Art Pictures Distribution will present its projects at the international film market, which will take place from 12 to 20 May as part of the Cannes Film Festival, and will also screen to partners a new adaptation of Buratino. 
 
At the market, Art Pictures Distribution &#40;part of National Media Group&#41; will introduce new projects to international buyers and partners. Among them are: Hottabych, Alpine Ballad, Varvara the Beauty, Sleeping Beauty, The Abyss, The Adventures of the Little Mammoth, and others. 
 
Svetlana Balanova, CEO of National Media Group: 
“Developing international distribution and cooperation is one of NMG’s key priorities. Just last year, in 2025, NMG content was sold to 90 countries around the world. We are also continuing to embark on co-productions with new international partners. For example, Alpine Ballad, which will be presented at the market, will become the first Russian–Serbian film made under the cooperation agreement in the field of cinema between Serbia and Russia signed in 2025. Cinema is a universal language of modern cultural diplomacy that not only allows us to showcase the richness of Russian culture to the world, but also helps our cultural code deeply resonate in the hearts of international audiences. We are convinced that each of the films presented at the market, whether Alpine Ballad or the new adaptation of Pinocchio, carries a unique imprint of our cultural DNA and opens new horizons for dialogue between Russia and the world.” 
 
Anastasia Korchagina, CEO of Art Pictures Distribution: 
“We are bringing to Cannes projects in different genres, but they are united by storytelling that is easy for international audiences to understand and by strong visuals. For us, it is important not just to show a catalogue but to find the right audience for each film. We see the Marché du Film as a key platform for presenting projects and building international partnerships and distribution strategies.” 
 
Hottabych is an adventure fairy tale about a schoolboy who accidentally frees an ancient genie from an old lamp and is drawn into a chain of magical events where every wish has unpredictable consequences. It is a story about friendship and responsibility, in which the characters must confront secrets of the past and try to change their fate. 
 
The film is directed by Nikita Vlasov. The main roles are played by Fedor Bondarchuk, Mark Grigoriev, Askar Ilyasov, Polina Denisova, Nadezhda Mikhalkova, Anna Mikhalkova, Vitaliya Kornienko, and others. The film is produced by Art Pictures Studio and Lunapark with the support of the Russian Cinema Fund and the Commercial Fund for the Development of Film and Animation &#40;KFRKA&#41;. The theatrical distributor for Russia and the CIS is NMG Kinoprokat. Art Pictures Distribution serves as the exclusive distributor of digital and TV rights, as well as the international sales agent for the film. 
 
Denis Baglay, CEO of Art Pictures Studio: 
“We are delighted that our Hottabych will be presented at one of the largest film markets in Cannes. Nikita Vlasov’s film is a project with substantial international potential and a storyline that can be understood in any country and is not tied to a specific location. We have a genie’s adventures, magic, and the dynamics between children and parents—all universal elements. Such a story can be of interest in Latin America, in Africa, in the Asia-Pacific region, and in the Middle East, because it could take place anywhere.” 
 
Alpine Ballad centers on Soviet soldier Ivan, who escapes from a death camp located in the Italian Alps. However, his plans are disrupted by unexpected fellow travelers: famous German movie star Dieter Schulze and Italian anti-fascist Julia. 
 
The film is directed by Andrey Bogatyrev. The main cast includes Ivan Yankovsky, Miloš Biković, Denise Sardisco, Petar Zekavica, Stefan Kapičić, Rostislav Bershauer, and others. The film is produced by Pan-Atlantic Studio and Film District d.o.o. The theatrical distributor for Russia and the CIS is NMG Kinoprokat. Art Pictures Distribution is the exclusive distributor of digital and TV rights, as well as the international sales agent for the film. 
 
Ekaterina Filippova, CEO of Pan-Atlantic Studio: 
“The Marché du Film is the largest and most influential film market in the world; participating is not only prestigious and important for the future of our film but it also opens huge opportunities for rights sales and provides a strong launchpad for the project’s festival journey. Our expectations are very positive, and we are confident that Alpine Ballad will not go unnoticed thanks to its multicultural setting, casting, star power, and significant audience and genre potential.” 
 
