The Video Game Industry Is Brutal. Now It’s Unionizing.
Workers at Microsoft’s flagship game studio have won a landmark contract after years of fighting. Source: MJ
Durban FilmMart Head on Why This Year’s Event Is ‘Looking Inward’ as African Screen Industries Strive to ‘Create Solutions’ on Their Own Terms
The Durban FilmMart returns for its 17th edition with a full slate of conversations and events looking to build on the legacy of innovation, disruption and industry-defining discussions at what is arguably the most influential film market on the continent. … Continued
France’s Film and TV Industry Faces Funding Squeeze as Netflix Becomes Leading Private Investor in French Content
French broadcasting authority ARCOM released a report highlighting the dramatic shift in the balance of power, with Netflix becoming France’s largest private contributor to local creation for the first time in 2025, investing €308 million, including €250 million in audiovisual … Continued
The magnificent, historic British cinemas worth travelling for
As the UK’s picture houses continue to enjoy a renaissance with digital-weary audiences, here are 10 of the country’s finest examples. Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/magnificent-historic-british-cinemas-worth-travelling-for/
Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Coughs Up Just $5 Million a Year for Indie Films
The mega-studio will spend at least $1.5 billion in additional domestic film and TV production over five years. But buried in the consent decree is this rather underwhelming promise: The company will allocate just $5 million per year to acquire … Continued
European Arthouse Cinema Day invites cinemas worldwide to join its 11th edition
Over its first ten editions, European Arthouse Cinema Day has reached 600,000 spectators in 45 countries, with approximately 660 cinemas participating annually. The 2025 edition featured 4,277 screenings and 400 national events, alongside international activities and workshops involving cinema professionals … Continued