Category: LIFE IN THE CHANNELS

Latest breaking news and information about mediterranean televisions and institutions

FRANCE / Fabrice Lacroix nominated Chair & Director General of INA

The Ministry of Culture has announced the appointment of Fabrice Lacroix as Chair of the Institut national de l’audiovisuel (INA). A civil servant and graduate of ESCP, Sciences Po Paris and ENA, Fabrice Lacroix has extensive knowledge of the public broadcasting sector, having been successively Chief Financial Officer at Radio France (2006-2009) and Deputy Director …

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EGYPT / The first international series produced in Egypt by Watch IT

The Egyptian streaming platform, Watch IT, has announced a new international series inspired by a true story is in production. The title has not yet been revealed. This marks the first time Watch IT has ventured into producing an international series under its own banner. Filmed in Egypt, the series is directed, produced and co-written …

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TURKEY / The Turkish series “Sins and roses” a great success in the Gulf States

Hong Kong-based streaming platform Viu has announced that the Turkish series Sins and Roses has topped audience ratings in the Gulf States for three consecutive weeks. Streaming on Viu since January 1st 2026 (available in North Africa and the Middle East), this drama series follows a businessman whose wife has been in a coma since …

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MOROCCO / 2M announces it programmes for Ramadan

Two weeks before Ramadan, 2M has presented its programme schedule for the holy month. The line-up focuses on drama, Moroccan heritage and entertainment. Among the announced series, Bnat Lalla Mennana returns for a third season after a 13-year hiatus. Years have passed, Chama, Rhimou and Bahia have become mothers. Now family tensions are resurfacing and …

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OPENING OF REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 30th EDITION OF PriMed

PriMed, the International Festival of Mediterranean Documentary and Reportage is launching film registrations for the 30th edition. Directors can register their documentaries for free, directly online on the festival website www.primed.tv. The deadline to send the works is April 27, 2026. The PriMed – International Documentary and Mediterranean Reportage Award is open to all authors, …

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FRANCE / 4 million viewers for the final of the AFCON 2025

The final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between Senegal and Morocco on January 18th drew nearly 4 million television viewers in France. The two broadcasters in France, beIN SPORTS and M6, announced their respective audience figures for that match: the Qatari-owned channel averaged 595,000 viewers, while M6 attracted 3.37 million. According to the …

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EGYPT / United Media Services and We R Creators organise the first summit for Arab content creators in Egypt

The Egyptian group United Media Services has announced plans to host the first international summit for Arab content creators in Egypt. Entitled “Creator Universe,” this summit, co-organised with We R Creators, will bring together creators and influencers from across the Arab world, as well as companies working in the digital and social media sectors. One …

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