Varvara the Beauty is a contemporary reimagining of folklore with a focus on vivid visual style and adventure elements, aimed at a family audience. 
 
The film is directed by Anton Lanshakov. The main roles are played by Rinata Timerbaeva, Aleksandr Petrov, Miloš Biković, Vitaliya Kornienko, Kirill Pletnev, and others. The film is produced by the production center Gorad and Berg Sound Studio. The theatrical distributor for Russia and the CIS is NMG Kinoprokat. Art Pictures Distribution is the exclusive distributor of digital and TV rights, as well as the international sales agent for the film. 
 
Sleeping Beauty is a romantic fantasy adventure in which spoiled princess Lyubava encounters true feelings for the first time after meeting engineer Ivan, and her disappearance leads to a dangerous journey between reality and the world of dreams. The characters must confront the Shamakhan Queen and their own fears in order to find their way back and preserve their budding love. 
 
The film is directed by Anario Mamedov. The main cast includes Yury Kolokolnikov, Nastasya Samburskaya, Arseny Popov, Vitaliya Kornienko, Anastasiya Talyzina, and others. The theatrical distributor for Russia and the CIS is NMG Kinoprokat. The film is produced by Skazka Film Company and Berg Sound Studio with the support of Art Pictures Distribution. 
 
Mikhail Pogosov, producer of the films: 
“Family films with fairy-tale plots are a genre that is popular with audiences worldwide. Add to that a star-studded cast, a unique and carefully crafted world, colorful, engaging and original fairy-tale characters, and high-quality visual effects that emphasize and enhance the artistic vision. As a result, we have films with strong export potential. We are eagerly awaiting the reaction of international partners in Cannes.” 
 
The Abyss is an adventure thriller with elements of psychological drama focusing on three people in extreme conditions, where the struggle for survival is intertwined with personal relationships. 
 
The film is directed by Alexey Ionov. The main roles are played by Mark Eydelshteyn, Tina Stojilkovic, Stepan Belozerov, and others. The film is produced by Art Pictures Studio, Vodorod Film Company, and the Commercial Fund for the Development of Film and Animation &#40;KFRKA&#41; with the support of the Russian Cinema Fund. The theatrical distributor for Russia and the CIS is NMG Kinoprokat. Art Pictures Distribution is the exclusive distributor of digital and TV rights, as well as the international sales agent for the film. 
 
Aleksandr Andryushchenko, producer of the film: 
“The Abyss is a tense thriller centered on a choice between the past and the present in circumstances where lives are at stake, set against the backdrop of the breathtaking landscapes of the Caucasus. We are confident that the project has every chance to resonate with international audiences, including thanks to the international cast featuring Mark Eidelstein and Tina Stojilkovic, who are well known to viewers abroad.” 
 
The Adventures of the Little Mammoth. In Search of Mom is an animated film for a broad family audience that reimagines a familiar story as a full-length adventure with international potential. 
 
The film is directed by Aleksandr Voytinsky. It is produced by Bazelevs. The theatrical distributor for Russia and the CIS is NMG Kinoprokat. Art Pictures Distribution is the exclusive distributor of digital and TV rights, as well as the international sales agent for the film. 
 
Maria Zatulovskaya, producer and Head of Development at Bazelevs: 
“The Adventures of the Little Mammoth is a modern version of a story everyone knows about the search for a mother and one’s family. This kind of plot is easily understood and felt by audiences around the world. Bright animation, an engaging adventure, and the opportunity to further develop the project make it attractive to international audiences and promising for export.” 
 
A special highlight will be a dedicated screening of Pinocchio on 15 May. The rights to the modern adaptation of Alexey Tolstoy’s fairy tale have already been sold to more than 50 countries worldwide. 
 
The film is directed by Igor Voloshin and stars Aleksandr Petrov, Mark Eidelstein, Viktoriya Isakova, Ruzil Minekaev, Vitaliya Kornienko, Fedor Bondarchuk, and other Russian stars. 
 
The film is produced by Vodorod Film Company and Art Pictures Studio, National Media Group, Channel One, Plus Studio, and Art Pictures Distribution with the support of the Russian Cinema Fund. The theatrical distributor for Russia and the CIS is NMG Kinoprokat. Art Pictures Distribution is the exclusive distributor of digital and TV rights, as well as the international sales agent for the film. 
 
