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Kelsey Jackson, new Head of Scripted Content at Wise Child Studios, leading a creative team in a modern studio environment.
Film & TV

Kelsey Jackson Leads Scripted Content at Wise Child Studios

Wise Child Studios, fresh off its feature film 'On the End' winning the Audience Award at Sarasota and Best Film at the Rome Film Festival, has just appointed Kelsey Jackson as its new Head of Scripte

Julian Mercer·May 14
Jeremy Slater, the creator of Marvel's Moon Knight series, depicted as a silhouette walking away from the Marvel logo amidst a clash of ancient and modern imagery.
Creators

Moon Knight creator Jeremy Slater exits Marvel series over creative differences

Jeremy Slater, creator and head writer of Disney+'s 'Moon Knight,' departed the series mid-production after losing a creative battle with the director.

Julian Mercer·May 13
A gavel striking an AI algorithm in a courtroom setting, with an Indian cityscape in the background, symbolizing new regulations on AI advertising ethics.
Advertising

India Tackles AI Advertising Ethics Amid Transparency Challenges

High-risk AI-generated advertisements, including fabricated endorsements or deepfakes, will be deemed non-compliant even if labelled under new draft guidelines from India's advertising watchdog.

Leo Hartmann·May 13
Jeremy Slater, the former head writer of Moon Knight, depicted as a silhouette walking away from the Marvel logo amidst a chaotic production set.
Creators

Jeremy Slater exits Moon Knight over creative differences

The creator and head writer of Disney+'s 'Moon Knight,' Jeremy Slater, stepped away mid-production after the director won a creative battle, leading to an entirely new writing team.

Julian Mercer·May 12
A dynamic scene depicting readers directly funding independent creators through Millie's Library's innovative Milliroad campaign.
Creators

Millie's Library Milliroad campaign connects creators and readers

In just one week, Millie's Library's 'Milliroad' anniversary campaign has already raised $500,000 from over 10,000 readers, directly funding new projects for independent creators, according to the Mil

Tara Collins·May 12
Film crew working on a street in Culver City, with the city hall building visible, symbolizing new film production incentives.
Production

Culver City offers $500K in film incentives to cut shooting fees

Culver City has slashed shooting fees by up to 60% and approved a $500,000 incentive program, positioning itself as a sudden hotspot for film production.

Victor Ren·May 12
Split screen showing premium ad-free streaming with a high price versus ad-supported streaming with bundle deals, illustrating evolving consumer choices.
Media Industry

Streaming Bundles and Ads Reshape Service Choices Beyond Premium Prices

Netflix's ad-free Standard plan recently increased from $17.

Leo Hartmann·May 11
A tense, dimly lit scene from A Quiet Place Part III showing characters navigating a post-apocalyptic urban landscape with alien threats.
Production

A Quiet Place Part III Production Starts in 2026 for 2027 Release

In the bustling heart of New York City, filmmaker John Krasinski shared a cryptic photo from a new set.

Victor Ren·May 11
Futuristic courtroom with holographic AI advertisements for legal services, symbolizing the new era of advertising on ChatGPT.
Advertising

ChatGPT Ad Costs Plummet, Opening Door for Lawyer Ads

The pilot cost for advertising on ChatGPT has plummeted from an initial $60 CPM to as low as $15, making AI-powered ad placements dramatically more accessible than first announced.

Leo Hartmann·May 10
A busy film set in North Carolina with crew and equipment, showcasing the state's expanding film production capabilities.
Media Industry

North Carolina expands film incentives, boosting local production

In 2025 alone, North Carolina's film and television productions generated $185.

Leo Hartmann·May 10
Split image contrasting a gavel striking down in a government setting with a handshake in a modern corporate office, symbolizing institutional integrity and corporate practices.
Film & TV

ECI Appointment Challenged, Corporate Practices Examined

DMK MP P. Wilson accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of acting 'beyond its constitutional mandate' in a recent appointment to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC). He all

Julian Mercer·May 10
An atmospheric and unsettling scene inspired by Koji Suzuki's 'Ring', featuring a flickering TV screen and a sense of psychological dread.
Creators

Koji Suzuki's horror legacy continues to impact cinema globally.

Koji Suzuki, the author whose 1991 novel 'Ring' spawned a global horror phenomenon and redefined psychological terror, died at 68 in a Tokyo hospital on Friday, according to Nippon .

