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12% of all films released in the EU are at least 10 years old. New study explores the volume of catalogue films in the EU in cinemas, TV and VOD

The European Audiovisual Observatory presents its latest report on the “Exploitation of catalogue films in the EU”.

12% of all films released in the EU are at least 10 years old. New study explores the volume of catalogue films in the EU in cinemas, TV and VOD

18/10/2018 Strasbourg
12% of all films released in the EU are at least 10 years old. New study explores the volume of catalogue films in the EU in cinemas, TV and VOD

This new report provides an overview of the commercial exploitation of so-called “catalogue titles” across the three main distribution windows (theatrical release, VOD and television channels), including data on age, origin and circulation of these films

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One third of all audiovisual media services established in the EU exist as locally adapted versions

European Audiovisual Observatory publishes new free report on supply of audiovisual media services in Europe with focus on localised, targeting and language offers.

One third of all audiovisual media services established in the EU exist as locally adapted versions

16/10/2018 Strasbourg
One third of all audiovisual media services established in the EU exist as locally adapted versions

Based on data gathered in the Observatory’s MAVISE database, this report provides an overview of the European audiovisual media landscape by looking at the origin of linear and pay-on-demand audiovisual services and their circulation from three complementary angles.

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How does Europe fight #fakenews?

European Audiovisual Observatory publishes new legal analysis of European media law

How does Europe fight #fakenews?

20/09/2018 Strasbourg
How does Europe fight #fakenews?

Separating the facts from the fiction in today’s media is becoming mission impossible. So what rules and initiatives exist in Europe to help ensure the accuracy and objectivity of news and current affairs reporting?

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BREXIT in the context of the audiovisual industry and regulation

Join us in Brussels for our annual autumn conference! This year (of all years) we're focusing on BREXIT and raising the questions of the possible consequences for the European audiovisual industries, both from an economic and legal point of view. Our conference takes place on Tuesday 27th of November from 12.00 - 15.00. A networking buffet lunch will be provided.

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Video Sharing Platforms - who's making the rules and how do they apply?

This report attempts to give an overview of the state of current legislation at European and national level. It includes the latest regulatory initiatives, the most recent developments around the case law of courts and other bodies and also outlines the self-regulatory initiatives of the industry.

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