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OPUS Database - How do European countries promote their films, series and TV programmes?
4 September 2025
Strasbourg
Our OPUS database lets you compare and contrast the different national rules!
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28 August 2025
Strasbourg
Our team of Experts and Analysts is ready to present our 2025 autumn collection of free reports on the film, television and streaming sectors in Europe.
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
24 July 2025
Strasbourg
European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new free report on theatrical animation films
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