2025 Press Releases
European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new free report on theatrical animation films
Global admissions to animation films have climbed back up to their pre-pandemic level, reaching over 880 million in 2024
European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new free report on theatrical animation films
The European Audiovisual Observatory has just published its latest in-depth legal analysis.
New report examines the governance and funding of public service media
The European Audiovisual Observatory has just published its latest in-depth legal analysis.
The European Audiovisual Observatory has just published its latest in-depth legal analysis!
What are the latest jurisdictional challenges in European audiovisual regulation?
The European Audiovisual Observatory has just published its latest in-depth legal analysis!
European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new free report on SVOD Usage in the European Union
TV and SVOD series get more viewing time on SVOD (78%) than films (22%)
This report is the second edition of an overview of the viewing time on SVOD services of films and TV seasons.
European Audiovisual Observatory publishes new free report on Audiovisual Media Services in Europe
Over 50% of all audiovisual media services and VSPs in Europe have a thematic programming focus
This report maps the audiovisual media services in Europe.
The European Audiovisual Observatory announces its new Executive Director
Pauline Durand-Vialle has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the European Audiovisual Observatory.
Ukraine joins the European Audiovisual Observatory as 42nd member
The European Audiovisual Observatory has just welcomed Ukraine as its 42nd member.
The European Audiovisual Observatory releases a new in-depth report on the Cinema Communication and state aid in Europe
What are the latest developments in state aid to the European audiovisual sector?
A must read if you want to get a state of the art overview of state aids in the audiovisual sector in Europe.
The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes new analysis of VOD catalogues available in the European Union
European films and TV series accounted for 32% of all works in VOD catalogues in the European Union
An insight into the composition of TVOD, SVOD and FOD catalogues in 25 EU member states, looking at film titles and TV seasons and their regions of origin.
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What's happening on the world cinema markets?
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The European Audiovisual Observatory has just published a new report on the audience of European films broadcast on television
Theatrical films and TV movies account for 13% of total TV viewing time
This report provides an analysis of films broadcast in 2023 by a sample of 141 European TV channels from 18 European Union countries.
European Audiovisual Observatory publishes new free report on adaptations in European TV/SVOD fiction production
88% of European TV and SVOD fiction adaptations are based on original works from Europe
This report analyses adaptations in European audiovisual fiction production between 2015 and 2023.
European films made up a third of all cinema admissions in Europe in 2024
The Observatory has published its annual cinema round-up.
Join the European Audiovisual Observatory live in Vienna for our 2025 Austrian Presidency Conference!
The upcoming AVMSD review: It’s all a question of definition!
Join the European Audiovisual Observatory live in Vienna for our 2025 Austrian Presidency Conference!
New free database launched!
VERBO Database - 30 Years of ECtHR freedom of expression case law now in a database!
Our new free VERBO database covers 30 years of Strasbourg’s ECtHR case law on freedom of expression.
The European Audiovisual Observatory releases a new report on the regulation of influencer activity in Europe
How are social media influencers and their activities covered by European and national law?
This report is the first ever comprehensive comparative analysis of the regulatory frameworks that govern influencer activity.
The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new report on Green Transition in the Audiovisual Sector
How are cinema, television and streaming making the green transition? And what role does legislation play in this process in Europe?
A must-read new report on the state of the green transition in Europe’s audiovisual industries.
The European Audiovisual Observatory has just published a new report on heritage films
21% of all films on release in Europe in 2023 were produced over ten years ago
The report analyses the presence and admissions of heritage films (10 years and older) in cinemas from 2014 to 2023.
The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new report on media ownership in Europe
Top 10 advertising: European broadcasters and non-European VSPs got an equal share of 95% of TV+OTT advertising revenues
The report aims at shedding light on the role that top groups play in shaping the structure of the AV industry in Europe.
Two conferences announced!
The European Audiovisual Observatory’s exploring the success of European cinema in Cannes 2025!
Two conferences announced!
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