Scientists from the Universities of Bristol and Bath have conducted a groundbreaking experiment in a “Smart Cinema.” Using biometric sensors, researchers captured the physical and emotional reactions of an audience to a film, aiming to understand the mechanics of how cinema influences human consciousness.
The 48th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) has officially concluded. The closing ceremony, held this past weekend, served as the grand finale to the extensive showcase, honoring the standout works from the main competition and special sections.
Gazprom-Media Holding and the Ministry of Culture of Serbia have signed a strategic roadmap to advance joint television and film production.
Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have voted in favor of a historic merger with David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance. The deal’s figures are staggering: $31 per share in cash, valuing WBD’s equity at $81 billion.
Russian audiences will not see the story of a North Korean defector on the big screen. The Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation has officially denied a distribution license for the film Leaving North Korea (originally titled Noryang).
YouTube has officially opened access to its proprietary deepfake detection system for a wide range of public figures. Actors, musicians, athletes, and politicians can now identify and remove videos that illicitly use their likeness or voice—even if they do not maintain an official channel on the platform.
The business program of the MUSE 2026 Telecom Operators Forum opened with a session dedicated to state regulation.
The Russian online cinema market has reached a new milestone. According to data from ICMR, as of the first quarter of 2026, 56% of urban residents are now using streaming subscriptions. The number of paying users has also hit an all-time high, reaching 45%.
At the NAB Show 2026, Brazilian officials announced that the country has selected the American ATSC 3.0 standard as the foundation for its next-generation television system, known as DTV+.
The first quarter of 2026 has been exceptionally busy for Russian streaming services. Analysis of March and quarterly viewership data shows that online cinema audiences are at peak activity: viewers are responding instantly to digital premieres, while “word-of-mouth” is driving older hits back into the charts.
