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Sony revokes access to hundreds of purchased digital titles
On September 1, 2026, 551 movies and TV series previously purchased by UK PlayStation customers will vanish from their digital libraries, a stark reminder that 'buying' digital often means merely rent
Summer 2026 TV: Critical Acclaim vs. Audience Love
Apple's series "Widow's Bay" has already generated significant word of mouth and is considered a potential contender for this year's Emmys, signaling a summer where streaming originals are poised to d
AI Economic Models Reshape Business Amidst New State Regulations
In 2026, state lawmakers across at least 24 U.
John Oliver guest stars on Days of Our Lives & General Hospital
John Oliver, the Emmy-winning host of 'Last Week Tonight', personally pitched himself for guest roles on daytime television, leading to appearances on both 'Days of Our Lives' and 'General Hospital',
Variety wins 16 Southern California Journalism Awards
Variety secured 16 first-place awards at the 68th annual Southern California Journalism Awards.
Shadowcast Pictures Closure Signals Industry-Wide Production Shift
More than 80 film and TV production service companies in Los Angeles have shuttered since 2022, marking a seismic shift in Hollywood's foundational infrastructure.
Larry David's new sketch show premieres, addresses retirement rumors
Series director Jeff Schaffer recalled the awkward uncertainty surrounding how to address executive producer Barack Obama when giving him notes for the new HBO series.
Uplifting Storytelling in 2026 and Beyond: The Landscape and Once Productions' Place in It
The media landscape is in constant flux, with audience appetites shifting toward more meaningful, authentic, and uplifting content. As we look toward 2026, the demand for stories that inspire and educate is reshaping the…
Bill Maher says 2028 presidential vote could be in play
Bill Maher, a staunch liberal voice for decades, declared his 2028 presidential vote 'in play' after a recent appearance by JD Vance on 'Real Time', according to MEAWW News .
AI's Grip on Marketing: Cannes Lions 2026 Sees New Tools Emerge
Meta's analysis of over one million ad campaigns found that, on average, every dollar spent on Meta generated $4.
Mārama Director's Māori Ancestors Inspire Colonial Critique
In the upcoming Māori gothic film 'Mārama', a character's moko koa tattoo, drawn with lipstick at another's demand, subtly reveals the film's deep dive into colonial power dynamics.
AI 3D Tools Fuel Startup Growth, Redefining Digital Content Creation
A single startup, operating with a team of five, recently generated a fully explorable 3D city environment in under a week, a production feat that would have demanded a team of 50 artists months just
Valossa launches agentic AI for video ad creation
Imagine generating a complete, multi-scene video ad from a simple website link in mere minutes.
Millie Bobby Brown Reveals She Knows Eleven's Fate in Stranger Things
Even the rest of the Stranger Things cast believes Millie Bobby Brown's character, Eleven, is dead, while Brown and the Duffer Brothers hold a secret pact about her true fate.
Bose Studios Launches New Film Production Arm
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is collaborating with Bose Studios on an original documentary series.
American Dollhouse's Nosy Neighbor Embodies Modern Anxieties
In John Valley's 'American Dollhouse', the villain Sandy isn't just a nosy neighbor; she's described as a manifestation of the panopticon and the terror of polite society itself, according to...
Larry David praises Obama's comedic timing in new show
Former President Barack Obama will appear in Larry David's new HBO comedy series, 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness', and his own production company, Higher Ground, also initiated the projec
Amazon Alexa taps celebrities for new agentic AI ads
Imagine asking Alexa for a recipe and, mid-conversation, she seamlessly offers to order ingredients from Papa Johns, completing the transaction with a simple 'yes'.
Ballerina Animated Movie Sequel and TV Series In Development
Nearly a decade after its original release, the animated film 'Ballerina', known as 'Leap!
Warwick Thornton's 'Wolfram' China Premiere at Shanghai Film Fest
"Wolfram," an Australian Indigenous film, captivated Chinese audiences at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, marking its China premiere on June 14.
Camden Film Quarter approval boosts UK film industry growth
By a razor-thin margin of 6 to 5, Camden councillors approved a £1 billion film quarter in Kentish Town on June 17, 2026.
Yash's 'Toxic' movie targets August 26, 2026 release date
Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' will launch globally on August 26, 2026, ending months of speculation.
Fox Acquires Roku, Reshaping CTV Advertising Landscape
Fox Corp. is taking on $8 billion in new debt to fund its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, fundamentally reshaping the streaming and connected TV advertising market. This financial commitment marks a
Disney layoffs impact Marvel's visual development team
After 16 years and contributing to 15 films and series, Andy Park, head of visual development at Marvel Studios, was laid off, alongside nearly the entire award-winning team responsible for the MCU's