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Mathematic Studio, a two‑decade‑old French VFX house, is broadening its portfolio beyond advertising and music videos into feature films, gaming, and immersive experiences. The firm has introduced AI‑enhanced pipelines that shave roughly 20% off render times and is allocating 30% of projected revenue to its new divisions. To support growth, Mathematic is hiring 50 additional artists and opening a satellite studio in Montreal, securing multi‑year contracts with major studios. These moves aim to future‑proof the company amid a volatile market.
Communications Director Benjamin Boiron of France’s M6 Group announced that its thematic channels Téva and Paris Première logged a combined 1.4 billion video views last year, marking a historic digital milestone. The surge was driven by aggressive distribution on Facebook, YouTube...
France’s National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) released its 2025 Film Production Observatory data on March 19, showing a modest contraction in feature‑film output after a record‑breaking 2024. Total productions fell about 3% YoY, driven primarily by...
Video game intellectual properties are reshaping the entertainment adaptation market, now accounting for 23% of newly announced major studio productions. This share surpasses the rate at which literary works are being turned into films and series, signaling a clear shift...
TF1 Pub, the advertising arm of France’s leading broadcaster, unveiled a suite of performance‑focused tools for Connected TV (CTV) campaigns. The new platform combines first‑party audience data, AI‑driven bidding and real‑time attribution to turn CTV into a measurable acquisition channel....
The 96th Academy Awards aired on March 15, 2024, and recorded a notable drop in television viewership compared with the previous year. Nielsen reported an average audience of 12.3 million, down roughly 15 percent, as more viewers migrated to streaming...
The French "YouTube tax" introduced in 2017 allows the National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) to collect a levy on revenue generated by video‑sharing and streaming services operating in France. The scheme imposes a 2 % charge on...
The European Audiovisual Observatory released a free report analyzing 2024 data from nine European markets, revealing a strong correlation between cinema admissions and Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) usage. The study shows that spikes in theatrical attendance for blockbuster releases...
Arte France announced that Clémence Marty‑Chastan will serve as Managing Director in charge of resources, effective March 23. She also joins the network’s Executive Board, taking over from the previous director. Marty‑Chastan will oversee human resources, finance, and operational budgeting across...
France Télévisions has unveiled a new “Transparency” portal on its corporate website, granting French citizens direct access to detailed information on the broadcaster’s operations, finances, and governance. The platform reveals a cumulative €175 million reduction in public funding between 2017 and...
Éric Brion, leader of ACCES, announced that Q1 2026 audience ratings confirm a surge in thematic channels’ performance. The latest data show a 12% year‑over‑year increase in viewership, pushing total weekly reach past 10 million for the first time. Advertiser demand has...
Gaumont announced that its 2025 consolidated revenue remained flat at roughly €350 million, matching the prior year’s performance. The studio reported a modest 3% rise in domestic box‑office receipts, offset by a 2% decline in international markets. Streaming and ancillary revenues...
French broadcasters report declining linear ratings for new seasons of flagship unscripted series such as Koh‑Lanta, Pékin Express, Top Chef and The Voice. Year‑over‑year viewership fell roughly 8%, dragging associated advertising revenue. The slump coincides with accelerating audience migration to...
Un Pour Tous Productions announced significant progress on three flagship properties: a new Lucky Luke animated series slated for global streaming, a reboot of The Mysterious Cities of Gold in partnership with French broadcasters, and an expanded English digital release of the Hunter x Hunter manga. The...
Documentary networks are experiencing a resurgence, with the latest Mediamat’Thematik ratings released on March 10 showing a notable uptick in viewership. While audiences are tuning in, the financial model remains precarious as advertising revenues fail to keep pace with audience...
