Carlo Rambaldi: Hollywood pays tribute with a star on the Walk of Fame
Carlo Rambaldi, the renowned special effects master and three-time Academy Award winner, will receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 15 in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce organised the initiative in collaboration with the...
From MIA’s 2023 Drama Co-Production Market to production, Harmonia begins shooting
Once again, MIA proves to be a strategic hub for promoting and developing projects: production is underway on the new psychological thriller series titled Harmonia (previously known as Costa Armonia), originally selected in 2023 for the MIA Drama Co-Production Market...
Italian Box Office, October 5–11. Debuts for Other Mommy and L’estranea
Italian cinemas welcome new protagonists, in a film landscape animated by debuts, surprises, and changes in the box office rankings. The spotlight falls primarily on Other Mommy and L’estranea, which enter the week’s most-watched titles, securing a place on the...
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...
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