The Days Of Broadcast Digital TV Could Be Numbered
It’s a surprise to find that some governments are already looking at turning off digital TV broadcasting, with the UK in particular wanting to put a date on the switch-off of 2032. Source: Hackaday
Film, TV fuel China-Africa cooperation
China-Africa cooperation in the audiovisual sector is expanding into deeper and broader areas, with technology, artificial intelligence in particular, becoming a major driver of the shift from one-way content distribution to two-way engagement, according to industry experts. Source: China Daily
Golden Globes Launches Event to Honor Film and TV in Central Asia and the Caucasus
The Golden Globes Silk Road Tribute Gala will take place in Uzbekistan on Oct. 23 and 24. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/golden-globes-silk-road-gala-film-tv-central-asia-caucasus-1236628156/
Next Wave Of European Showrunners Revealed
As Europe pushes for more showrunners, a dozen writers from across the continent have been selected for an EU-backed program headed by some big names from Borgen, Doctor Who and Neumatt. Source: https://deadline.com/2026/06/next-wave-of-european-showrunners-borgen-doctor-who-eu-1236941772/
BFI Pleaded With Government To Exclude UK Screen Industries From Trump Trade Deal, Saying It Would Cause “Fundamental Harm”
The British Film Institute lobbied ministers to request that the UK’s film and TV business not be included in any trade deal signed with U.S. President Donald Trump. Source: https://deadline.com/2026/06/bfi-uk-government-film-tv-deal-donald-trump-1236932021/
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Unveils $45 Million Investment Plan in the Local Creative Industry by 2028
Rio Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere announced a 225 million real ($45 million) investment package through 2028 that includes public policies, grant programs and initiatives aimed at strengthening the local cultural sector and film and TV industries. Source: https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/rio-de-janeiro-mayor-45-million-investment-plan-1236761607/