A major hire at the Motion Picture Association, to a new senior position that until recently did not exist, offers a glimpse into part of Hollywood's global anti-piracy strategy.

EXCLUSIVE: The growth rate of free, ad-supported streaming television [FAST] is slowing in the U.S., but a new report has still identified 1,943 unique offerings.

Oscar-, BAFTA-, Golden Globe- and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman, veteran producer Bobby Bedi and the Technicolor Group have unveiled a film project based on Middle Eastern wit Mulla Nasruddin at the Cannes Film Festival.

Over the last century, the small but mighty island Republic of Malta has cemented itself as an appealing global destination for major film productions.

Brazil’s Spcine, the city of São Paulo’s film-TV body, is launching the third edition of its cash rebate program, which prioritizes international projects looking to shoot in the vibrant city and state.

Three years after a strategic plan to promote foreign film shoots and investment, the Spanish location sector is booming, but there’s still room to grow: "We have managed to increase our competitiveness."

"Whenever I have a project that needs a European-looking city, my direct path is to Budapest," says veteran producer Robert Lantos.

The idea is to capitalize on the buzz already prevalent due to the theatrical success as well as bring in a fresh set of audiences who may not have visited cinemas.

For any kind of sustainability, it is crucial that the delivery of these services on such a network remains affordable. “Ensuring that any new or expensive technology becomes accessible to the larger population of the country is essential,” he said.