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August 08, 2019

China Becomes Largest Export Market for European Films

China has replaced North America as the largest export market, by admissions, for European movies.

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BAFTA Introduces Casting Award, Will Continue to Allow Netflix and Amazon to Compete

BAFTA is introducing a casting category for its awards for the first time, and will continue to allow streamers to compete.

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Tencent in Talks to Buy 10% of Universal Music Group

Chinese digital giant Tencent has entered negotiations with French media group Vivendi to buy a 10% stake in Universal Music Group. …

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Venice Adds Nate Parker's 'American Skin' to Lineup

Nate Parker's "American Skin," his followup to "The Birth of a Nation," has been added to the Venice Film Festival lineup.

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Indian Streamer Alt Balaji Notches 20 Million Subscribers in Crowded OTT Market

Indian streamer Alt Balaji has notched more than 20 million paid subscribers as of the end of the first quarter of 2019.

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Cineworld Sees Revenue Drop 11% in First Half of 2019, Looks to Latter Half to Hit Targets

Revenues were down at Cineworld in the six months to June, with the group blaming the timing of major releases.

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China Steps Up Pressure on Golden Horse Awards After Last Year's Political Firestorm

China's spat with Taiwan over the prestigious Golden Horse film awards has escalated.

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John Dick, a Senior E.U. Media Program Executive, Dies at 63

John Dick, deputy head of the E.U.’s Creative Europe Media Program, has died at the age of 63.

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