 
*** 
Background information 
 
National Media Group is Russia’s largest private media holding. NMG manages a diversified portfolio of assets in the production, distribution, and monetization of high-quality informational and entertainment content across all types of media. 
 
Key assets include the leaders of the Russian media market: broadcast TV channels REN TV, Channel Five, STS, Domashny, Che, STS Love, and STS Kids; the multimedia information center Izvestia MIC &#40;which includes the IZ.RU portal, the Izvestia newspaper, the Izvestia TV channel, and the news services of REN TV and Channel Five&#41;; newspapers such as Sport-Express and Delovoy Peterburg, NMG Kinoprokat, сompanies engaged in the production of popular films, shows and series, as well as owning technological and marketing assets. NMG also holds an equity stake in Channel One. 
 
In 2019, NMG launched the online service more.tv, and in June 2023 completed the merger of video services more.tv and Wink as part of a joint venture with PJSC Rostelecom. In November 2022, the holding announced the creation of the film distribution company NMG Kinoprokat. In January 2024, NMG launched NMG DOC – a single platform for the production and distribution of non-fiction works. In April 2024, NMG and RDIF agreed to invest in the creation of a joint Сommercial fund for the development of film and animation. 
 
According to Mediascope, by the end of 2025 NMG was the leader in terrestrial TV audience share across the entire population of Russia, with a 23,77&#37; share. 
 
Art Pictures Distribution is a leading content distribution company in both the Russian and international markets. It serves as a co-investor and co-producer on projects created in Russia and abroad. Its catalogue includes more than 30,000 hours of content, including films, series, and television formats such as Red Silk, The Golden Key: a New Pinocchio Story, Ice, The Boy’s Word. Blood on the Asphalt, Fisher, Daddy’s Daughters. New, and others. 
 
The company works with more than 100 partners, including Vodorod, Art Pictures Studio, NMG Studio, Wink, BAZELEVS, All Media, Central Partnership, Kinopoisk, Okko, Start, Premier, Ivi, KION, Volga, Arna Media, and others. Art Pictures Distribution is also the exclusive distributor of content from major Russian TV channels STS, REN TV, Channel Five, Domashny, Che, and Yu.

Art Pictures Distribution to Present New NMG Russian Films at the Marché du Film in Cannes

The online cinema Wink has been nominated for the Golden Trailer Awards for its promo campaign for the series Fisher. Eclipse. The promo videos for the series produced by Wink have made the shortlist of the international Golden Trailer Awards (GTA), which honor achievements in trailers and film marketing. The commercial and teaser for the Russian thriller have been nominated in two categories: Best Horror/Thriller TV Spot for a TV/Streaming Series and Best Music TV Spot for a TV/Streaming Series. The list of nominees also includes projects from HBO Max, Netflix, Amazon, FX, and others. 
 
 The premiere of Fisher. Eclipse, the second season of the successful franchise, took place on Wink in May 2025. The cast includes Ivan Yankovsky, Irina Starshenbaum, Aleksandr Yatsenko, Nikita Khudyakov, and others. The series is directed by Aleksandr Tsoy, with Sergey Kalvarsky and Natalya Kapustina serving as writers and showrunners. The series was produced by Studio 812 for NMG Studio. 
 
 The development and production of the promo materials for Fisher. Eclipse were handled by the Wink marketing team. 
 
 Creative teams: 
 
 Promo “Ritual” — nominated in the category Best Horror/Thriller TV Spot 
 Marketing and PR Director: Evgeniya Melnikova 
 Head of Promo Department: Igor Klyuchnikov 
 Executive Producers: Liliya Loginova, Viktoria Kobzeva 
 Promo Producer: Alina Aleksandrova 
 Editor: Roman Ignatyev 
 Sound Engineer: Kirill Lyubarskiy 
 
 Teaser — nominated in the category Best Music TV Spot 
 Marketing and PR Director: Evgeniya Melnikova 
 Head of Promo Department: Igor Klyuchnikov 
 Executive Producers: Liliya Loginova, Viktoria Kobzeva 
 Editor: Vasiliy Vasilenko 
 Sound Engineer: Ilya Kulikov 
 
