French film producer and distributor; third-largest globally
Amid Cannes backlash, Xenia Fedorova’s public role in Bolloré’s media empire has intensified scrutiny of Kremlin-linked messaging in France. Sources describe a widening industry response to Bolloré’s influence across Canal+, CNews, Europe 1 and StudioCanal, with lawmakers and press groups calling for greater transparency.
Sony has announced it will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs from January 2028. New titles will be sold via the PlayStation Store or as retailer-issued download codes; games releasing before 2028 remain unaffected. The move follows years of rising digital sales and has provoked consumer backlash over ownership, preservation and the second‑hand market.