🎵 RU.TV Unveils "Cosmic" Rebranding
Musical TV channel RU.TV has marked its 20th anniversary in a truly unique fashion, merging the music industry with space exploration technology.
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❌ GPM Dissolves "Friday!" Production Unit
Gazprom-Media Holding has finalized the closure of one of its production assets. According to data from the Federal Tax Service, Third Studio LLC—an in-house production unit launched by the Friday! TV channel in late 2023—was officially liquidated in March 2026.
👨👩👦👦 Russia to Introduce National Standard (GOST) for Family Values in Media
A new GOST (National Standard) for “Responsible Communications” has been developed in the Russian Federation. Its primary objective is to cultivate a positive image of large families within the media landscape.
📊 Yandex Doubles Down on Ecosystem Strategy
The company has released itsfinancial resultsfor the first quarter of 2026. While the technology block continues to advance infrastructure, the “Plus and Entertainment” segment has solidified its status as the primary driver of loyalty and ecosystem engagement.
👳🏻♂️ Paramount Seeks Approval to Utilize Arab Capital for WBD Acquisition
The media giant Paramount has formally petitioned the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to secure massive investment from the Middle East.
🏆 Winners of the 2026 BAFTA Television Craft Awards Announced
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has held its 27th annual BAFTA Television Craft Awards ceremony.
🕺 Michael Delivers Biggest Opening in Genre History
Antoine Fuqua’s biopic Michael performed a literal “moonwalk” across the global box office, defying skeptics and shattering multiple historical records. Despite a chilly reception from critics, overwhelming audience support has turned the premiere into a global triumph.
🪓 Streaming Services Begin Issuing Censorship Warnings
Russian online cinemas have started inserting special title cards notifying viewers of reductions in a film’s runtime. Before a movie begins, viewers may now encounter a message stating that certain scenes have been removed “in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.”
🎤 Grigory Kuzin: Television is Migrating to Data Centers
At the Multiservice (MUSE) 2026 forum, Grigory Kuzin, Director of Media Platforms at MSK-IX, delivered a keynote on the evolving architecture of the media market.
🐢 Subscription Growth in Russia Slows Sharply
The Russian market for ecosystem subscriptions has hit a structural ceiling. According to a report by Spektr, audience growth rates for market leaders fell significantly by the end of 2025.