The global box office is showing incredible momentum in May 2026. Growth is being fueled primarily by long-awaited sequels and large-scale musical biopics, which are drawing audiences back to theaters in droves.
The Russian firm F6 has released its report on the most popular films and television series on pirated platforms for April 2026. The study is based on the volume of illegal copies available across torrent trackers and unauthorized streaming sites within the Russian segment of the internet (Runet).
According to a recent report by PwC, the valuation of sports media rights will cease to be the primary growth driver for the industry in the coming years. Experts warn that the market must adopt more flexible revenue models to keep pace with a dramatic shift in fan behavior.
British television’s biggest night took place at London’s Royal Festival Hall for the annual BAFTA TV Awards. It was a historic evening for Stephen Graham and the team behind Adolescence; the Netflix hit made a clean sweep, taking home four masks in a single night—a first for the project.
Global pop sensation Dua Lipa has entered a legal battle with tech titan Samsung Electronics. The British star has accused the company of unlawfully using her image to promote its televisions, seeking $15 million (approximately €12.7 million) in damages.
Summer is just around the corner, bringing with it the long-awaited school holidays and one of the year’s most significant occasions: International Children’s Day.
The Golden Globes has introduced new regulations regarding the use of neural networks in filmmaking. The use of generative AI is no longer grounds for automatic disqualification, provided one condition is met: the primacy of human creativity.
Medialogia has released its Russian Series Rating (RSR) for the first quarter of 2026. The study reveals a unique market dynamic: while Western hits achieve record-breaking scores during peak release windows, domestic linear TV projects ensure the long-term dominance of Russian content.
A tectonic shift has struck the U.S. mobile entertainment market. According to data from Omdia, as of late 2025, users are pivoting en masse from traditional series to micro-drama platforms, causing giants like Netflix and Disney+ to lose their grip on the mobile audience.
