The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has successfully completed the relocation of the Express-AT2 satellite. As of April 8, television broadcasting services for residents in European Russia, the Urals, and Western Siberia have been fully restored.
The plumber’s cosmic adventures have arrived in China. Universal’s animated feature “The Super Mario Movie: Galactic Edition” secured the top spot in the local box office for the April 3–5 weekend, grossing $8.3 million in its debut.
Edgar Wright’s sci-fi action film “The Running Man,” released late last year, initially appeared to be a high-profile flop. With a budget of $110 million, the film struggled to break even during its theatrical run, pulling in modest box office numbers.
The psychological thriller “Bunny!!” (Tho Oi) has made a triumphant debut on the global stage. Distributor 3388 Films reported that within just one week of screenings across North America and Europe, the film grossed over $1 million.
The business session “Videopotok: Practical AI Applications in the Media Business” is just over a week away. The event will take place on April 16 at the Media Technology Cluster in Skolkovo.
Russia’s online cinema market grew 39% in 2025, reaching 189 billion rubles. Per TMT Consulting, paid subscriptions remain the growth engine, while the ad-supported model (AVoD) stagnates below 5% market share.
The spy action sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge from Jio Studios and B62 Studios has become a genuine global box office sensation. After its third weekend, the film’s earnings surpassed $174.4 million, cementing its historic triumph.
Audience measurement firm Mediascope has published first-quarter 2026 TV viewing results for Russia. The study covers the entire population over age 4, including urban homes and dachas.
Telecom company 1TVCh has lined up an action-packed week for viewers. From April 6–12, thematic channels launch projects spanning diverse interests: from family animation and gourmet cuisine to extreme sports and botanical wonders.
While the film industry fears AI-generated copies of actors and scripts written by chatbots, the real expansion of these technologies in Hollywood is happening quietly and from the ground up.