 The online cinema Wink is currently preparing to release the third season, titled After Fisher. Inquisitor. The new season is directed by Olga Frenkel and stars Aleksandr Petrov, Yuliya Snigir, and Polina Gukhman. The project will be released as part of the Wink Originals lineup (The Boy’s Word. Blood on the Asphalt, Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears: It All Just Begins, Landyshi, Kombinatsiya, Chistye, and others). The series is produced by film company Keystoun Production for NMG Studio. The executive producers are Fedor Bondarchuk and Dmitry Tabarchuk. 
 
 The winners of the 26th Golden Trailer Awards (GTA) will be announced on May 28, 2026. 
 
 Nominated promos: 
 <a target="_blank" href="https://disk.yandex.ru/i/NyzgMLINP3Wz5g">https://disk.yandex.ru/i/NyzgMLINP3Wz5g</a> 
 <a target="_blank" href="https://disk.yandex.ru/i/niGMaNol7CVGcw">https://disk.yandex.ru/i/niGMaNol7CVGcw</a> 
 
 Teaser materials for the new season: 
 <a target="_blank" href="https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/OR6jxgBuxbf2PA">https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/OR6jxgBuxbf2PA</a>

Wink Online Cinema Nominated for Golden Trailer Awards for the Promo Campaign of the Series Fisher. Eclipse

Medialogia: Domestic Content Accounts for More Than Half of the Top 100 in the Russian Series Ranking for Q1 2026

Medialogia has introduced a new product in its portfolio — the Russian Series Ranking. This tool is designed for a comprehensive assessment of the popularity of TV series among Russian audiences across all viewing platforms. The first release of the project is the Top 100 Most Popular Series of 2025. 
 
 The methodology developed for the Russian Series Ranking enables a comprehensive evaluation of content popularity by taking into account all stages of audience interaction with a series: from initial interest and search queries to actual viewing on television and online platforms as well as discussions on social media. This approach makes it possible to capture not just isolated spikes in interest but the overall effect: the scale of interest, depth of engagement, and the project’s cultural footprint. The key metric of the ranking is actual viewing measured in minutes, which helps assess not just exposure to content but the amount of attention audiences devote to it. As a result, the ranking reflects real content consumption and its social resonance providing a more complete picture of series popularity in Russia. 
 
 To compile the Top 100 Most Popular Series of 2025, data on search queries from various systems, digital and TV viewing and audience activity on social media were used. In total, the methodology incorporates 19 different parameters. The unit of measurement is a point-based score calculated using a mathematical formula that includes all these components. 
 
 For the Top 100 ranking, more than one thousand series released in 2025 (including new seasons or franchise installments) were analyzed, covering both Russian and international projects across all genres, as well as animation (excluding children’s animation). 
 
 Irina Solomatina, CEO of Medialogia: 
 “We have created a product that shows not only interest in a series but also how much audiences actually watch it on TV and online platforms and how actively they discuss it: we account for the entire cycle of audience interaction with content. I am confident that the Russian Series Ranking will become a useful tool for everyone involved in creating, distributing, and investing in media products in the Russian market. The ranking will also be of interest to general viewers who want to make sure they don’t miss the most popular series.” 
 
 The Russian Series Ranking is available at: <a href="https://mlg.ru/topserials2025">https://mlg.ru/topserials2025</a>. In the future, the company plans to make the ranking regular. Initially, it will be published on a monthly basis. The company also plans to continue developing additional analytical products, including genre-based and market analytics. 
 
