▶️ Prime Video Takes Off with Local Content
At its first-ever International Originals showcase in London, Prime Video confirmed that the era of exclusively English-language dominance is over.
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🎬 German Film Renaissance: Production Budget to Double
Germany’s film industry is on the verge of major change. On the eve of Berlinale 2026, the German government unveiled a sweeping reform plan: annual sector funding will rise to €250 million, and streaming platforms will be required to invest in local content.
📡 Tricolor Grows by 10%
Contrary to analysts’ claims about a stagnating satellite market, Tricolor closed 2025 with strong results.
🇮🇹 TV in Italy Holds Its Ground
Despite the rise of YouTube and social media, traditional television in Italy showed remarkable resilience in 2025.
🌴 RTVI Expands Across the Caribbean
The RTVI media group has announced a major expansion: the channel has launched broadcasting in 10 Caribbean countries.
🥇 Olympics Help WBD Grow Its Audience
The start of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo has brought unprecedented audience growth for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).
🎺 Belarusian TV Channels Allowed to Use Music Without Extra Paperwork
TV channels included in Belarus’ mandatory basic package will now find it easier to work with music: they will be able to use tracks in their programs without obtaining the author’s prior consent, provided they pay the required remuneration.
⚖️ 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.
🏆 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.