Paramount, Comcast and Netflix have submitted their first non-binding offers for Warner Bros. Discovery. The media group is now examining whether it will sell itself completely, partially - or not at all.......

Brandenburg is the last federal state to approve the reform treaty for ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio. This means that the planned changes will officially come into force on 1 December - a signal for the film ......

The media industry is eagerly awaiting Warner Bros. Discovery: major studios and streaming providers are currently examining a possible takeover of the group. The first deadline for interested parties is November 2025, until......

The BKM is investing more in culture in 2026 than ever before - around 2.57 billion euros. However, hardly any of this will be left for cinemas: Investment funding is being cut again, while new programmes......

The independent film industry is facing one of the biggest upheavals of the last decade. At the American Film Market (AFM) 2025, the reality becomes clear: fewer buyers, smaller minimum guarantees (MGs) and stricter negotiations......

Berlin, 13 November 2025 - The technical and creative service providers in the German film and TV industry are under massive pressure. 63 % of companies view their economic situation critically, expectations for 2026 are......

German film is under pressure: despite international success, productions, cinemas and streaming platforms are struggling with difficult framework conditions. Politicians and experts discussed funding instruments, investment obligations and the......

Berlin, 7 November 2025 - In the run-up to the meeting of the Committee on Culture and the Media, the digital association Bitkom has commented on current issues relating to film funding and cinema policy. In its......

Following the takeover by Skydance, Paramount is undergoing the most far-reaching transformation in its recent history. While thousands of jobs are being cut and programme structures reorganised, the long-established studio is facing a crucial question:......

The German film industry is raising its voice together: 32 associations from all areas of the industry - from producers and screenwriters to actors - have called for a legal investment obligation for streaming providers......