 
 The top 20 of the Top 100 Most Popular Series of 2025 are: 
 
 1. Squid Game, South Korea, thriller (42,861 points) 
 
 2. Stranger Things, USA, sci-fi (26,572 points) 
 
 3. Sled, Russia, detective (20,361 points) 
 
 4. Daddy’s Daughters, Russia, comedy (14,253 points) 
 
 5. Univer, Russia, comedy (13,267 points) 
 
 6. Landyshi, Russia, melodrama (11,632 points) 
 
 7. The Kingfisher, Turkey, melodrama (11,468 points) 
 
 8. Outsource, Russia, drama (9,928 points) 
 
 9. The First Department, Russia, detective (9,383 points) 
 
 10. Fisher, Russia, thriller (9,187 points) 
 
 11. Cranberry Sorbet, Turkey, melodrama (8,506 points) 
 
 12. Faraway City, Turkey, drama (7,956 points) 
 
 13. The Walking Dead, USA, thriller (7,767 points) 
 
 14. Chef, Russia, crime (7,631 points) 
 
 15. Dexter, USA, thriller (7,115 points) 
 
 16. The Simpsons, USA, comedy (6,804 points) 
 
 17. Likhiye, Russia, drama (6,629 points) 
 
 18. Bodyguards, Russia, comedy (6,330 points) 
 
 19. Secrets of the Investigation, Russia, drama (6,280 points) 
 
 20. Method, Russia, thriller (6,141 points) 
 
 
 Methodology: 
 
 1. The ranking includes Russian and international series of all genres (excluding children’s animation) released in 2025, including new seasons or franchise installments. 
 
 2. Study period: January–December 2025. 
 
 3. The ranking is calculated in points and reflects a series’ impact on the population of Russia. Data from different sources are standardized to ensure comparability regardless of genre or platform. 
 
 4. The calculation takes into account: demand based on search engine data; viewership on TV and online platforms and social response based on Medialogia data (mentions, engagement, views, etc.). 
 
 5. Medialogia’s social media database includes more than 3.2 billion accounts. 
 
 
 About Medialogia 
 
Medialogia is a Russian research company and IT developer specializing in real-time media and social media analysis.

Medialogia Presents the Russian Series Ranking and Top 100 Most Popular Series of 2025

The second season of the series Landyshi has concluded on the Wink online cinema platform. The love story of privileged girl Katya and tank forces lieutenant Alexey Danilin has touched the hearts of millions of viewers. 
 
According to research company Mediascope, in January 2026 the project topped the top 5 series across leading online cinemas by number of viewing screens, outperforming its closest competitors by nearly three times. Meanwhile, according to the Kinopoisk Pro Index, Landyshi consistently holds second place in the rankings, second only to Netflix’s Stranger Things. The number of views of Landyshi on the Wink platform has already exceeded 200 million. The television premieres of the series, part of the Wink Originals lineup, aired on Channel One and STS. 
 
In addition to widespread audience acclaim, the project has received high praise from industry professionals. Landyshi. Such a Tender Love was named “Best Film Project” at the National Film Award Heroes of a Great Country and based on audience voting at the Bolshaya Tsifra festival it was recognized as the best drama in the “Original In-House Series” subcategory. The project also won the Russian National Award in the Creative Industries in the “Impact Momentum” category. In addition, Landyshi ranked first among films with high social impact in a study conducted by National Media Group and Platform CSR center. The series was shortlisted for the Association of Film and Television Producers Awards in five categories. And these are far from its only achievements. 
 
Music also played an important role in the series. The Tavrida.ART label released the album Landyshi. Second Spring, featuring six tracks. These and other compositions from the series have entered music charts and become true hits, winning over listeners. 
 
The project was produced by World Russian Studios in collaboration with NMG Studio, with the support of the Internet Development Institute &#40;IRI&#41;, Tavrida.ART, and the content studio Yug.Kino. 
 
All episodes of Landyshi are now available on the Wink online cinema platform.

Wink: Landyshi Becomes the Most Popular Series of 2026

The film The Golden Key: a New Pinocchio Story is set to hit theaters across the Middle East. Distribution agreements for its theatrical release have been reached with major distributors in the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The Golden Key: a New Pinocchio Story has become the first film from National Media Group &#40;NMG&#41; to be released theatrically in these countries. 
 
To date, the film’s distribution rights have been sold to 53 countries worldwide, including Latin American countries, as well as Spain, Switzerland, the United States of America, Canada, Cyprus, Israel, Mongolia, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Italy and Italian-speaking countries. 
 
In Russia, the film was widely released on January 1, 2026 — exactly 50 years after the premiere of the beloved TV movie The Adventures of Buratino — and has grossed over 2,4 billion rubles at the domestic box office. 
 
