🇬🇧 Brits shift to mobile streaming
The UK is undergoing a cultural shift in media consumption: mobile streaming has become the dominant force in entertainment. Smartphones are now the primary way to access content.
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▶️ Online TV surpasses cable for the first time in the US
According to research by Glance and data from Nielsen, streaming surpassed linear TV in viewing time for the first time in the US in the first half of 2025.
⛔️ Japan demands halt to use of anime characters in Sora 2
The Japanese government has formally demanded that OpenAI cease copyright infringement, as the new video generator Sora 2 is capable of creating clips featuring characters from protected franchises.
👄 AI to help YouTube with lip-syncing
YouTube is testing a new AI-based technology that will allow it to synchronize the lip movements of speakers with automatic translation. This feature will complement the existing auto-dubbing system.
🍻 75% of creative industries jobs go through connections
The global Bectu’s Big Survey investigation revealed a concerning picture: a dominant share of jobs in the creative industries (film, TV, theatre, fashion) are allocated through personal connections.
📈 Super Hi-Vision market to reach $13.7 billion by 2035
According to a report by SAC Insight, the global Super Hi-Vision market (including 4K, 8K, and 16K resolutions) is projected to see a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of $11.7–$13.74 billion between 2025 and 2035.
🏆 Spain is the European champion for streaming hits
According to data from ICEX and Parrot Analytics, presented at MIPCOM, Spain leads the ranking for the production efficiency of export streaming hits in Europe and Spanish-speaking countries.
🇫🇷 Del Toro and Netflix launch animation studio in Paris
Legendary director Guillermo del Toro, Netflix, and the renowned school Gobelins Paris have partnered to launch a new studio dedicated to advancing stop-motion animation.
🇮🇹 Netflix invests $1.1 billion in Italian cinema
Netflix is marking its 10th anniversary in Italy by announcing a strategic partnership with Europe’s oldest film school, the Fondazione Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia (CSC).
🎞 FAST channels cede market to micro-dramas
Micro-dramas—short (up to 10 minutes) series designed for mobile devices—are experiencing explosive growth. According to data from Omdia, presented at MIPCOM, their global revenue will reach $11 billion by 2025.