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.
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) and Chinese conglomerate ByteDance have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at protecting the film and television industry’s intellectual property.
Sony Pictures’ blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its record-breaking run at the box office. Closing out its third weekend, the film pulled in $70 million in North America, holding the top spot at the box office for the third consecutive week.
Google TV continues to strengthen its position in the free ad-supported streaming segment. The company has announced a substantial expansion of its Freeplay service, adding new linear channels alongside a vast on-demand content library.
Russia is preparing amendments to its legislation governing artificial intelligence and intellectual property protection. Developers of AI models may soon be required to pay compensation to rights holders for using their protected works during model training and fine-tuning.
