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cineuropa.org • 11 u

Mediavision reports huge increase in piracy in Scandinavian countries Mediavision reports a sharp increase in illegal IPTV usage in the Nordics, especially in Sweden. In the fall of 2024, more than 700,000 Swedish households paid for such services, an increase of 25% compared to the spring.

filmkrant • 14 u

A Minecraft Movie is already breaking records Despite negative reviews, "A Minecraft Movie" enjoyed a record-breaking opening weekend in 2025, marking the best opening ever for a video game adaptation in the U.S., where it grossed $157 million. Internationally, it grossed another $144 million. Movie" in 2023.

variety • 2 d

Panama is making new plans to grow its film industry and attract more people Panama is working to strengthen its film industry with new initiatives led by Vice Minister of Culture Arianne Benedetti. Enhanced incentives are being proposed, including increased cash-back rebates and more support for the Panamanian Film Fund.

variety • 2 d

Co-production boost and solid financing system feed a healthy harvest of Swiss films at Visions du Réel The Visions du Réel film festival in Switzerland, taking place from 4 to 13 April 2025, will feature 31 Swiss productions and co-productions, including the opening film "Blame" by Christian Frei.

cineuropa.org • 3 d

German home video market sees record growth despite slower expansion in 2024 In 2024, the German home video market reached a record turnover of €4.5 billion, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year, but a slowdown compared to the 13% growth in 2023. Growth was mainly driven by streaming services, while physical media declined further.

cineuropa.org • 4 d

UFO Sweden is the first film to change language thanks to a visual dubbing system with artificial intelligence The Swedish science fiction film “UFO Sweden,” directed by Victor Danell and produced by Crazy Pictures, is the first film to use an AI system for visual dubbing. The technology syncs actors’ lip movements and facial expressions with the English language.

cineuropa.org • 1 w

The Cannes Film Festival Residence unveils its 2025 selection The Cannes Film Festival Residence has selected six directors for its 49th session to work in Paris on their first or second feature film. Also participating are Andrea Gatopoulos, Simon Maria Kubiena, who is writing 'The Flowering of a Chimera', and Rodrigo Ribeyro.

Belgium

cineuropa.org • 11 u

Genre films take center stage at ninth BIF Market The ninth edition of the BIF Market, part of the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, will take place from 14-18 April at Brussels Expo and online from 8 April to 3 May. This platform focuses on genre cinema such as horror, fantasy and science fiction.

vertigoweb • 1 d

Philip Glass Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 25th World Soundtrack Awards Philip Glass, the influential American composer, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award during the concert 'Minimalism in Motion: Glass, Nyman and Beyond' on October 16, 2025. The Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by Dirk Brossé, will perform his music.

vaf • 5 d

Six Flemish series selected for Canneseries The eighth edition of the international series festival Canneseries (24-29 April) will be Flemish, with a selection of no fewer than six series produced in Flanders. In addition, The Big Fuck-Up and Holy Sh!t will have a special screening.

filmfestivaloostende • 6 d

First look at Jonathan Michiels and Jennifer Heylen in the new Streamz Original 'Oh, Otto!' The new Streamz Original dramedy 'Oh, Otto!' follows the life of Otto (Jonathan Michiels), a twenty-something in Brussels who struggles with heartbreak after a breakup.

Netherlands

directorsguild • 11 u

Mores annual extras: More demand for support and advice in 2024 Mores, the support and advice center for transgressive behavior in the cultural, creative and media sector, saw an increase in requests for help in 2024. The number of people who contacted the confidential counselors increased by almost 50% to 294.

nu • 11 u

Lisa Loeb makes film debut in Nice with the Girls Comedian Lisa Loeb makes her film debut in "Lekker met de Meiden", in which Renze Klamer also plays a guest role. The film, produced by NewBe, follows five friends who try to restore their friendship during a girls' trip.

goshort • 19 u

Intimate and compelling films awarded at Go Short During the 17th edition of Go Short, the Go Short Awards were presented in Nijmegen. The awards are a springboard for international film awards such as the Oscars. The audience award went to 'Between Delicate and Violent' by Şirin Bahar Demirel.

broadcastmagazine • 19 u

Draw and See the World shows unknown story of black Surinamese who fought for the Netherlands in WWII In his short film "Draw and See the World", director Safi Graauw highlights the contribution of Suriname and Curaçao during the Second World War. He hopes that the film will eventually be shown in schools.

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cineuropa.org • 1 w

The Netherlands Film Production Incentive has now generated over €1 billion in spending

variety • 1 w

Digital takes over as India's media and entertainment sector hits $29 billion

cineuropa.org • 1 w

When the Light Breaks crowned Film of the Year and Touch dominates with ten wins at Iceland's Edda Awards

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