France, South Korea Take Center Stage as Global Film and TV Leaders Confront Industry Upheaval at Lumiere Summit: ‘Culture Itself Is Becoming a Driver of Growth’

• The 78th Emmy Awards will feature Hollywood stars competing for trophies in major television categories. • This year's ceremony includes 28 first-time nominees.

• The European Broadcasting Union released a report detailing the expanding musical, digital, and economic influence of the Eurovision Song Contest. • Local engagement grew through 13 city venues hosting dedicated events, including the Eurofan House at the Wein Museum which saw 23,500 visitors in six days.

• ABC and Disney+ are launching the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" with a two-night premiere this week. • Other recommended releases include a new album from Carly Rae Jepsen, the "Marvel's Wolverine" video game, and RuPaul in "Stop That Train."

• Guangdong Satellite TV and other partners hosted the Asia Pacific Discover Shenzhen 2026 APEC Reading Salon and Silk Road Cultural Market on September 3. • The event featured a media tour designed to showcase the cultural market within the Greater Bay Area, a regional economic hub in southern China.

• Rakuten Viki announced its fourth annual K-Drama Day celebration running from September 25 through October 1. • The event offers the global fandom of Korean entertainment free content, talent exclusives, and a variety of prizes.

• Amazon Ads executive Chris Wilson highlighted how brands like Off Campus, Elle, and Liquid I.V. are using entertainment and cultural moments as their primary advertising strategy. • The strategy leverages high-attention events, such as Justin Bieber's Coachella performance or Socceroos matches, to capture consumer interest.

• European music revenue approached $7 billion in 2025 as streaming services continued to grow. • Romania saw the highest year-over-year recorded revenue increase at 16.1%, followed by Slovakia and the Baltics at 15.9%.

• The European Commission intervened in Germany's legislative plans to introduce a mandatory streaming levy for media services. • The Commission used a formal notification procedure to challenge the legality of the proposed tax on streaming platforms.

• Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. • The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. ET and will be held live at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.

• The current broadcast network contract for the Emmy awards ceremony expires after the September 14 event. • Michael Goodman of Parks Associates notes that moving the rights to the open market could significantly increase the fees paid by the winning platform.

• U2 members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. will be honored at a tribute dinner and concert on Feb. 5 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. • The event celebrates the band's 50-year history of supporting global health, music education, and disaster response.