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Oscar-nominated director films new feature in Limerick
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Whit Stillman will bring his new feature film, 'A Night at Claridge’s', to Limerick and its county for filming, according to I Love Limerick .

AI Integration in Video Platforms Creates New Monetization Challenges
On Instagram, AI-generated male influencers were discovered promoting a gay dating app, posing as human creators, according to MediaPost .

Trump Backs Film Tax Incentive as Bipartisan Support Builds
In a surprising display of bipartisan unity, President Donald Trump and Democratic Senator Adam Schiff have both called for immediate federal tax incentives to bring film and TV production jobs back t

Visually Stunning Independent Films Cinematography of Last Decade
In 2018, Alfonso Cuarón shot "Roma" almost entirely in black and white with a single 65mm camera, creating an intimate, sprawling epic that redefined how personal stories could be visually told on a g

Where Creative Event Space Trends Are Heading, and How the Muses Studio Is Positioned
The landscape of live gatherings is undergoing a seismic shift. No longer are attendees content with four walls and a projector; they seek experiences that are intentional, connective, and memorable. As the event industr…

Top 7 Emerging Marketing Technologies Reshaping Advertising in 2026
On May 5, 2026, ChatGPT Ads Manager eliminated its $200,000 minimum spend, opening advanced AI advertising to virtually any business.

Trump Tax Incentives Reshape US Economy, Sparking Inflation Concerns
In 2025, 11 major publicly traded utility companies paid a negative federal tax rate, according to Americans For Tax Fairness .

NBCUniversal and U-Next Forge Streaming and Theme Park Alliance in Japan
As of May 2026, U-Next, Japan's second-largest paid streamer, commanded over 5.

California lawmakers expand tax breaks for independent film productions
Independent film productions, representing 10% of California's $750 million film and TV tax credit program, are now completely exempt from the state's $5 million corporate tax credit cap, according to

Hear Lexy and Derek’s Separate Perspectives Through Black Maple Magazine Productions’ Blood and Water Soundtrack
When you read a novel, you follow a story. With the official soundtrack for Blood and Water: A Love Story , Black Maple Magazine Productions invites you to feel it from the inside out. This unique project transforms lite…

Will Murray's legacy in pulp fiction and comics endures
Will Murray, the co-creator of Marvel's beloved Squirrel Girl, died at 73, leaving behind a character whose quirky charm has outlasted many of her contemporaries, securing his legacy in comics and pul

SparkStation aims to reduce brand film costs with AI
A single AI platform now manages entire brand film productions, from initial script to final cut, in over 60 languages.

Wisconsin film tax credits draw filmmakers with over $1M in early awards
Just months after its launch, Wisconsin's new film tax credit program has already funneled over $1 million to six local productions, according to WPR .

Xbox pitches gaming franchises for new film and TV series
Xbox is reportedly seeking a staggering $300 million for a package of over a dozen of its gaming franchises, including Halo and Elder Scrolls, to be adapted into film and TV shows.

The Refrigerator Test Offers a Funny, Honest Take on Dating After 50
Navigating the world of dating after 50 can feel like learning a new language. The landscape has often changed since your last foray, and as many find, dating in your 50s and 60s looks and feels different than it did in …

Netflix Adapts Beloved Books For New Movies
Oscar-nominated star Anya Taylor-Joy will headline a new Netflix literary adaptation, a move that solidifies the streaming giant's aggressive investment in transforming popular books into screen hits.

Instagram launches 'First Draft' to streamline creator editing
Instagram's new 'First Draft' feature can assemble an initial video cut for Reels in under 10 seconds, automatically trimming clips and removing pauses, according to TechCrunch .

California Assembly Bill Expands Film Tax Credits for Indies
Despite a statewide $5 million cap on business tax credits, California lawmakers are pushing a new bill that would completely exempt independent film projects.

Taylor Sheridan sued over alleged intellectual property theft for Yellowstone
Just months after writer Lauren J.

How to Stop Theater Scheduling Chaos in Its Tracks with Green Room
From the first read-through to the final bow, coordinating a theater production is a monumental task. The core of this challenge often lies in scheduling—a complex web of rehearsals, costume fittings, tech runs, and perf…

Callaway Cuts Ties With Good Good Golf Over Ad Ethics
Just days after a controversial 15-second advertisement depicted a man shoving a woman to the ground over a golf driver, Callaway immediately severed all ties with its partner, Good Good Golf, and ple

Utopai AI revolutionizes film and TV production with new platform
Utopai Studios' PAI platform, designed to generate narrative film and TV, has already pulled in $11 million in annual recurring revenue in just its first 60 days, according to Variety .

Jameson Parker Named President of Production at QC Entertainment
Jameson Parker has joined QC Entertainment as President of Production, a hire that immediately positions the company for dramatic expansion across film and television development, production, financin

OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus India pricing strategy
Despite India's status as a major emerging market, OpenAI has priced its ChatGPT Plus monthly subscription 5% higher there than in the United States, even after factoring in local taxes.