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.
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.
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.
The media giant Paramount has formally petitioned the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to secure massive investment from the Middle East.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has held its 27th annual BAFTA Television Craft Awards ceremony.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
