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title: This Week's Handful of Must-See Headlines
description: "So much news, so little time. Take five with our #FridayFive. Don't miss the top headlines fromJanuary 12-16."
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# [This Week's Handful of Must-See Headlines](https://blog.castandcrew.com/weekof_january12)

 Written by [Cast&Crew](https://blog.castandcrew.com/author/castcrew) | 01/16/2026

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International

**Rise of French Films at International Box Offices in 2025**   
French film admissions in international markets rose 6% to 42.5 million in 2025, driven by animated titles like the Oscar-winning *Flow* and successful performances in Latin America. 

 

Film Market

**High-Concept Series and Experimental Cinema Make its Way to Berlinale**   
The 2026 Berlinale has announced an expanded focus on television content with 17 scripted series and three docuseries at its Series Market, alongside its Forum section featuring politically engaged documentaries and experimental cinema from around the world. 

 

**Film**

**Genre Films Take Spotlight This Awards’ Season**   
Horror and fantasy films like *Sinners, Weapons, and Wicked: For Good *are challenging awards season stigma by demonstrating that genre storytelling rooted in authentic character work and human emotion deserves serious recognition alongside traditional dramas. 

 

Industry

Historic Radford Studios to Transfer Ownership   
Hackman Capital Partners is set to cede ownership of Radford Studio Center, the 55-acre Los Angeles production facility, to Goldman Sachs and other lenders after defaulting on a $1.1 billion mortgage amid production slow-down. 

 

Streaming

Renewed License Deal Between A24 and HBO Max   
HBO Max and A24 have renewed their multiyear licensing deal that will bring A24 films, including upcoming titles like *Marty Supreme* and *The Moment*, exclusively to the streaming platform during the Pay-1 window in the US. 

 

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