⚖️ Online Cinemas Fined Again
On February 10, the Tagansky District Court of Moscow issued a series of rulings against several of the country’s largest video platforms.
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🏆 Mediabaza Becomes Partner of the National Award “Big Digit”
The industry platform Mediabaza will serve as a partner of the 17th National Award in the Field of Multichannel Digital Television “Big Digit.”
👛 For Viewers, Money Matters More Than Content
A 2025 study by Parks Associates found that household budget savings have become the leading reason people cancel streaming subscriptions — surpassing the importance of exclusive content.
🔥 Olympic Viewership Surpasses Expectations
The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo delivered spectacular numbers. The broadcast drew 21.4 million viewers across NBC and Peacock — 34% higher than the Beijing 2022 opening.
🎦 Stray Kids Dominate Global Box Office
This past weekend belonged to K‑Pop: the concert film Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience made a triumphant debut, grossing $19.9 million worldwide.
📉 Russia’s TV Series Boom Is Fading
According to KinoPoisk Pro Index data, in 2025 Russian viewers’ interest in TV series dropped by 8% compared to the previous year.
😡 Film Academy Abandons the Big Screen
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has made a decision that has sparked outrage among Hollywood filmmakers.
📹 North American TV Production Grows for Second Year in a Row
After a prolonged downturn and widespread cutbacks in 2022, the North American scripted TV market has returned to growth.
🏆 Paul Thomas Anderson Wins Top DGA Award
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has announced its winners, and the big triumph of the 78th ceremony went to Paul Thomas Anderson, who took home the top prize for Battle by Battle, beating out Ryan Coogler, Josh Safdie, and Chloé Zhao.
🚶♂️ Several Thematic TV Channels Withdraw from Russia
SPI International (part of Canal+ Group) has suspended broadcasting of its channels in Russia. Contracts for 2026 will not be renewed.