The Golden Key: a New Pinocchio Story tells a story about the importance of staying true to oneself in any situation. A journey of someone who stands out, reminding us that everyone is unique. It is a story about how unconditional love can ultimately work wonders. The film’s producers include Vodorod film company, Art Pictures Studio, National Media Group, Channel One Russia, Plus Studio, and Art Pictures Distribution, with support from the Cinema Fund. The film is distributed in Russia by NMG Kinoprokat and internationally by Art Pictures Distribution. 
 
Svetlana Balanova, CEO of National Media Group: 
“The announcement of the film’s planned release in the region coincides with a significant date – the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia. Modern Russian media content is one of the key tools of cultural diplomacy. Screenings of The Golden Key: a New Pinocchio Story across the Middle East will help local audiences become more familiar with contemporary Russian cinema, deepening mutual understanding between our countries and strengthening Russia’s ‘soft power.’ The Middle East and the Persian Gulf region are important markets for our Holding, with a large young population and a strong appetite for high-quality film content. We are delighted and excited that The Golden Key: a New Pinocchio Story, a film that holds a special place in the hearts of Russian audiences, will be the first NMG title to reach theaters in the Middle East.” 
 
Promotional materials for The Golden Key: a New Pinocchio Story, adapted for the Middle Eastern market: <a class="txttohtmllink" href="https://disk.360.yandex.ru/i/DA7-esF434fzDQ">https://disk.360.yandex.ru/i/DA7-esF434fzDQ</a> 
 
*** 
Background information 
 
National Media Group is Russia’s largest private media holding. NMG manages a diversified portfolio of assets in the production, distribution, and monetization of high-quality informational and entertainment content across all types of media. 
 
Key assets include the leaders of the Russian media market: broadcast TV channels REN TV, Channel Five, STS, Domashny, Che, STS Love, and STS Kids; the multimedia information center Izvestia MIC &#40;which includes the IZ.RU portal, the Izvestia newspaper, the Izvestia TV channel, and the news services of REN TV and Channel Five&#41;; newspapers such as Sport-Express and Delovoy Peterburg, NMG Kinoprokat, сompanies engaged in the production of popular films, shows and series, as well as owning technological and marketing assets. NMG also holds an equity stake in Channel One. 
 
In 2019, NMG launched the online service more.tv, and in June 2023 completed the merger of video services more.tv and Wink as part of a joint venture with PJSC Rostelecom. In November 2022, the holding announced the creation of the film distribution company NMG Kinoprokat. In January 2024, NMG launched NMG DOC – a single platform for the production and distribution of non-fiction works. In April 2024, NMG and RDIF agreed to invest in the creation of a joint Сommercial fund for the development of film and animation. 
 
According to Mediascope, by the end of 2025 NMG was the leader in terrestrial TV audience share across the entire population of Russia, with a 23,77&#37; share.

Russian Film The Golden Key: a New Pinocchio Story to Be Released in the Middle East

On 15.02 at 18:00, STS will premiere the adventure detective reality show “Secret Millionaire”, produced with the support of the Embassy of India in Moscow and the National Film Development Corporation of India. In the new reality show celebrities under the watchful eye of the host Sergey Burunov have started their own investigation for the sake of 10 million rubles. 
 
It fell to the following participants to uncover all the mysteries, conspiracies and intrigues of the Indian palace Dhulagarh, built in 1767: Polina Dibrova, Karina Murashkina, Vladimir Marconi, Yulia Gavrilina, Svetlana Listova, Vladimir Tishko, Alina Astrovskaya, Nastya Kraynova, Mikhail Stognienko, Vasily Smolny, Alexander Volokhov, Magomed Ismailov, Lyubyatinka and Alexander Kasatkin. 
 
To discover the identity of the secret millionaire, the celebrities wove intrigues and plots, gossiped and got into conflicts even with the closest of friends. 
 
“At some point it became so hard that I was crying every second,” says Karina Murashkina, who took part in a reality show for the first time. “It was especially difficult dealing with Tishko when he yelled at me with swear words. And I had a strong emotional shock at the end of my journey.” 
 
