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🕵️‍♂️ Young Sherlock Smashes Records

Prime Video’s series Young Sherlock has already made streaming history. The trailer, released on February 5, racked up 223 million views in its first week, becoming the most-watched series trailer in the platform’s history.

🎭 Theatre Becomes an IT Product

At The Shed arts center in New York, performances of An Ark have begun — the first theatre project in the world that can be scaled like a mobile app.

⚖️ Disney to Pay for Playing with User Data

The Walt Disney Company has lost its battle with California authorities over the privacy of its viewers and, under a settlement, will pay a $2.75 million penalty for collecting personal data and making the opt-out process excessively complicated.

🎬 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.

👛 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.

🔥 Olympic Viewership Surpasses Expectations

The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo delivered spectacular numbers. The broadcast drew 21.4 million viewers across NBC and Peacock — 34% higher than the Beijing 2022 opening.