NOVA THIS AUTUMN: GOD’S PLAN, MEN IN FLIGHT, SUPERSTAR, THE WELL, CRIME UNIT ANDĚL AND THE SURGERY

10. 8. 2026 | 5 min read At its programming press conference, the Nova Group unveiled its line-up for this autumn’s season. Its television line-up will feature new series for Tuesday and Thursday evenings, tried-and-tested reality shows and entertainment programmes, as well as original productions from Oneplay Originals.

PRIMA THIS AUTUMN: NEW EPISODES OF POD HLADINOU, ZÁKONY VLKA, POLABÍ AND THE REALITY SHOW ZRÁDCI

6. 8. 2026 | 9 min read TV Prima unveiled its autumn programming schedule at Tyršův dům in Prague. This autumn, the broadcaster aims to attract viewers with new episodes of series including Zákony vlka, Kriminálka Slapy: Pod hladinou and Polabí, as well as reality formats Ano, šéfe! and Zrádci.

FILMS AND TV SERIES WILL HELP ATTRACT TOURISTS TO THE CZECH REPUBLIC. CZECHTOURISM HAS JOINED FORCES WITH THE CZECH FILM COMMISSION

20. 7. 2026 | 8 min read Stronger promotion of the Czech Republic both at home and abroad, and better use of successful films and TV series to develop domestic and international tourism. These are the main objectives of the memorandum of cooperation signed by the Czech Tourism Authority – CzechTourism and the State Audiovisual Fund, Czech Film Commission department. Both institutions aim to link the audiovisual industry with tourism even more systematically, to present the Czech Republic as an attractive destination for both filming and travel through selected joint activities, and to use cinema screens and television to attract visitors not only to well-known tourist spots but also to as yet undiscovered locations. Combining film and tourism will boost the promotion of the Czech Republic The joint memorandum combines CzechTourism’s expertise in promoting the Czech Republic as a destination with the specialist resources of the Czech Film Commission. The main mission of this department of the State Audiovisual Fund is to promote the Czech Republic as an attractive country for foreign film shoots, digital production and animation. The Czech Film Commission also connects filmmakers with regional partners and provides information on filming opportunities. Both institutions aim to make better use of the power of film in building the Czech Republic’s brand, developing tourism and supporting the domestic audiovisual industry.

NOLAN’S CAMPAIGN FOR THE ODYSSEY USES THE GREATEST STRENGTH OF THE TELEVISION SCREEN WITH SURGICAL PRECISION

13. 7. 2026 | 13 min read At first glance, the campaign for Christopher Nolan’s new film The Odyssey reads like a manifesto for cinema's exclusivity. It would be a mistake, however, to interpret this strategy as a rejection of television. Quite the opposite. Universal is using television with exceptional precision where it remains most powerful: during live broadcasts that can bring millions of viewers together at the same moment. The Odyssey is therefore also a story about the changing role of television and television advertising in the age of total video. Television is no longer the place where a film is first unveiled, but an amplifier of attention, mass reach and shared media experiences.

TURNOVER OF THE AUDIOVISION ROSE LAST YEAR. HOWEVER, THE SUSPENSION OF INCENTIVES AND THE UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDING ČT POSE A THREAT

5. 7. 2026 | 4 min read According to the Association of Audiovisual Producers (APA), increased incentives have helped bring foreign productions back to the Czech Republic; however, concerns have been raised both by the suspension of new applications and by the government’s proposal to abolish licence fees for Czech Television (ČT).

THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE FILM VELKÝ VLASTNECKÝ VÝLET WON SILVER AT THE CANNES LIONS

2. 7. 2026 | 3 min read The only Czech campaign awarded at this year’s Cannes Lions festival was the communication campaign for the documentary film Velký vlastenecký výlet. The project, produced by Punk Film with support from the creative workshop Fun House, the Leo Prague agency and other teams from Publicis Groupe, won a Silver Lion.

THEMATIC FILM CHANNELS ARE ADJUSTING THEIR STRATEGY AND TAILORING THEIR CONTENT MORE TARGETEDLY

20. 6. 2026 | 3 min read Films and TV series remain the most-watched type of television content in the Czech Republic. Television companies are therefore expanding their range of themed channels and increasingly targeting specific viewer groups.

