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.



HOW AD ALLIANCE USED VIRTUAL SET GRAPHICS TO RESKIN THE LET’S DANCE STAGE FOR UNIVERSAL PICTURES

24. 2. 2026 Context This campaign promotes a film by changing the look of a well-known TV studio during the ad break, so the show setting becomes part of the idea.



TURNING PEAK TV SHOW ATTENTION INTO TRUSTED CONTEXTUAL SPOTS AND FAN FOLLOW UP CONTENT

24. 2. 2026 Context A plot cue inside a flagship soap can set the terms of the next ad break, because viewers stay anchored in the same scene and characters. Emmerdale’s familiarity, plus its own show social channels, gave the message a recognisable voice on TV and somewhere to continue after broadcast.



BUILDING TRUST FOR PRIVATE HEALTHCARE BY PUTTING DOCTORS FIRST AND USING TV AS A TRUSTED NATIONAL STAGE

20. 2. 2026 Campaign objectives To challenge the belief that only state hospitals deliver life-saving care, AKFA Medline decided to produce a doctor-led manifesto film and placed it on national TV, with IM Service handling broadcast delivery, timing, and exposure for a sensitive message.



ONEPLAY ADDS SPORT 1 AND SPORT 2 CHANNELS, ALSO ADDS AMC AND FILM+

29. 1. 2026 | 4 min read TV Nova has signed a multi-year distribution agreement with AMC Networks. As a result, Oneplay will include Sport 1 and Sport 2 channels, among others, offering a complete selection of domestic and international sports competitions in one place.



TELEVISION AND STREAMING ARE NOT COMPETITORS: CZECHS NATURALLY SWITCH BETWEEN THEM DEPENDING ON THE CONTENT

23. 1. 2026 | 4 min read Czech viewers do not perceive television and streaming services as separate platforms, but as two parts of content between which they naturally move. According to research by Atmedia Index, conducted by Atmedia, which represents 20 thematic TV stations on the Czech market, Czechs switch between TV stations and streaming services depending on their mood, the type of programme and the origin of the content. While they seek out television primarily for local content and current events, they choose streaming for international productions, exclusive titles and viewing flexibility.



FAMU CELEBRATES 80 YEARS. SPECIAL EVENTS WILL MARK THE ANNIVERSARY

13. 1. 2026 | 4 min read In 2026, the Film and Television Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU) will celebrate 80 years since its founding. One of the oldest film schools in the world, it has prepared a programme of screenings, discussions, distribution activities and multimedia events to mark this significant anniversary, mapping its history and current work across disciplines and generations. A rich past and continuity "Eighty years of FAMU is a reminder of our rich past, but also a confirmation of the living continuity of our school, which is constantly changing along with the world around us. Across decades and historical contexts, FAMU has managed to maintain its role as a place that offers students a base for free creative thinking and the search for new artistic expressions. I am glad that today it is also a place where students and teachers can openly connect with the world," says FAMU Dean David Čeněk.



PRIMA+ LAUNCHES CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

12. 12. 2025 | 2 min read The streaming service prima+ has introduced a Christmas collection that offers dozens of Czech and foreign films and fairy tales from December.



NOVA TV IN SPRING: BULDOK Z PODĚBRAD, ODZNAK VYSOČINA BADGE AND FINAL SERIES BRATŘI A SESTRY

11. 12. 2025 | 4 min read Nova TV will offer new detective stories and the return of well-known reality shows in this year's spring broadcast.



AMERICAN REVIEWERS HAVE ANNOUNCED THE 10 BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR. THE WINNER IS ALSO A FAVORITE FOR THE OSCARS

4. 12. 2025 | 2 min read What does this year's top films look like according to American critics?



CZECH INTERNATIONAL AI FILM FESTIVAL WELCOMES AGAIN A SHOWCASE OF THE BEST FILMS MADE WITH AI

1. 12. 2025 | 4 min read The Czech International AI Film Festival 2025 will showcase top films selected from more than a thousand submissions, offer meetings with experts and filmmakers in a panel discussion, and culminate in an award ceremony. An exceptional opportunity to see the future of film on the big screen awaits you. This year CIAIFF is entering its biggest and strongest year yet, with a record number of entries from around the world and ambitions to become one of the leading AI film festivals in Europe.