🙅♂️ Americans are no longer willing to overpay for content
Just as the entertainment industry’s biggest players have finally turned streaming into a profitable enterprise, a new threat has emerged.
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👀 Experts provide insights into the Russian streaming market
The Russian online cinema market concluded 2025 with record revenues exceeding 200 billion rubles. Despite forecasts of stagnation, the industry maintains double-digit growth rates. However, experts warn that the “natural subscriber base” is reaching exhaustion while production costs continue to climb relentlessly.
📺 AI changes the rules of the TV industry
In the world of broadcasting, artificial intelligence has evolved from a mere experiment into a practical necessity. According to a report by the Digital TV Group (DTG), the technology is no longer just accelerating production; it is completely reshaping the market landscape.
🤝 Yandex to share "Alisa" with Beeline
The companies have announced a strategic partnership under which Beeline customers will receive set-top boxes powered by the YaOS operating system. The standout feature is the integrated “Alisa” voice assistant, which transforms the television into a central hub for smart home management.
🎓 The myth of AI layoffs in Hollywood debunked
Despite mass layoffs across California’s creative sector, artificial intelligence has not yet become the “job killer” many feared. This is the primary conclusion of the annual report released by the Otis College of Art and Design.
🧐 Ministry of Culture defines priority themes for Russian cinema
The Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation has introduced draft decrees regulating financial assistance for the production of national films in 2026.
💫 Italian plumber tops the British box office
The animated blockbuster from Universal, “The Super Mario Movie: Galactic Edition,” has made a triumphant debut in theaters across the UK and Ireland.
📊 The twilight of Dramas and the Hollywood renaissance
The first quarter of 2026 has been marked by a sharp shift in viewer preferences. According to the “Kinopoisk Pro Index,” overall interest in TV series in Russia has declined by 26% compared to last year.
👁 Viewers prioritize "shortlists" of favorite channels
The thematic TV market in 2026 reveals a new logic in consumption. According to a MediaHills analysis of 9 million households, viewers have moved away from chaotic channel surfing in favor of established viewing habits.
🎼 Plus Studio acquires Flysound
Plus Studio, the production center of Yandex, has announced the acquisition of the sound post-production company Flysound.