🎌 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.
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🎫 “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.
🎼 Spotify Pays Artists a Record $11 Billion
Streaming giant Spotify has reported its 2025 results, announcing record royalty payments of $11 billion — one billion more than the previous year.
🧐 UK Politicians Call to Block Netflix–WBD Merger
The proposed $83 billion merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery has met strong resistance in the UK.
🏅 Richard Linklater Dominates the 2026 César Awards
The French Academy of Cinema has announced the nominees for the 51st César Awards. The biggest triumph belongs to Richard Linklater’s film New Wave.
🏆 “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” Lead BAFTA 2026 Nominations
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced the list of contenders for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.
🏛 U.S. Senate to Review Netflix–WBD Deal
Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets has hit its first major obstacle. The Senate Antitrust Subcommittee has scheduled hearings for February 3, where Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos will be the main witness.
🛍 Retailers Take Over the TV Platform Market
TVs are turning into full-fledged shopping platforms. According to a forecast by Omdia, by 2029 retailers will control 47% of the TV operating system market in North America (up from 27% in 2025).
🎬 Franchises Have Taken Over the Global Box Office
An analysis of box office results for the first quarter of the 21st century confirms that Hollywood has finally turned into a conveyor belt for sequels.
💃🏻 Latin America Is Taking Over Streaming
Latin American content is no longer niche — it is now setting the rules of the global market.