🎬 Russian Film Exports in Crisis
The Russian film industry is undergoing a painful restructuring. After the golden year of 2019 — when international box‑office revenues peaked at $52.6 million — export performance has gone into a steep decline.
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🎖 “Stranger Things” Sets Records — But Bluey Remains Unstoppable
Nielsen has released its 2025 year-end streaming report (the ARTEYs), and the numbers are staggering: Americans streamed a record 16.7 trillion minutes, up 19% from 2024.
▶️ YouTube Deletes Channels with Millions of Subscribers
YouTube has launched a large‑scale crackdown on so‑called “AI slop” — low‑quality content generated entirely by artificial intelligence to inflate views.
🎤 CSTB.PRO.MEDIA 2026 Forum Unveils Business Program
On February 17–18, Moscow will host the 28th CSTB.PRO.MEDIA Forum, bringing together media‑industry leaders to discuss how to survive and grow amid the shifting realities of today’s video market.
🎌 Japan’s Film Market Breaks Records
Japan’s box office had a triumphant year in 2025. According to Eiren, total revenues reached a historic high of ¥274.45 billion ($1.79 billion) — up 32% from the previous year.
📺 Thematic TV 2026: AI Revolution and Cross‑Platform Reach
The niche television industry in 2026 is betting on technology and flexibility. Experts from 1TVCh have identified the key trends that are shaping the market right now.
Holiday Content Collections for February 23 and March 8 Now Available on Mediabaza
The B2B media platform Mediabaza has unveiled updated collections of feature films, TV series, and documentaries ahead of the upcoming holidays.
🔍 Mediascope to Know Everything About Viewers
The Ministry of Digital Development is preparing a major expansion of the data that online cinemas and social networks must share with the national audience measurement company Mediascope.
🎫 “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Crosses the $1 Billion Mark
Disney is celebrating a massive success: the third installment of 20th Century Studios’ franchise, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has officially surpassed $1 billion at the global box office.
👩🎤 Roskomnadzor Blocks Popular Anime Encyclopedia
Roskomnadzor has restricted access to Shikimori, one of the largest Russian-language platforms dedicated to anime and manga.