Italy Meets Hollywood
Italy Meets Hollywood is an institutional website promoted by the Italian Trade Agency and implemented by the Los Angeles office, conceived as a bridge between the Italian and the American entertainment industries.
The website offers an effective information service with its main section: News and Events, as a source of information on the major trends and happenings of the entertainment industry made in the US. Besides that, the Training & Education section offers useful information and exclusive content to promote the attractiveness, funds, and opportunities in Italy as a set for productions. Furthermore, the section Marketplace presents the main players on both markets.
Italy Meets Hollywood
Italy Meets Hollywood is an institutional website promoted by the Italian Trade Agency and implemented by the Los Angeles office, conceived as a bridge between the Italian and the American entertainment industries.
The website offers an effective information service with its main sections: News and Events, as a source of information on the major trends and happenings of the entertainment industry made in the US. Besides that, the Training & Education section offers useful information and exclusive content to promote the attractiveness, funds, and opportunities in Italy as a set for productions. Furthermore, the section Market place presents the main players on both markets.
NEWS
The New Era of Podcasts: The Audio-Video Hybrid Reshaping Entertainment
In 2025, the U.S. podcast market is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Once a purely audio format, podcasts have evolved into full-fledged video podcasts, no longer confined to traditional audio platforms but integrated into a cross-media [...]
Hollywood’s Big Bets: American Originals Headline AFM 2025
At this year’s American Film Market in Los Angeles, US sellers are doubling down on genre-driven and star-powered cinema, presenting a slate that underscores both the global appeal and the commercial ambitions of American production. [...]
43% of Gen Z Prefer YouTube and TikTok to Traditional TV and Streaming
A new report from Activate Consulting, presented in the 2025 Tech & Media Outlook and highlighted by Variety, reveals a profound shift in the media consumption habits of younger audiences in the United States. According [...]
Netflix explores Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, setting the stage for an industry-defining deal
In recent days, the U.S. entertainment industry has seen a dramatic development: Netflix is actively exploring a possible acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, one of Hollywood’s most historic and influential studios. According to authoritative industry [...]
NEWS
The New Era of Podcasts: The Audio-Video Hybrid Reshaping Entertainment
In 2025, the U.S. podcast market is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Once a purely audio format, podcasts have evolved into full-fledged video podcasts, no longer confined to traditional audio platforms but integrated into a cross-media [...]
Hollywood’s Big Bets: American Originals Headline AFM 2025
At this year’s American Film Market in Los Angeles, US sellers are doubling down on genre-driven and star-powered cinema, presenting a slate that underscores both the global appeal and the commercial ambitions of American production. [...]
43% of Gen Z Prefer YouTube and TikTok to Traditional TV and Streaming
A new report from Activate Consulting, presented in the 2025 Tech & Media Outlook and highlighted by Variety, reveals a profound shift in the media consumption habits of younger audiences in the United States. According [...]
Netflix explores Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, setting the stage for an industry-defining deal
In recent days, the U.S. entertainment industry has seen a dramatic development: Netflix is actively exploring a possible acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, one of Hollywood’s most historic and influential studios. According to authoritative industry [...]
EVENTS
Academy Awards – Shortlists Announcement (December 16, 2025)
December 16 marks one of the most anticipated milestones on the road to the Academy Awards: the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will unveil the official shortlists, narrowing the field of contenders in [...]
SEG3 LA: Where Culture Meets Emerging Technology (December 10–12, 2025 — Los Angeles)
SEG3 LA takes place this December, serving as a forum where culture, entertainment, and emerging technologies intersect. The conference brings together executives, innovators, founders, and creatives from across media, gaming, music, sport, and consumer technology [...]
EVENTS
Academy Awards – Shortlists Announcement (December 16, 2025)
December 16 marks one of the most anticipated milestones on the road to the Academy Awards: the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will unveil the official shortlists, narrowing the field of contenders in [...]
SEG3 LA: Where Culture Meets Emerging Technology (December 10–12, 2025 — Los Angeles)
SEG3 LA takes place this December, serving as a forum where culture, entertainment, and emerging technologies intersect. The conference brings together executives, innovators, founders, and creatives from across media, gaming, music, sport, and consumer technology [...]