LG RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS GROWING ROLE OF TV HOME SCREENS IN FILM DISCOVERY

4. 6. 2026 | 2 min read The smart TV home screen is becoming an increasingly important tool for film marketers, influencing both cinema attendance and at-home viewing decisions, according to new research from LG Ad Solutions.

STREAMING VIEWERS WAIT LONGER FOR RETURNING ORIGINALS, SAYS AMPERE

27. 5. 2026 | 2 min read Viewing of Stranger Things rose 300% in the second half of 2025 ahead of its fifth and final season.

CZECH CONTENT ACCOUNTS FOR A THIRD OF THE TELEVISION PROGRAMME LINE-UP, BUT ACCOUNTS FOR THE MAJORITY OF VIEWING FIGURES

26. 5. 2026 | 3 min read In 2025, Czech and Czechoslovak content accounted for a significantly higher share of television viewing figures than its representation in the programming schedule would suggest. According to data from the Association of Television Organisations, as highlighted by Atmedia, local programmes accounted for 31 per cent of the broadcasts on the stations surveyed, but accounted for 57 per cent of the time spent watching television.

CZECH EASTER TV LINE-UP: FAIRY TALES, CLASSICS FILMS AND NEW PROGRAMMES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

31. 3. 2026 | 5 min read Easter isn’t just a time for Easter whips, Easter cakes and the first real days of spring. It’s one of those moments when the family gathers at home, slows down and sits together in front of the TV.

STUDY USA: STREAMERS STRUGGLE TO DIFFERENTIATE THEMSELVES WITH ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

24. 3. 2026 | 4 min read YouTube is gaining ground with audiences as a `TV network’ rather than simply being a creator platform, according to Hub

PRAGUE FILM FESTIVAL 2026: FEATURE FILM PREMIERES, SHORT FILMS AND MASTERCLASSES

22. 3. 2026 | 5 min read From 14 to 19 April, Prague’s iconic Kino Pilotů cinema will become a meeting place for film professionals and enthusiastic audiences alike. The Prague Film Festival 2026 will present feature films that have not yet been screened in the Czech Republic, a selection of short films – some of which premiered at prestigious international festivals – as well as a masterclass on The Godfather, the Anirama pitching forum, and other professional and networking events. The festival is aimed at both Czech and international audiences (all screenings feature English subtitles) and is open to viewers aged 15 and over.

98TH OSCARS DOWN NEARLY 2 MILLION VIEWERS, REACHING 17.86 MILLION

17. 3. 2026 | 3 min read Unfortunately, even a performance of the KPop Demon Hunters song “Golden” couldn’t make Oscars ratings go up, up, up.

SHORT-FORM VIDEO IS DRIVING VIEWERS TO WATCH FULL TV SHOWS, RESEARCH FINDS

16. 3. 2026 | 4 min read Short-form video content on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts is increasingly functioning as a discovery mechanism for longer-form television and film, according to new research published by online research data and analytics technology group YouGov.

LEONARDO DICAPRIO IS FILMING IN PRAGUE. THE FILM IDOL BEGAN HIS CAREER IN TV ADVERTISING

16. 3. 2026 | 6 min read A global star has arrived in the Czech Republic! Leonardo DiCaprio, one of today’s biggest Hollywood stars, is here because of a new film by Martin Scorsese, which has been filming in Prague and its surroundings since the end of February. Fans of the Titanic hero have a chance to catch a glimpse of the famous actor somewhere and are eagerly anticipating the new film. Few people today, however, recall that the actor, who carefully guards both his film and public image, began his career with small roles in commercial advertisements. What is DiCaprio’s relationship with commercial advertising, and why is his participation in it more the exception than the rule?

ČESKÝ LEV: THE AWARD FOR BEST TV SERIES WENT TO THE SERIES STUDNA

15. 3. 2026 | 1 min read The award for Best Miniseries or Series at this year’s Český lev Awards went to the series Studna.

PRIMA WILL BE SHOWING CZECH FILM CLASSICS, FAIRY TALES AND PREMIERES OF NEW SHOWS OVER EASTER

13. 3. 2026 | 2 min read Prima will feature a mix of Czech film classics, fairy tales, action films and romantic comedies in its Easter programming. On the main Prima channel, Friday evening will be dedicated to the fairy tale Šíleně smutná princezna.