The alliance aims to expand the distribution and commercial development of Japanese unscripted formats across the European market, leveraging ATS’s local expertise. TBS Holdings, Inc. and ATS have announced a strategic partnership to launch a…
Yasushi Shiina and Kaori Ikeda highlight international co-productions, IP development and new business opportunities as TIFFCOM strengthens its role in the global content industry. TIFFCOM is reinforcing its position as a platform for international partnerships,…
The Japanese audiovisual market and film festival detail their upcoming editions, prioritizing data-driven content strategies, the expansion of local intellectual property, and the structuring of new international financial partnerships. The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF)…
The 2026 edition will bring together companies from seven countries, with a growing focus on IP, rights transactions and international collaboration The 2026 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) will take place November 6–9 at Taipei…
TIFFCOM 2026, the content market affiliated with the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), has announced a new series of conferences and industry sessions for its upcoming 23rd edition, taking place October 28–30 at the Tokyo…
The Tokyo International Film Festival Content Market (TIFFCOM) has announced the 24 feature film projects selected for the 7th Tokyo Gap-Financing Market (TGFM), scheduled for October 28– 30, 2026, at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba Port…
CANAL+ announced a new €980 million commitment to finance French and European cinema over the next five years, starting in 2028. The agreement, reached with French film organizations, extends until 2032 the exclusive window that…
ARTE Distribution has refreshed its offerings for the international market with a new lineup featuring content on current events, history, nature, science, culture, and society. Among the highlights is a collection dedicated to the United…
France TV Distribution is expanding its lineup of current affairs documentaries with Meloni Rising, a 52-minute film produced by KM Production, a Banijay France company. The distributor launched international sales for the documentary during Sunny…
Gaumont and Good Hero are already working on Ballerina 2, the sequel to the 2016 animated film that follows Félicie, a young orphan from Brittany who travels to Paris to fulfill her dream of becoming…
Mediawan took a key step in its international expansion with the acquisition of The North Road Company, the independent U.S. studio founded by Peter Chernin. The deal, confirmed in January 2026, brings together two of…
TIFFCOM 2026, taking place October 28-30 in Tokyo, will center its newly rebranded conference program on the internationalization of Japanese intellectual property (IP), cross-border co-productions, and AI integration. With professional registration running 20% ahead of…
The Taiwanese market consolidates its role as an Asian hub, introducing new funding structures and cross-media IP adaptations. The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) unveiled the official selections for its 2026 Pitching sessions, scheduled for…
The TAICCA-organized market introduces a restructured prize pool exceeding TWD 10 million and highlights Taiwan’s growing role in Asian cross-border content development. The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) announced its 2026 Pitching selections, revealing that…
The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the three major spotlight screenings for its 39th edition, running from October 26 to November 4. The selection highlights a mix of historical drama, advanced visual effects,…
Spanish Summary Eight Japanese publishers, film studios, and animation houses will meet international producers to discuss global screen adaptations and remake rights in October. TIFFCOM 2026 will host the second edition of the Tokyo IP…
TCCF expands its international pitching platform while a new three-year partnership with New York’s Museum of the Moving Image reinforces Taiwan’s global presence in immersive content. The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) continues to consolidate…
Taiwan made a strong impression at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Mifa, reinforcing its growing role in the global animation industry. Organized by TAICCA, the Taiwan Pavilion brought together 41 companies and…
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation (Warner Bros. Pictures Animation) made a major statement at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, presenting its most ambitious showcase to date and introducing the creative vision behind its theatrical slate…
After nearly a decade off-screen, LoliRock is making a highly anticipated comeback. Banijay Kids & Family and France Télévisions have officially confirmed a third season of the popular animated musical series, which originally became a…
This year, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival will feature Une Fugue (To the Woods), the latest short film by French director Agnès Patron, which will screen throughout the week of the event, from June…
French production company Good Hero has officially announced Ballerina 2, the long-awaited sequel to the animated hit Ballerina (released internationally as Leap!), marking the film’s 10th anniversary. The project signals the beginning of an ambitious…
Dandelooo Cinéma is heading to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival with a strengthened lineup of family-focused animated features, highlighted by the acquisition of international sales rights to Pikkuli and Starlight Reindeer. Produced by Finnish…
At NEM Dubrovnik 2026, Rodrigo Nascimento, Globo’s Head of International Business Hub EMEA, highlighted the company’s expansion strategy in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with a focus on strengthening ties and diversifying its catalog.…
During NEM Dubrovnik 2026, SIC Portugal made its presence felt for the fourth consecutive year with a clear strategy: to boost the international distribution of its content and forge new partnerships in Europe. “We are…
Dawn Airey, one of the most influential executives in the UK media industry, has been appointed the new chair of Arts Council England, the government-funded body responsible for promoting the development of the arts and…
Globo will play a prominent role at SXSW London 2026, reinforcing its internationalization strategy through the global distribution of Brazilian content and the exchange of insights on the current challenges facing the audiovisual and media…
The international expansion of Austrian cultural content has entered a new chapter. ORF-Enterprise announced the premiere of Eroica – Beethoven’s Third Symphony – Styriarte 2023 on the video platform of TaiwanPlus, Taiwan’s public broadcaster, thereby…
Onza continues to expand its commitment to film production and has announced the acquisition of the adaptation rights to Mamá está dormida (Mom Is Asleep), the latest novel by Máximo Huerta, which has become one…
