Last weekend’s global box office turned into a thrilling showdown, as reported. Sam Raimi’s grand‑scale horror Send Help! debuted for Disney with $27.2 million, but the real sensation was the indie hit Iron Lung.
The Upside Down is returning to screens sooner than expected. Netflix has officially confirmed that the first animated spin‑off in the universe, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, will premiere on April 23.
Russia’s content export landscape is undergoing major transformation. Ekaterina Pshenitsyna, Director of International Development at Soyuzmultfilm studio, told TeleSputnik that feature animation remains Russia’s top export hit.
Russia’s streaming market is defying cautious forecasts with rapid growth. According to TelecomDaily, the number of online cinema users reached 75 million in 2025 — up nearly 30% year‑over‑year.
TNV channel is ending the era of analog broadcasting. Due to the technical wear of its transmitters, the station is fully transitioning to digital format.
Streaming platform Okko, the exclusive broadcaster of the Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics, has announced a dedicated 24/7 channel.
Starting February 2, the cable channel Start Air will air with a completely refreshed visual identity.
December 2025 on streaming services was defined by war dramas in Russia and the triumphant finale of a cult saga in the West. KinoPoisk and FlixPatrol have released their viewing statistics.
The Council of Europe (through the Eurimages fund) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have announced a joint initiative to support high‑quality drama series at the earliest stages of development.
Google has forced UK research organizations Barb and Kantar Media to suspend their new service for measuring the popularity of YouTube channels on TV screens.
