Serbian News Today — September 10, 2026
Telekom Srbija’s Content Head on Blueprint for Turning Serbian Production Powerhouse Into Global Player and more — today's serbian signal.
As we start the day, the Serbian entertainment industry is abuzz with exciting news that highlights the country's growing presence on the global stage. Telekom Srbija's Content Head has outlined a blueprint for transforming the Serbian production powerhouse into a global player, which is already showing signs of success with the acquisition of the Serbian sci-fi epic 'Sanctuary' for U.S. distribution. This move is a significant milestone for the Serbian film industry, and the fact that 'Sanctuary' stars Nina Kiri, known for her role in 'The Handmaid's Tale', is a testament to the country's ability to attract international talent.
The global entertainment landscape is also filled with other interesting developments, from the return of quiz format 'The Floor' to Nippon TV in Japan, to the latest hit from Mediawan, 'Witch Detectives', which combines magic and mystery-solving. Meanwhile, the Humanitas Prize winners list has been announced, with 'Shrinking', 'Paradise', and 'Washington Black' taking the lead. In a separate development, a Tetris-like game that was available on the Trump White House website has been taken down after a company threatened to take action over copyright infringement. As we delve into these stories, it's clear that the world of entertainment is constantly evolving, and Serbia is playing an increasingly important role in shaping its future.
Today's signal:
• Telekom Srbija’s Content Head on Blueprint for Turning Serbian Production Powerhouse Into Global Player (variety.com)
• Serbian Sci-Fi Epic ‘Sanctuary,’ Starring ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’s’ Nina Kiri, Acquired for U.S. Distribution (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Okada Junichi-Hosted ‘The Floor’ Quiz Format Returns to Nippon TV for Season 2 in Japan (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Magic Meets Mystery-Solving Trio in Mediawan’s Latest Hit, ‘Witch Detectives’ (variety.com)
• ‘Shrinking,’ ‘Paradise,’ ‘Washington Black’ Lead Humanitas Prize Winners List (variety.com)
• Trump White House Pulls Down Tetris-Like Game, in Which You Had to Stop a ‘Zombie Siege’ at Mexican Border, After Company’s Copyright Threat (variety.com)