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LA offers 20% parking discount to boost film production
Animated series and reality competition shows, previously excluded, can now receive California tax credits for the first time, signaling a broad new push to keep productions local.
Tribeca Festival Reveals 2026 TV and Podcast Lineups
For its 25th anniversary, the Tribeca Festival will feature a record 103 world premiere feature films, alongside a 'Survivor 50' panel, Spanish-language podcast programming, and a live performance by
LA Mayor to Slash Griffith Observatory Filming Fees by 70% in 2026
Filming fees at Los Angeles' iconic Griffith Observatory are set to be slashed by 70% in 2026, reducing daily production costs from $100,000 to just $30,000, according to Mayor Lacity.
Creator marketing spend hit $37B in 2025, continues surge
In 2025, creator advertising spend alone reached a staggering $37 billion, a figure that underscores its explosive growth and pivotal role in the digital economy.
Patrick Muldoon, Days of Our Lives actor, dies at 57
Actor Patrick Muldoon, known for his roles in 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Melrose Place,' died suddenly on Sunday, April 19, at the age of 57 from a heart attack.
Beeble and The VPX Lab Demonstrate Portable Virtual Production at NAB 2026
At NAB 2026, a hotel terrace is being transformed into a fully functional film studio, running complex virtual production on just a few laptops, according to ProVideo Coalition .
Colorado Passes AI Act Amid Federal Regulatory Lull
Last month, Utah became the first state to pass a law requiring specific disclosures for AI-generated content in political ads, according to the Utah State Legislature .
Monte-Carlo Festival Announces 2026 Crystal Nymph Honorees
In an unusual move for a major cultural event, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival announced its Crystal Nymph Award recipients for June 2026 – a full two years in advance.
South Indian film producers form steering committee for industry challenges
South Indian film producers unanimously condemned unilateral decisions by stakeholders regarding theatrical terms or an 8-week OTT window.
Chyron Unveils HD Output for AI Sports Workflows Ahead of NAB 2026
Two years before NAB Show 2026, Chyron unveiled a critical technical detail for its Asport AI sports workflows: full HD 1080p50/59.
Microsoft uses AI to transform sports production and distribution
In a single LALIGA match, Microsoft's Azure-powered 'Beyond Stats' platform captures and analyzes over 3.
Netflix Launches Vertical Video Feed & AI Recommendations for Creators
Netflix, a company synonymous with prestige television, just acquired actor Ben Affleck's AI company and is launching a TikTok-style vertical video feed, all while hiking subscription prices.
Veronica Roth announces two new Divergent books, including The Sixth Faction
Nearly a decade after the original Divergent series concluded, Veronica Roth is bringing protagonist Tris Prior back to a pivotal moment, only to dramatically alter her fate in a new 'Sliding Doors' d
Jacob Tierney on Role Model characters in Heated Rivalry S2
Heated Rivalry" Season 2 will introduce a new romance between Troy Barrett and Harris Drover, characters from Rachel Reid's "Role Model", well before Reid's next novel "Unrivaled" hits shelves in Jun
Creator Economy Sees Stratified Growth Despite Shifting Ambitions
MrBeast, the YouTube sensation, now commands an estimated annual income of $80-85 million, according to Forbes .
Pittsburgh Airport Terminal to Become Film Production Hub
A vacant 440,000-square-foot terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport, once bustling with travelers, is now promoted as a colossal backdrop for Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows.
Netflix Launches Vertical Video Feed With AI Recommendations
By the end of this month, Netflix will launch a vertical video feed within its mobile app, fundamentally altering how millions discover content.
Vertical Video's Rise: Strategies for Audience Engagement in 2026
This month, Netflix is launching a vertical video discovery feed within its mobile application, a significant shift toward a content format synonymous with short-form social media.
Russia trains teens in pro-war content creation
In early April, over 120 Russian teenagers attended a content creation camp in Moscow, where soldiers and state media representatives taught them video production, AI tools, and audience engagement st
Digital ad revenue approaches $300 billion in 2025
In 2025, the digital advertising industry surged to nearly $300 billion in revenue, according to the IAB .
AI content tools boom, but creator pay and ethics lag behind
The global generative AI in content creation market, valued at USD 14.
AI Automates Ad Campaigns, But Marketers Still Face New Risks
OpenAI's early ad pilot generated a staggering $100 million in annualized revenue within just two months, signaling a new era of AI-driven advertising monetization.
US production shifts, UK leads global film & TV growth
Netflix is investing $1 billion to build a 12-soundstage East Coast base in New Jersey, even as overall U.
Social media ad revenue jumps 32.6% to $117.7B in 2025
By 2026, Meta is forecast to generate $243.