2026. The change of ownership marks the end of the......
Hamburg, 19 March 2026 - The ZDF early evening series Notruf Hafenkante (AT) is returning: filming is currently underway in Hamburg and the surrounding area for the 21st season, which will comprise 20 new episodes.......
Unterföhring, 19 March 2026 - ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE is selling its marketing companies esome (Connected TV) and Kairion (Retail Media) to the private equity firm Pivotum Capital. The transaction is expected to close in April......
DOK.fest München is significantly expanding its educational programme DOK.education 2026 and is focusing on innovative formats that convey both the visual and auditory dimensions of documentary films. The core programme remains......