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We are very pleased to further expand our collaboration with ZDF Studios GmbH: effective immediately, PLAION PICTURES will take over channel management for the two FAST channels "ZDF zu Hause" and "ZDF H2O & Friends." In this role, we are responsible for operational execution, distribution, and marketing. Our goal is to sustainably strengthen the reach, visibility, and impact of the ZDF Studios brand world in the digital streaming environment. Both channels are now available free of charge via Samsung TV Plus. Expansion to additional relevant platforms is planned in the coming weeks. For us, this partnership marks another important step in leveraging our expertise in FAST and AVoD, as well as our international network, to position strong content effectively in the market. Many thanks to the entire ZDF Studios team, especially Linette Zaulich, for their trust. We look forward to the next steps together! #PLAIONPICTURES PLAION #Partnership

🌟 An incredible awards season for our partners at Warner Bros. Discovery Deutschland and Universal Pictures - together earning 13 Oscars® across some of the year’s most celebrated categories. Their films stood out through strong creative choices, bold storytelling and teams who bring real passion and precision to their work, consistently aiming higher. We’re proud to stand alongside partners who push creative standards forward, film after film - and grateful for the collaboration and trust behind these wins. ✨ #WarnerBros #UniversalPictures #AcademyAwards #AwardSeason #FilmIndustry #Partnerships #PLAIONPictures PLAION

🎬 SENTIMENTAL VALUE wins the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film 🏆 Bringing this film to Germany has been a rewarding journey for our teams, and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone who helped carry it to audiences here and beyond. A huge thank‑you goes out to the filmmakers, cast, crew, partners, and to the audiences who embraced the story from the very beginning. We’re incredibly proud to see how far this film has travelled. ✨ #SentimentalValue #AcademyAward #BestInternationalFeatureFilm #PLAIONPictures #FilmIndustry PLAION Komplizen Film

With an exciting week ahead at PLAION PICTURES, we’re thrilled to spotlight two standout moments from this year’s award season. Before NOUVELLE VAGUE arrives in cinemas on March 12 - and as SENTIMENTAL VALUE heads toward the upcoming Aacademy Awards - we're celebrating these remarkable achievements: ✨ NOUVELLE VAGUE celebrated César Awards in 4 major distinctions across direction, cinematography, editing and costume design ✨ SENTIMENTAL VALUE honored as BAFTA Best Film Not in the English Language We are happy for and feel proud of the filmmakers and their entire teams - really (still) looking forward to sharing both films with audiences everywhere, especially Germany. #AwardSeason #SentimentalValue #NouvelleVague #PlaionPictures #Cinema #FilmIndustry #BAFTA #CésarAwards #EEBAFTAs #ComingSoon #Oscars2026 PLAION Unifrance

What an inspiring #Berlinale 2026 🎬🌟 At the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), we were proud to celebrate bold storytelling, powerful voices, and unforgettable premieres across the program. A special highlight: our film STAATSSCHUTZ won three awards - the Heiner-Carow-Award, the CICAE ART Cinema Award, and the Panorama Audience Award - honoring its artistic strength and its urgent message about democracy and accountability. 🏆 We were equally thrilled to join the premieres of GHOST IN THE CELL (Forum) and PROSECUTION (Panorama), showcasing the creativity and vision of exceptional international filmmakers. 📽️ A huge thank you to all partners, creators, and teams who made this Berlinale truly special. 🙌 Here’s to a strong year ahead for our films and storytellers. ✨ PLAION #PLAIONPICTURES #comingsoon [Fotos ©Dario Lehner, Stefanie Schmid Rincon, Berlinale]

The César Awards race is well underway, and NOUVELLE VAGUE has emerged as one of this year’s standout contenders with 10 nominations. 🎬✨ Earlier this week, the academy also announced a nomination for SENTIMENTAL VALUE in the category Best International Film. (Yes, you still can - and should - watch it in German theatres) The 51st César Awards ceremony will take place on February 26 in Paris - an an exciting moment for European cinema. NOUVELLE VAGUE arrives in German cinemas on March 12. 🎥 #NouvelleVague #AwardSeason #César2026 #PlaionPictures PLAION PLAION PICTURES

🌟 SENTIMENTAL VALUE receives 9 Academy Award nominations! 🌟 We are thrilled that Sentimental Value, directed by Joachim Trier and co‑written with Eskil Vogt, has been honored with nine Oscar nominations, including major categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Renate Reinsve), Best Supporting Actor (Stellan Skarsgård) and Best Supporting Actress (Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas). 👏 What a week it has been - and we cannot wait until the ides of march ☺️ We’re incredibly proud to support this remarkable film. Further onwards into Award Season! 🏆✨ #SentimentalValue #AcademyAwards #Oscars2026 #AwardsSeason #PlaionPictures #Cinema Komplizen Film PLAION

What a sentimental night to remember. SENTIMENTAL VALUE took home six awards at the 38th European Film Awards 🏆 – winning every single one of its five nominated categories.   ⭐ BEST EUROPEAN FILM ⭐ BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR - Joachim Trier ⭐ BEST ACTRESS - Renate Reinsve ⭐ BEST ACTOR - Stellan Skarsgård ⭐ BEST SCREENPLAY - Eskil Vogt & Joachim Trier ⭐ BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - Hania Rani   Go see SENTIMENTAL VALUE! Still playing in German theatres.   #SentimentalValue #awardseason #europeanfilmawards #europeancinema European Film Academy Komplizen Film  

🎬"My name is Bond. James Bond." With one of the most iconic film franchises in cinema history, we are entering 2026 on a high note: Under our newly concluded agreement with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, PLAION PICTURES will be responsible for the distribution of physical home entertainment products from the legendary Hollywood studio, covering all new releases as well as catalogue titles across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Upcoming highlights include MERCY starring Chris Pratt (theatrical release: January 2026), CRIME 101 with Chris Hemsworth (February 2026) and PROJECT HAIL MARY featuring Ryan Gosling (March 2026). The catalogue also encompasses some of the world’s most iconic brands, including the JAMES BOND franchise, action blockbusters like THE ACCOUNTANT 2 and TV Series such as WEDNESDAY. 🚀 This partnership further strengthens PLAION PICTURES’ position as a leading independent distribution partner in the premium physical entertainment segment and highlights our long-term commitment to curating and growing strong global brands for the German-speaking market. We are excited to collaborate with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution and look forward to a successful journey together. #PLAIONPICTURES #NewPartnership Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios  PLAION

🏆 Award Season Update We’re thrilled to share that Stellan Skarsgård won the #GoldenGlobe for Best Supporting Actor! A huge congratulations to Stellan and the entire team behind SENTIMENTAL VALUE - an incredible performance that continues to resonate with audiences and award juries alike. And the season is far from over … 🎟 SENTIMENTAL VALUE - still playing in German theatres. #GoldenGlobes #SentimentalValue #EuropeanCinema #StellanSkarsgård PLAION Komplizen Film