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ViacomCBS has acquired a 49% stake in Miramax from the film and TV producer’s parent company beIN Media Group for US$375m. The US$375m paid to beIN Media Group includes an up-front cash payment of approximately US$150m, along with a commitment to invest US$45m...
ITMedia Consulting Report: the Italian Television Market Revolution
In 2021 the Italian television market will be worth 8.3 billion euros with growth over the next two years at an average annual rate of 3.5%. The 13th ITMedia Consulting Report, II mercato televisivo in Italia: 2019-2021 – Al centro della rivoluzione (Italian...
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The POR FESR Lazio Cine-International 2020 call is launched
The POR FESR Lazio Cine-International 2020 call for proposals to support the production of international audiovisual works is launched. The budget is €5 million, half (€2.5 million) is reserved for audiovisual works of regional interest. POR FESR Lazio...
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Banijay Rights acquires Funwood Media
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2019 EFA – European Film Awards winners: the complete list
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Frozen II remains at the top, followed by L’Immortale and Knives Out. Check out the whole ranking of the weekend December 5-8, 2019. Frozen II secret remains in first place with €3,501,901 and €12,667,733 in total. All-Italian record new entry L’Immortale...
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The nonprofit Sundance Institute has announced the showcase of new independent feature films selected across all categories for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. The World Cinema Dramatic Competition section includes Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness by Massoud Bakhshi....
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