TVN first quarter revenues up
Polish commercial broadcaster TVN reported consolidated net revenue increase of 22% in its first quarter results.
Polish Film Institute sees large presence at Cannes
Three official selections, Quinzaine des Realisateurs' Four Nights with Anna, Un Certain Regard's Tulpan, and L'Association du Cinéma Independant pour sa Diffusion's documentary Gugara, are spearheading Polish promotion strategy in…
ITI Group wins civil suit against Ministry of Defense
The Polish Ministry of Defense, representing the State Treasury, agreed to an out of court settlement with Polish media group ITI on May 8.
Artcore finds niche success in film promotion
Six-month-old Artcore landed its first major Polish title for promotion, Louise's Garden.
The battle for the Media Bill in Poland continues
The Polish Parliament amended the Media Bill, shifting power away from politicians, after Senate discussion and corrections last week.
Popieluszko completes principal photography
Principal photography has been completed on Popieluszko, a Polish film about the murdered Solidarity priest.
Cyfrowy Polsat sets IPO for May 6
Polish satellite TV provider Cyfrowy Polsat SA is poised to sell 67 million shares to raise 837.5 million zloty (€245.2 million) when it launches its initial public offering on May…
Holland heads Polish Film Academy
Renowned director Agnieszka Holland has been named the new president of the Polish Film Academy. The members of the Academy nominate and vote for the winners of the Eagle Awards…
Major postwar drama shooting in Poland
Shooting is under way for General "Nil" directed by Ryszard Bugajewski, based on the life of Gen. Emil Fieldorf (codename Nil), a World War II hero and prominent member of…
Camerimage competition process begins
The selection process is under way for the competitions in the 16th Camerimage film festival in Poland. The aim of the competition phase of the festival is to present films…
Katyn wins 7 Polish Eagles
Andrzej Wajda's Katyń picked up the Eagle award for Best Polish Film of 2008 as well as six other Eagles at this year's ceremony held by the Polish Film Academy…
Polish films in Moscow
Sixteen Polish films are being screened in Moscow during the first "Vistula" Festival of Polish Cinema. The event, which will be held annually, is organized by the Polish Film Institute,…
Polish Senate amends media law
The Polish Senate has been voting on amendments to the act that governs the National Broadcasting Council. The chamber approved an amendment that allows the Minister of the Treasury to…
Polsat Cyfrowy IPO could raise 1bn zloty
Polish pay-TV operator Cyfrowy Polsat will offer up to 75 million shares in an initial public offering set for May that could raise more than 1 billion zloty (€289.7 million).It…
Polish classics available for download
The Polish Film School says it is making available some Polish film classics through the use of new technologies.
Krakow selects international competitors
Organizers of the 48th Krakow Film Festival announced on Wednesday (April 9) the selections for international competition at the event. One of the most popular film festivals in Poland will…
ITI Group 2007 revenue rises 36.3 percent
ITI Holdings SA reported on Tuesday financial results for 2007 that showed consolidated revenue rose 36.3% over the previous year, driven mainly by operations by its flagship TVN Group. Revenue…
TVN reports March rise in audience share
Polish private broadcaster TVN Group reports its aggregate all-day nationwide audience share rose to 24% in March from 22.2% in the same month in 2007, while prime-time audience rose to…
New website on Polish film production
An online database of Polish movie production information, launched by the Polish Filmmakers Association (www.sfp.org.pl) with financing from the Polish Film Institute (www.pisf.pl), has become an instant hit for producers…
Shooting in progress for Grand Hotel
Shooting is under way in Warsaw for Grand Hotel, a situation comedy produced by Figaro Film Production Ltd. and co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, which has the makings to…
