The format of vertical micro-dramas with two-to-three-minute episodes, which originated in China, is taking the US media industry by storm. Against the backdrop of the pandemic’s lingering effects and Hollywood strikes, American actors, screenwriters, and directors are migrating to this segment in droves.
Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) plans to build and launch two new domestic spacecraft, Express-AMU51 and Express-AMU52, by 2030.
The global Super Hi-Vision (8K) ultra-high-definition video technology market has entered a phase of rapid growth. According to an analytical report by SAC Insight, the segment’s widespread expansion comes despite modest consumer demand for 8K television sets.
Revenue for illegal online cinemas in the Russian segment of the internet has shown positive dynamics for the first time in a long while. According to a study by F6 for the first half of 2026, shadow revenues for pirate platforms rose by 4.2%, reaching $17.3 million.
The global television industry is entering one of its most profound periods of transformation in decades. A survey conducted by CNBC among ten top executives at major media conglomerates reveals what the TV market could look like by 2029.
Unofficial theatrical distribution in Russia has once again outstripped legal releases, with Christopher Nolan’s epic drama The Odyssey topping the box office chart after a one-week hiatus.
In partnership with analytics service Insightrackr, platform Mintegral released a global report detailing non-gaming app trends for H2 2026. Data shows global non-gaming app downloads reached 47.5 billion in the first half of 2026—a 16.6% year-over-year increase.
Russia is considering stricter regulations for generative artificial intelligence. Labeling requirements for images, audio, and video created using large-scale AI models may shift from a previously proposed voluntary format into a strict legal mandate.
In the first half of 2026, the combined revenue of Russian streaming services rose by 31% year-over-year, reaching 99.5 billion rubles. The market continues to display strong positive momentum, though growth rates are gradually stabilizing following surges of 45% in H1 2025 and 42% in H1 2024.
At the recent Baikal Telecommunication Operators Conference (BKOS) in the village of Listvyanka, MSK-IX Medialogistika project managers Galina Kryukova and Yulia Blinova showcased two interconnected channels for working with TV broadcasters: reliable TV signal delivery via the Medialogistika platform and streamlined channel selection and ordering through mediabaza.ru.
