💬 Alexander Zharov outlines Gazprom-Media strategy
Gazprom-Media Holding (GPMH) CEO Alexander Zharov confirmed in an interview that his contract has been extended early — a new three-year management cycle begins March 24, 2026.
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🐉 FilMart 2026: AI, microdramas and Hong Kong thaw
The 30th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FilMart) drew a record 8,000 professionals, confirming its status as the premier East-West hub.
📚 AI scandal rocks publishing
Hachette Book Group has announced it will not publish the novel Shy Girl over suspicions it was generated using artificial intelligence.
📑 Netflix denies "spoon-feeding" plots
At the recent Oscars ceremony, host Conan O’Brien and Sterling K. Brown performed a skit mocking streaming platforms’ new trend.
👧 IRI to invest in children's and teen content
The Internet Development Institute (IRI) will allocate 5.1 billion rubles through 2027 to create 35 projects targeting audiences under 14.
📊 VK's media segment fuels overall growth
VK Group has published its 2025 financial results, with media services emerging as one of the key growth drivers.
💼 RTVI streamlines CEO role
Media group RTVI has announced a major management transformation. The key development is the merger of digital and news operations into a unified ecosystem.
🔥 Yakut cinema debuts at Filmart for the first time
Yakut filmmaking is stepping onto a new international stage. At Asia’s largest film market Filmart in Hong Kong, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) has opened its first-ever regional stand.
🎦 Streaming platforms love theatrical releases
A European Audiovisual Observatory study has confirmed a direct link between big-screen success and streaming popularity.
🕷 Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer shatters all global records
Sony and Marvel have rewritten internet history. The trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day racked up an astonishing 718.6 million views in its first 24 hours.