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The impact of TikTok on cinema revenue was discussed during the Sorrento Industry Days During the Sorrento Industry Days, organized by ANEC and ANICA, a study was presented on the influence of TikTok on cinema attendance. This study, led by Alice Porrati, shows that TikTok plays a crucial role in film marketing.

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EFAD: Ensuring European audiovisual diversity through policy, funding and collective action The European Film Agencies Directors Association (EFAD), led by Secretary General Sevara Irgacheva, focuses on supporting European audiovisual works through public funding.

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British actors and other artists support AI action after overwhelming vote. British actors and other performers, members of the Equity union, have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action to demand better protections against artificial intelligence (AI). In a vote, 99.6% refused to be digitally scanned on set without adequate AI protections.

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Oscars to be streamed live on YouTube for free worldwide from 2029 Starting in 2029, the Oscars will be streamed exclusively on YouTube, under an agreement between the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube. This deal begins with the 101st ceremony and runs until 2033. Until then, the Oscars will remain on ABC.

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Five European Oscar contenders have been shortlisted for Best International Feature Film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists for the 98th Academy Awards, with five European films nominated for Best International Feature Film. The ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

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The Berlin Film Festival unveils the first films to be shown in its Panorama section. The Berlin Film Festival has announced the first 12 films that will be screened in its Panorama section. This includes 10 world premieres and five debuts. Films such as "Allegro Pastell" from Germany and "Bucks Harbor" from the US will have their world premieres.

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The Finnish Film Foundation awards more than €3.1 million to 35 new projects. The Finnish Film Foundation awarded €3.1 million to 35 new projects in December. The largest production grant, €900,000, went to Miia Tervo's "You Crazy Thing," produced by Yellow Film & TV.

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IFFR unveils its eclectic competition programme for 2026 The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has announced the lineups for the Tiger and Big Screen competitions of its 55th edition, which takes place from January 29 to February 8, 2026. Jury members and opening and closing films have also been announced.

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Ten promising European actors selected for the Shooting Stars programme at the Berlinale. European Film Promotion has selected ten emerging acting talents for the 29th edition of the European Shooting Stars. These actors will be presented at the 76th Berlin Film Festival from February 12th to 22nd.

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Sigourney Weaver praises James Cameron's "anti-AI" technology used in the "Avatar" films, saying he designed it to "allow actors to be whoever they wanted to be." Sigourney Weaver praised James Cameron's anti-AI technology, used in the "Avatar" films, at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia. This technology, which doesn't use generative AI, allows actors to digitally shape characters through their micro-expressions.

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The Golden Globe nominations have been announced The Golden Globes nominations have been announced, with notable moments such as "Wicked: For Good" missing out on a Best Picture nomination. The awards ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, will take place on January 11, 2026.

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Clermont-Ferrand announces 2026 programme The 48th edition of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, the world's largest short film festival, will take place from January 30 to February 7, 2026.


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