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variety • 7 m

How television markets are reinventing themselves amid economic sector challenges MipTV and the broader television industry are at a crossroads due to economic challenges such as declining pay-TV revenues and a slowdown in the growth of streaming services. TV markets are playing a new role in facilitating co-productions and finding financing.

cineuropa.org • 7 m

The Italian government is increasing investment obligations for VoD platforms The Italian government has increased investment requirements for VoD platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. These platforms must now spend 16% of their net annual income in Italy on "European" productions, of which 70% must go to "Italian" productions.

cineuropa.org • 7 m

Documentaries are causing a stir in Paris thanks to the Cinéma du Réel Festival The 46th edition of the International Documentary Festival Cinéma du Réel will take place in Paris from March 22 to 31, with an opening premiere of Mati Diop's Dahomey, winner of the Golden Bear in Berlin. The jury consists of international filmmakers and producers.

hollandfilmnieuws • 8 m

Juliette Binoche new President European Film Academy Juliette Binoche succeeds Agnieszka Holland as President of the European Film Academy. The French actress, known for international roles, will take on the symbolic role from May 1.

filmkrant • 8 m

Streamers stimulate the growth of European series Streaming services are driving the growth of European series, such as the Spanish Netflix series Berlin. While the third Golden Age of Television seems to be waning in the US, the number of European productions is increasing.

indiewire • 8 m

17 emerging female filmmakers to follow in 2024 IndieWire has announced its annual list of 17 emerging female filmmakers for 2024. These talents certainly deserve our attention!

nu • 8 m

These are the 2024 Oscar winners The film "Oppenheimer" is the big winner of the 96th Academy Awards, with seven awards. NU.nl lists the winners in the most important categories.

filmkrant • 8 m

Oppenheimer fulfills promise with seven Oscars The film Oppenheimer won seven awards at the Oscars, including Best Film and Best Director. Cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema also received an award. Christopher Nolan, director of the film, finally won his first Oscar for Best Picture and Best Director.

ad • 8 m

Winnie the Pooh horror named worst film of the year Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has become the big 'winner' of the Golden Raspberry Awards, the prizes for the worst film performances of the year. The horror film won five 'Razzies', including worst film, worst director and worst screenplay.

us.cnn • 8 m

'Rust' armorer found guilty of involuntary manslaughter The armorer of the film 'Rust', Hannah Gutierrez Reed, has been found guilty of manslaughter after the fatal on-set shooting incident in 2021. She was acquitted of tampering with evidence.

nu • 8 m

Oppenheimer big winner at SAG Awards, The Bear also wins prizes Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, was the big winner at the SAG Awards. The film won awards for Best Film Cast and Best Actor (Cillian Murphy). The Bear also won prizes, with three awards in the television categories.

filmkrant • 8 m

Berlinale 2024: The winners The winners were announced at the 74th Berlinale. Director Mati Diop received the Golden Bear for her documentary 'Dahomey', about the return of art treasures to Benin. Judge Lupita Nyong'o also rewarded Nelson Carlos De Los Santos Arias and Hong Sang-soo.

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