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The nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards have been announced. Among the Oscar nominees 2020, Joker received the most nominations with 11, including nominations in the categories of Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role, and Directing. Other Oscars 2020 nominees...
Sky Italia and ViacomCBS sign new agreement
ViacomCBS Networks and Sky Italia have unveiled a new expanded multiyear carriage deal. The agreement covers 12 networks, adding Paramount Network, Spike and VH1 to Sky Italia, which have so far been available only on terrestrial TV in the country, to the pay TV...
ViacomCBS takes 49% stake in Miramax for $375M
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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...
Fremantle announces new structure in Italy
Fremantle announces a new structure in Italy and the launch of a new label: The Apartment, which will focus on the creation of international drama and movies. From 1 January 2020, the group’s activities in Italy will be developed through three separate entities, all...#MiaBoxOffice December 12-15, 2019: ‘Il primo Natale’ at the top
Il primo Natale immediately at the top, followed by Frozen II and L’Immortale. Check out the whole ranking of the weekend December 12-15, 2019. Il primo Natale makes its debut in cinemas with € 3,142,947, winning the first position in the top 10. Frozen II in...
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...
Noir in Festival: Premio Caligari to ‘Piranhas’ and ‘Lo Spietato’ (MIA 2017)
Noir in Festival Awards 2019 winners include Lo Spietato by Renato De Maria, presented as a project at MIA|Film Co-production Market 2017. Noir in Festival (December 6- 2, 2019) brought to Como and Milan the best of the genre, from cinema to literature and drama...
Banijay Rights acquires Funwood Media
Banijay Rights announces the acquisition of Funwood Media. Incorporating both of the businesses sub-brands, Funwood Media Italia and Funwood Media Ibérica, the deal sees Banijay Group’s leading distribution arm enhance its distribution, production and licensing...
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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