It was also difficult for Polina Dibrova, who flew to the shoot in the midst of discussions of her divorce. 
 
“At first I kept a bit of distance because I was afraid of everyone and everything. 
Some even thought I was nasty and stuck-up, but then I managed to win them over. 
People even apologized to me for their initial wrong impression,” says Polina, whose personal life and figure became the subject of several conflicts on the project. 
 
The participants admit that during filming they resorted to different ways of calming themselves down. 
 
“I was so stressed that one day I finished an entire bottle of sedatives,” says Alina Astrovskaya. “I brought with me a psychologist’s workbook with different exercises. 
And when emotions in our reality show flared up, I would take out the sheets and do them. 
We were so immersed in the given circumstances that we had goosebumps and everything inside clenched from stress.” 
 
“Of course, there was a lot of stress and periodic injustices,” adds Nastya Kraynova, who managed to ruin her relationships with both Dibrova and Murashkina. “I think viewers will be curious to watch each character and see how they reveal themselves by the finale. 
I promise many twists that will truly surprise.” 
 
In the new reality show, the participants not only had to weave intrigues, but also to discover Indian culture: the celebrities made spices, rode tuk-tuks, threw Holi colors, inflated two-meter balloons in the desert, painted an elephant’s trunk, played the flute for a snake, studied Hindi, searched for clues among yogis in a park, climbed to the top of a multi-level stepwell and up the wall of an ancient fort. 
 
“For the first time, I milked a cow,” recalls Polina Dibrova. “It didn’t work out the first time, because the first cow kicked me hard in the leg and ran away. I was in shock, frightened. A very challenging experience.” 
 
Challenges also took place on the grounds of the City Palace complex, in the sandy dunes of Chhabra, in an elephant amusement park, by Lake Maota, in temples, villages, markets and central squares. The celebrities looked for clues in the company of elephants, camels, monkeys, mountain goats, snakes, peacocks, parrots and other exotic animals and birds. 
 
The main filming location was the Dhulagarh Palace, where the participants also lived. 
Every day they were accompanied by a butler and a footman, while the chef and his team prepared exquisite European and Indian dishes. The palace itself was transformed for the guests’ arrival: artists filled the participants’ rooms, common spaces and the host’s office with themed props, decorated the walls with colorful drawings and the bedroom doors with images of totem animals. 
 
The project was created by the team behind hit shows “Hide and Seek”, “In the Dark” and “Superninja”. A crew of 150 Russians and Indians filmed the reality show in one of the most beautiful cities in the country, Jaipur. Fifty cameras, sound and lighting equipment and other special gear were brought from Moscow, and local actors, artists, yogis and dancers were involved in the production.

First Russian reality show in India premieres on STS

Total box office revenues of Russian cinemas in 2025 reached 45.189 billion rubles, which is 5.4&#37; higher than in 2024. At the same time, admissions fell by 9.7&#37;, to 105.9 million tickets. 
 
“NMG Kinoprokat” ranks among the top three distributors, with a market share of 13.3&#37;. 
The company’s most successful releases were “Finist. The First Bogatyr”, “Yolki 12” and “Red Silk”.

By year-end results “NMG Kinoprokat” among top three

The film, produced with the support of Nota Bene Film Group and National Media Group, took part in the Russian Film Festival organized by ROSKINO with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. 
 
At the official opening ceremony on 17 December, speeches were given by Alexey Meshkov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the French Republic and the Principality of Monaco, ROSKINO CEO Elza Antonova and Art Pictures Distribution CEO Anastasia Korchagina. The screening took place on 20 December at the atmospheric Russian Orthodox Spiritual and Cultural Center on the legendary Quai Branly. The film was shown in Russian with French subtitles, which allowed the French audience to fully appreciate the original sound of the picture. In total, the festival program featured five Russian films. 
 
The main goal of the event was to present to the Parisian public the multifaceted palette of contemporary Russian cinema. The program included a wide range of genres, from war drama to romantic comedy. Each title was selected to showcase not only the high craftsmanship of Russian filmmakers, but also the richness of themes that concern contemporary society. The participation of “Red Silk” in the Paris festival became yet another confirmation of the international recognition of this successful Russian-Chinese project.

