More than half of the professional video content consumed in Russia today is accessed through illegal platforms. This was stated by Alexey Byrdin, CEO of the “Internet Video” Association (AIV), during the TeleMultiMedia Forum 2026.
Russian video platforms continue to solidify their positions in 2026, emerging as the country’s primary channels for content consumption. According to a study by the analytical agency TelecomDaily, Rutube has become the main beneficiary of YouTube’s slowdown, with its usage share reaching 79%.
The United Kingdom has established itself as the leading market for micro-dramas in Europe, reaching 8.2 million monthly active users (MAU) last year.
Streaming television continues to reshape the global media landscape. According to the 2026 global study Must-CTV: From Promise to Performance, published by the digital media measurement platform DoubleVerify, marketers worldwide are aggressively scaling up their ad spend across top streaming venues, with YouTube emerging as the absolute leader in budget growth.
Kinopoisk, Russia’s leading streaming platform and major film database, has updated its policy regarding user reviews. Going forward, long-form audience reviews will not be displayed on the pages of new releases for four weeks following their official theatrical or digital premiere in Russia.
Screeny, a platform that organizes theatrical screenings of premier content from popular digital creators, is testing a new business model: whether an internet fandom can generate consistent, sustainable demand for offline ticket sales.
Medialogia has released its Top 30 Russian TV Series Ranking for April 2026, revealing a dominant monthly trend: the triumphant comeback of legacy franchises and nostalgic reboots.
CNN has filed a lawsuit against the AI company Perplexity in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The news giant accuses the startup of illegally copying and distributing its content without prior consent.
Illicit access to live free-to-air and pay-TV broadcasts has dealt a major blow to the German economy. According to a study by consulting firm Goldmedia, commissioned by the industry association VAUNET, losses reached €2.4 billion last year.
Amazon has announced a massive integration of generative AI into the entertainment sector. Amazon MGM Studios and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have joined forces to launch the GenAI Creators Fund, an initiative designed to empower filmmakers, digital creators, and startups to leverage AI technologies across all stages of film and television production.
