Newsletter #139

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LE BIG STORY ??

Sony Challenges Belgian Copyright Protections, Sparking Industry Backlash In a move stirring the Belgian audiovisual sector, Sony has filed a constitutional appeal in Belgium aiming to overturn a crucial copyright directive . Following similar legal actions by Netflix against local production investment rules and by TikTok and YouTube on Flemish content regulations, Sony’s case has intensified industry tensions in Belgium.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS ??

? Banijay’s Damien Viel reflects on the transformative role of AI and social media for content monetization and distribution, emphasizing emerging platform partnerships and global reach.

? RMC BFM has named Marine Machefer as Director of News for its 10 local BFM channels, including BFM Paris ?le-de-France and BFM Marseille Provence.

FRENCH BUSINESS ??

? "L’Amour ouf" by Gilles Lellouche dominates the French box office in its first week, surpassing animated and horror blockbusters with over a million tickets sold.

? French audiovisual sector sees revenue growth in Q2 2024 , led by television and production gains.

? Banijay Acquires Quebec’s Atypical Critic s , a Groundbreaking Culinary Format

? Studiocanal has acquired the European TV and SVOD rights for Francis Ford Coppola’s ambitious project Megalopolis, excluding Spain, Russia, and the initial French release window

? APC Studios, Long Story TV, and Triongl Begin Production on Thriller Still Waters

LE PETIT UPDATE ??

? As platforms reduce original content orders in favor of acquisitions , Mipcom and Mipjunior showcase the global appeal of unique youth programs, with French projects leading the charge.

? Bpifrance and CNC Launch Accelerator Program for Film , Audiovisual, and Animation Companies

? Jilin Animation Institute partners with ESRA to open a new campus in Nice , aiming to attract 500 international students.

? Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Bring Solo Leveling – ReAwakening to Theaters

? After a year off due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, The American French Film Festival (TAFFF, formerly known as COLCOA) returns to Los Angeles from October 29 to November 3.

? SkyShowtime, a streaming joint venture by Comcast and Paramount Global, has joined the European VOD Coalition , aiming to support and influence VOD industry policy across Europe.

? Alex Player, a new animated series by Cyber Group Studios, debuts on France Télévisions this November, immersing viewers in the high-stakes world of school e-sports championships.

? Lycée Toulouse-Lautrec, TF1’s groundbreaking series portraying the life of students with disabilities, receives the Diversify TV Award at Cannes’ MipCom 2024

? Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Documentaries : Enhancing Creativity, Not Replacing Experts

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