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OpenAI Launches Self-Serve Ads Manager for ChatGPT
On Tuesday, OpenAI publicly launched a self-serve Ads Manager for ChatGPT, complete with cost-per-click (CPC) bidding and a Conversions API, just weeks after quietly updating its privacy policy to dis
YouTube AI tool generates new music for creators
YouTube creators in the US can now instantly generate four royalty-free instrumental tracks to replace copyrighted music, sidestepping Content ID claims with a click, according to Music Ally .
Georgia film industry spending declines as productions go overseas
Preliminary data for 2023 reveals a 15% decrease in direct film and television production spending in Georgia, reversing years of record growth.
Eloelo Group and Slay Media Forge Content Video Production Partnership
Eloelo Group, a prominent digital platform, is now entrusting its content and video creation to Slay Media, a partner focused on AI-driven storytelling, marking a significant shift in how digital enga
California tax credit lures CBS Tracker production to Los Angeles
CBS's hit series 'Tracker' is abandoning Vancouver for Los Angeles in Season 4.
NATO holds closed-door meetings with TV creators over propaganda concerns
Screenwriter Alan O'Gorman publicly denounced NATO's 'intimate conversations' with film and TV professionals as 'outrageous' and 'blatant propaganda.
First Ray Films unveils six-film slate at Cannes
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, First Ray Films unveiled an ambitious six-film slate at the Cannes Film Market, with titles stretching out to 2028, signaling a significant long-term play in original conte
Mortal Kombat 2 Consults Ed Boon for Game-Accurate Fatalities
Mortal Kombat 2's production team received precise data from co-creator Ed Boon on the physics of finishing moves and the layout of classic stages like the Temple of the Elements.
DAZN's ViewLift Acquisition Signals Shift in Streaming Business Models
In a move signaling the escalating infrastructure war in streaming, DAZN spent an estimated $100 million in cash and equity to acquire tech developer ViewLift.
Desert Warrior struggles, earning under $500k globally
With a staggering $150 million production budget, the film 'Desert Warrior' earned just $487,848 across 1,010 screens in its opening weekend, averaging a mere $483 per screen, according to Inverse .
KVN Productions Balan The Boy at Cannes Film Market
In a bold, unprecedented move, the Malayalam film 'Balan The Boy' has secured a market screening slot at the Cannes Film Festival's Marché du Film for May 14, 2026.
Regional Film Productions Hire Local Cast and Crew
In Orchard Mesa, Colorado, a cemetery scene for the film "Felina" was shot not on a studio lot, but in a cast member's backyard on April 19, 2026.
Comic legend Gerry Conway, co-creator of The Punisher, dies at 73
Gerry Conway, the prolific writer who co-created The Punisher and transformed Carol Danvers into Ms.
SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Reach Tentative Deal Ending Hollywood Strikes
After 118 days, Hollywood actors ended their strike Saturday, securing a tentative four-year deal that includes unprecedented protections against artificial intelligence.
Out-of-Home Ad Revenue Soars Past $9 Billion Amidst Digital Transformation
In 2025, U.S. Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising revenue reached $9.46 billion, driven significantly by a 10.5% growth in digital displays, proving that physical presence continues to capture consumer atte
Vancouver Film Production Poised for Boom With New BC Tax Credits
In late 2024, British Columbia quietly raised its local tax rebate for foreign film projects in Vancouver from 28 percent to 36 percent, a strategic move reported by IMDb and Hollywoodreporter .
California's Incentives Struggle Amid Global Production Race
In the first quarter of 2026, New Jersey saw its film count surge by 45% and production spending rise by 37%, even as California's film count dropped by 14%.
X Rebuilds Ad Platform: Exploring OpenAI's AI Role
X's new AI-powered ad platform promises to generate personalized campaigns in real-time, a capability that could slash creative costs for small businesses by 30% according to early projections.
Hollywood uses generative AI to resurrect Val Kilmer's likeness
In the upcoming film 'As Deep as the Grave,' Val Kilmer appears at various ages, including as a ghost-like figure and a young man, despite being too ill to shoot his role.
Meta Sees 2026 Revenue Surge on AI-Driven Advertising Growth
Meta reported a staggering $56.
AI voice and video tools empower creators, with commercial safety
Adobe's new Firefly AI Assistant allows creators to describe complex multi-step workflows in their own words, orchestrating tasks across Creative Cloud apps.
UK and Ireland film production recovery gains £18M boost
UK film and high-end television production spend surged to a record £6.
Bucks County Book Festival Spotlights Author Panels
On Friday night, between 150 and 200 people rotated through three Doylestown restaurants, participating in a 'reverse pub crawl' with nine authors at the Bucks County Book Festival .
Babak Anvari Signs Production Deal with Range Media
Babak Anvari, BAFTA-winning director of 'Under the Shadow,' has signed with Hollywood powerhouse Range Media, marking a significant career shift for his distinctive genre work.