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......
Berlin, 10 November 2025 - A few days before the 2026 budget consultations, four key players in the German film and cinema industry - the HDF Kino, the AG Kino - Gilde, the......
Berlin, 6 November 2025 - With a new campaign entitled "Broken Promises? - Broken Promises?", the Production Alliance is calling on the German government to honour the investment commitment of international streaming providers agreed in the coalition agreement......
The Kiel "Tatort" team around Almila Bagriacik and Karoline Schuch is back in front of the camera. Nordfilm is producing two new crime thrillers for NDR - with prominent guest stars and exciting stories that......
Dr Markus Riese will take over the management of BRmedia GmbH on 1 January 2026. The experienced Head of Marketing at Bayerischer Rundfunk succeeds Ludger Lausberg and will be responsible for marketing, services and participations......
Munich, 4 November 2025 - The Munich-based production company Madame Zheng Production is strengthening its development team with Stefan Schurer, who has been working as Executive Producer Development since 1 November. Together with......
The VTFF Autumn Barometer 2025 shows: The German film and TV industry continues to struggle with cost pressure, a slump in orders and uncertain funding conditions. Many service providers are pessimistic about 2026 - they are pinning their hopes on Minister of State for Culture Dr.......
Hollywood is in a state of flux: fewer cinema releases, falling audience figures and the rise of streaming are fundamentally changing the film industry. There is no real return to its former strength - instead, a......
The Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg (MFG) is about to undergo a change at the top. Wiebke Wiesner will take over as Managing Director from 1 July 2026, succeeding Carl Bergengruen,......