Russian-Chinese film “Red Silk” conquers Paris

Anastasia Krasovskaya and Aleksandar Radojičić will appear in the sequel to the detective blockbuster &quot;Red Silk&quot;. 
 
Anastasia Krasovskaya &#40;&quot;The Boy&#39;s Word: Blood on the Asphalt&quot;, &quot;Give Us the Show&quot;&#41; and Aleksandar Radojičić &#40;&quot;Hard to Be a God&quot;, &quot;The Balkan Line&quot;&#41; will join the star-studded cast of &quot;Black Silk&quot;, which includes Miloš Biković, Maksim Matveev in the role of Richard Sorge, Chinese actress Zheng Hanyi, Gleb Kalyuzhny, and Yelena Podkaminskaya. &quot;Black Silk&quot; is the sequel to the Russian-Chinese detective action film &quot;Red Silk&quot;, a joint project by Nota Bene Film Group studio and the National Media Group &#40;NMG&#41; holding. The film will be released in theatres by “NMG Kinoprokat”. 
 
The film&#39;s events take place in 1931. The plot is set in Shanghai – the &quot;New York of Asia&quot;, where foreign intelligence agencies clash in a labyrinth of luxurious nightclubs and neon-lit streets. A secret cargo – the &quot;Black Silk&quot; – is being transported to the city. In search of the mysterious object, the Soviet and Chinese protagonists find themselves aboard a passenger liner and a zeppelin, which turn out to be elaborate traps. They are surrounded by Japanese agents, with the vast ocean and sky beyond, and time is running out with each minute. One mistake could lead to a global catastrophe. 
 
Serbian actor Aleksandar Radojičić, who recently played Rumata in the series, will take on the role of one of the film&#39;s antagonists. Details about Anastasia Krasovskaya&#39;s character are still under wraps, but the creators reveal that her character will be a love interest for one of the main heroes. 
 
Andrey Volgin, the director: &quot;This is a major cinematic spectacle in the best traditions of Agatha Christie and &quot;Mission: Impossible&quot; – a format that audiences loved after &quot;Red Silk&quot;. However, we are working on this film without looking back at the previous installment: the story of &quot;Black Silk&quot; will be accessible to new viewers as well. There is a mystery to be solved – and this time, it will be on a much grander scale.&quot; 
 
&quot;Red Silk&quot; was released in Russian theatres on February 20 of this year, grossing approximately 700 million rubles at the domestic box office. The film&#39;s premiere in China, timed to coincide with the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin, took place on September 4 at Beijing&#39;s premier cinema, the China Film International Theatre. 
 
&quot;Black Silk&quot; will be released in theatres by “NMG Kinoprokat” in February 2027. 
 
Production: Nota Bene Film Group, National Media Group &#40;NMG&#41;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Theatrical Distribution &#40;RU&#41;: “NMG Kinoprokat” 
 
International Distribution: Art Pictures Distribution&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Partners: Cinema Fund&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Genre: Detective Action&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Director: Andrey Volgin&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
General Producer: Vadim Byrkin&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Producer: Anastasia Pelevina&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Executive Producer: Svetlana Zimagorova&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Creative Producer: Nikita Byrkin&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Line Producers &#40;China&#41;: Olga Kashirina, Yang Yang&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Screenwriter: Maria Nefedova&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Director of Photography: Maksim Mikhanjuk&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Production Designer: Dmitry Malich&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Cast: Miloš Biković, Maksim Matveev, Zheng Hanyi, Gleb Kalyuzhny, Anastasia Krasovskaya, Aleksandar Radojičić, Yelena Podkaminskaya, and others. 
 
Synopsis: 
1931. Shanghai – the &quot;New York of Asia&quot; – where foreign intelligence agencies clash in a labyrinth of luxurious nightclubs and neon-lit streets. A secret cargo, the &quot;Black Silk,&quot; is being smuggled into the city. In pursuit of this mysterious object, Soviet and Chinese operatives board a passenger liner and a zeppelin, only to find themselves in elaborate traps. Surrounded by Japanese agents, with nothing but the boundless ocean and sky beyond, time is running out. A single mistake could trigger a global catastrophe.

Holding News