Sanremo and Rai reach an agreement, the Festival stays at the Ariston Theater
After nine long months of negotiations, we have confirmation: the Italian Song Festival will continue to take place at the Ariston Theater in Sanremo. The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) of Liguria had ordered the City of Sanremo, owner of the “Italian Song...
Video Games: Hollywood’s New Goldmine
A recent study shows that, for Generation Alpha, digital franchises are overtaking superheroes. According to the National Research Group, seven of the top 10 entertainment properties kids under 12 talk about are video games, led by Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, Grand...
What we know about the agreement between Pier Silvio Berlusconi and Prosiebensat.1
Pier Silvio Berlusconi is working more and more towards a pan-European TV network. The results are expected tomorrow, Thursday, September 4th. According to various estimates, they are predicted to be between 70% and 75% of the capital. During the meeting between the...
BBC Studios signs agreement with Xiaomi TV+ for BBC Fast channels
BBC Studios has signed an agreement with Xiaomi TV+ making five BBC FAST channels available in various European markets starting this month: Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. Specifically, BBC Drama and Top Gear FAST are available on Xiaomi TV+ in all four markets,...
New Co-Production Programme launched between Italy and Latin American Countries
New €1 Million Annual scheme confirmed to support co-productions between Italy and Latin American countries.The initiative was announced by Cinecittà’s Internationalisation Department on 30 August, at the Italian Pavilion during the 82nd Venice International Film...
The future of entertainment: how creators and YouTube are revolutionizing Hollywood
In 2024, YouTube earned almost as much in advertising revenue as Disney, Paramount, Fox, and NBCUniversal combined, generating $36 billion in advertising and reaching the world’s largest television audience with 200 billion daily views. Last spring, YouTube...
Emilia-Romagna Film Commission: The Future of Audiovisuals through Sustainability, Gender Equality, and Innovation
During the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, a meeting entitled ‘Your Dream, Our Mission. The Emilia-Romagna cinema ecosystem: assessment and future prospects’ was held, promoted by the Emilia-Romagna Film Commission. The event provided an opportunity to take...
The Award Winners of the Filming Italy Venice Award
The annual Filming Italy Venice Award once again took place this year, an event conceived and directed by Tiziana Rocca, known for its international scope and strong commitment to supporting women in cinema.Held as part of the 82nd edition of the Venice International...
The Future of Italian Audiovisual Passes Through Venice: Growth, Challenges, and New EU Funds
On the second day of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, the event Cinema and Audiovisual in Numbers: A Cultural and Employment Engine and an Opportunity for the Country took place, organized by the Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual of the...
Netflix Sets Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Use in Production
After the experiment of El Eternauta, the Argentine series in which the use of generative AI enabled the creation of visual effects in significantly shorter production times compared to traditional methods, Netflix has officially introduced AI into its production...
Da’Vine Joy Randolph ambassador of the Filming Italy Venice Award 2025
The Filming Italy Venice Award returns on August 31 at the Lido of Venice, hosted in the Sala degli Stucchi of the Hotel Excelsior. The award highlights international film and television productions, celebrating the audiovisual industry and supporting its growth. A...
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