Amelia Frost·May 10
Rhys Mannion as John Lennon performing with The Beatles in a Hamburg club during the 'Hamburg Days' drama.
Film & TV

Rhys Mannion to Star as John Lennon in Beatles Drama Hamburg Days

Rhys Mannion, Ellis Murphy, Louis Landau, Harvey Brett, and Patrick Gilmore, largely unknown actors, have been cast as John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Stu Sutcliffe, George Harrison, and Pete Best, respe

Julian Mercer·May 9
Los Angeles skyline at dusk with a subtle film studio glow, symbolizing the return of CBS's 'Tracker' production due to California's tax incentives.
Media Industry

California Film Tax Credit Expansion Lures CBS's 'Tracker' Home

CBS's hit drama 'Tracker' is relocating its entire production from Vancouver to Los Angeles for its fourth season, driven by a record-breaking $48 million California tax credit.

Leo Hartmann·May 8
A golden statuette at the Golden Globes, subtly formed from digital code, representing the new AI eligibility rules for the 2027 awards season.
Film & TV

Golden Globes Set AI Eligibility Rules for 2027 Awards Season

For the 2027 Golden Globes, a performance will be considered eligible only if it is primarily derived from a credited human performer's work.

Julian Mercer·May 8
Cinematic representation of AI integration in filmmaking, showing advanced technology merging with a traditional film set, highlighting Netflix's commitment.
Production

Netflix commits to AI in filmmaking, potential for indie creators

Netflix is offering a product manager for AI Video a salary of up to $545,000 per year, confirming a serious commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into its film production pipeline from pi

Victor Ren·May 8
A futuristic film set where AI technology is used to manipulate movie scenes and narratives, showcasing the evolving landscape of cinema.
Media Industry

AI's Grip Tightens: Reshaping Film Production Landscape

Eros International released a new Tamil version of the movie Raanjhanaa with AI reconstructions in the final scenes, altering the ending so the romantic lead survives, according to The Hollywood Repor

Leo Hartmann·May 7
A vibrant film set in Los Angeles with crew and actors, showcasing the city's skyline during golden hour, representing the surge in on-location production.
Production

LA on-location production jumps 10.7% in Q1

The TV show 'Fallout' secured an unprecedented $166 million in state funding for its third season in Los Angeles, a sum dwarfing prior incentives and revealing the escalating cost of attracting major

Victor Ren·May 7
Mizzou Athletics' new Skyward Productions studio, symbolizing a new era of digital media and content creation for the university's sports programs.
Content Creation

Mizzou Athletics Launches Skyward Productions for New Digital Media Era

Mizzou Athletics, not a Hollywood studio, has launched 'Skyward: A Golden Path Forward,' a multi-part digital documentary series following its Athletics Director navigating Name, Image, and Likeness (

Tara Collins·May 7
Local Long Island authors signing books and interacting with readers at the James Joyce Irish Pub during a special book sales and signing event.
Books

Long Island Authors Host Book Sales and Signing Event May 7, 2026

The James Joyce Irish Pub in Patchogue will transform into a literary hub on Thursday, May 7, 2026, as local authors gather to meet readers and sign books, according to Patch .

Amelia Frost·May 7
Diverse digital creators successfully monetizing their content through various strategies beyond traditional advertising in a modern, collaborative workspace.
Creators

Creator Monetization Strategies Go Beyond Ads in 2026

A staggering 87% of marketers now allocate budget specifically for influencer collaborations.

Tara Collins·May 6
Diverse actors in a San Francisco audition room, bathed in dramatic sunlight, awaiting their chance to perform.
Film & TV

New movie and TV show casting calls announced for San Francisco

A single feature film, 'The Pack Rat,' offers roles paying up to $14,388.

Julian Mercer·May 6
A busy film set in New Jersey at dusk, showcasing the state's booming film industry and increased production investment.
Media Industry

NJ Film Tax Credits Soar Amidst Production Investment Race

In New Jersey, qualified film and television production spending surged from $592 million in 2023 to $834 million in 2024, a dramatic 41% increase that signals a profound geographic reordering of the

Leo Hartmann·May 6
Futuristic cityscape with AI-driven digital billboards representing the growth of digital video ad spend and market access challenges.
Advertising

AI Fuels Digital Video Ad Spend Past $80 Billion Despite Market Access Hurdles

Amazon Ads generated a staggering $17.

Leo Hartmann·May 6