Germany’s New Media Investment Obligation Act: Key Provisions of the Draft Legislation

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The draft introduces a statutory obligation for on-demand audiovisual media service providers (“VoD platforms”) to invest in the production and distribution of European audiovisual works, with the aim of strengthening the German and European film economy.   Source: https://www.mofo.com/resources/insights/260508-germany-s-new-media-investment-obligation-act

Thomas Riedel Acquires ARRI: Broadcast Technology Entrepreneur Takes Over Cinema’s Most Iconic Brand

After months of speculation about ARRI’s future ownership, the 109-year-old Munich camera and lighting manufacturer has been acquired by Thomas Riedel, the founder and sole owner of the Riedel Group. The deal, which closes a competitive international bidding process, keeps … Continued

Local Box Office Hits of 2025: Argentina, Germany, Italy, India, Japan

A German slapstick comedy Western parody, a kabuki drama from Japan, an Indian historical action epic, a satire anthology from Argentina and an Italian rom-com drove audiences to local multiplexes. Source: Local Box Office Hits of 2025: Argentina, Germany, Italy, … Continued