Grierson Award 2026 for Anna Godas, guest at MIA 2026
Anna Godas, CEO and co-founder of Dogwoof, will receive the prestigious 2026 Grierson Trustees Award, sponsored by the BBC, in recognition of her company’s contribution to documentary production and distribution. The award ceremony will take place on November 10 at...
Warner Bros. and Paramount merger officially confirmed, Skydance is born
Monday, September 6, 2026, will be remembered as one of the most historic dates for the audiovisual industry, as stated by David Ellison, CEO of Skydance. The merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount has officially been approved, with both companies becoming part of...
Roma Lazio Film Commission Relaunches TV Series with “Roma Lazio in Serie”
With more than twenty series productions currently underway in the region and an industrial centrality that sees Lazio account for 54% of national production and 30% of the sector’s companies, “Roma Lazio in Serie” officially kicks off with a rich...
From blockbusters to TV Series, Hollywood is increasingly outsourcing productions
According to a study conducted by EY Quantitative Economics and Statistics, Hollywood has experienced a collapse in domestic production over the past 25 years, as the industry has increasingly chosen to produce films and television series in foreign markets. The...
Italian Box Office, September 28 – October 4. Naza Debuts in First Place
The week closes with a different ranking compared to the previous one. The new titles released in cinemas have changed, resulting in varying audience attendance. The documentary Naza, produced by The Guardian and JW Films and presented in competition at the Venice...
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: Ynon Kreiz to Join David Ellison at the Helm of the New Group
Paramount has chosen a second chief executive officer for the company that will emerge from its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery: Ynon Kreiz, the current chairman and CEO of Mattel. He is expected to join on October 5 and will serve as co-CEO alongside David Ellison...
12th Edition of MIA Presented: 630 Projects and 85 International Speakers
Yesterday, September 30, 2026, the press conference for the 12th edition of MIA – Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo was held at Palazzo Barberini. The event is promoted by ANICA, chaired by Alessandro Usai, and APA, chaired by Chiara Sbarigia, under the direction of...
Lazio: 4.1 million for 42 projects dedicated to cinemas and film arenas
According to Leandro Pesci, president of ANEC Lazio, regional investments represent an important step in supporting the evolution of cinemas through measures focused on safety, technological innovation, accessibility, energy efficiency and comfort. He stresses that...
From “Cinema Revolution” to “Cinema in Festa”: how audiences are returning to the movies
Data from the “Cinema Revolution” and “Cinema in Festa” initiatives helped drive box office growth to over €460 million by the end of September, marking a 10% increase compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The two projects address two different target audiences:...
Box Office Italy September 21 – September 27. Triumph for Ultimo and Avengers: Endgame – Extra
The week closes with a noticeably renewed ranking compared to the previous one. The arrival of new titles has shaken up the top positions, changing the balance and bringing audiences a more varied offering filled with new releases. Debuting in first place is Ultimo...
From MIA’s Film Co-Production Market to the Rome Film Festival for Simone Catania with “Brianza”
Coming up from October 13 to 25 is the 2026 Rome Film Festival, celebrating its twenty-first edition with 55 countries represented and a programme full of titles to discover. Among the titles announced at the press conference is also Brianza by Simone Catania,...
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