"The future is a space of possibilities," says futurologist Florence Gaub. The more influence we believe we have on shaping these possibilities, the more positively we perceive the future. The mood brightens......

Economic situation and sentiment among VFX studios are poor, according to VTFF survey The visual effects (VFX) market has become one of the global growth drivers in the media and entertainment industry......

The fear of new technologies has accompanied the entertainment industry and film culture from the very beginning. Ultimately, colour and sound film were just as unstoppable as private television and "internet videos". The...... is experiencing a deeply unsettling disruption.

Berlin, 18 July 2024 - The collective bargaining parties Allianz Deutscher Produzenten - Film und Fernsehen e.V., the trade union ver.di and the actors' association BFFS reached an agreement in the night of 17 July......

Federal government reaches agreement on the 2025 federal budget: also includes an agreement on film location funding, which will benefit the entire German film industry and especially the technical-creative service providers in Germany......

You're always smarter afterwards. We are quick to offer explanations after the event. This applies to the Euro2024, stock market prices and cinema successes. A cause-and-effect relationship or even a risk impact assessment in advance......

Media consumption is changing: genre films are booming in cinemas, while franchises once thought to be immortal are losing their appeal. Authentic short stories are replacing long-running series. Programme television will die out with the possibilities of AI,......

Fremantle expands its partnership with Pluto TV and launches 25 FAST channels, including some in Germany. Channels available in Germany include Baywatch, Supermarket Sweep, Family Feud Classic,......

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have announced a rare cross-platform streaming bundle to retain subscribers. This bundle includes Disney+, Hulu and Max and is aimed at attracting new viewers......

Ownership of companies in the creative industries is set to change dramatically. At one of Europe's largest investor congresses in Berlin last week, leading market players discussed potential investment opportunities, refinancing and sustainability.......