All Stories

Monte-Carlo TV Festival Previews New Documentaries and Series
Joshua Seftel, head of the Monte-Carlo TV Festival's Documentary and News jury, posits that AI's rise will paradoxically fuel a deeper global craving for reality and truth in filmmaking, according to

New Jersey Expands Film Tax Credits, Boosting Industry Investment
In the first quarter of 2026 alone, New Jersey saw a 37% year-over-year surge in production spending, reaching $211 million, as its expanded film tax credit program rapidly transforms the state into a

Schmigadoon! Wins 4 Tony Awards
Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman' secured a remarkable six Tony Awards at the 2026 ceremony, proving the enduring power of a theatrical classic, according to Broadway .

What Event Hosts Can Expect When Booking Timothy F. Terrell for a Talk or Signing
Bringing an author to your community event can transform a simple gathering into a memorable experience, especially when the author’s message is one of profound resilience and hope. Timothy F. Terrell writes from a place…

Anamana Incubator funds native creators for AI-powered micro-dramas
In just one month, individual creators in Anamana's new incubator can produce 20-episode micro-serials, using generative AI to tell culture-driven stories for mobile audiences.

FAST Channels Reshape Streaming Beyond Subscriptions
The Roku Channel, a free ad-supported streaming service, reaches over 100 million streaming households worldwide, establishing itself as the No.

Scorsese Advises Black Forest Labs on AI's Filmmaking Impact
Martin Scorsese, a titan of human-driven cinema, has not only become an adviser to AI company Black Forest Labs but also used its generative-AI model to storyboard a scene.

AdKit Connects AI Agents to Google, Meta Ad Accounts
Despite a decade of rising digital ad costs, with average CPC more than doubling to $5.

Holiday Mathis' column drives real-world life choices
Last week, a major online retailer reported a 300% spike in sales of nursery furniture and home renovation guides.

Utah film incentives fuel new productions, boosting rural economies
The production of 'Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1' alone injected an astonishing $94.

Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith debut genre-bending duet
At Primavera Sound 2026 in Barcelona, pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo surprised fans by debuting her first-ever musical collaboration with an unexpected partner: The Cure's legendary frontman, Robert Smi

Patrick Godfrey: Conflicting Death Reports Emerge
Veteran actor Patrick Godfrey, known for his role as Leonardo da Vinci in 'Ever After', has been reported dead by multiple outlets, yet his age at passing is cited as both 93 and 67, and his death dat

Poddisco launches beta program for five podcast creators
Five podcast creators will soon receive fully-built, free discoverability websites, courtesy of Poddisco's new limited beta program.

OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads pilot program to UK
One client in OpenAI's US ad pilot program recorded a click-through-rate (CTR) of just 0.

Among Us Animated TV Show Premieres June 5, 2026
The entire 10-episode animated series based on the hit game 'Among Us' premieres on Paramount+ on June 5, 2026, with its first episode also available for free on YouTube.

Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy conclusion 'Revelation' launches 2027
The final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, officially titled "Final Fantasy VII: Revelation," is scheduled for a simultaneous multi-platform launch in Spring 2027, according to...

Celebrities Flock to Zegna Fall 2026 Show in Malibu
Model Soo Joo Park, accustomed to three-hour preparations for high-profile events, required just one hour to prepare for Zegna's Malibu show.

Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. Star in Hulu Comedy Pilot
Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr.

Phoebe Bridgers Leads Phone-Free Show at Madison Square Garden
For 18,000 fans at Madison Square Garden, Phoebe Bridgers performed a phone-free acoustic concert, trading digital distraction for raw, intimate connection, according to Variety .

Netflix eyes future of large-scale historical dramas on streaming
Netflix has temporarily halted pre-production on its planned historical drama about the Carthaginian general Hannibal, a major project originally slated to begin filming in Italy later this year.

Snapchat India's advertiser base grows tenfold, driven by Gen Z
In India, Snapchat's advertiser base has exploded tenfold in just two years, driven by a user base where over 90% are between 13 and 30 years old, according to Fortune India and BusinessLine .

Local author book signing planned, community engagement grows
In Beckley, West Virginia, a local bookseller is already scheduling a free book signing for author Joshua Bish for December 2025.

Island Books Hosts Summer Local Author Festival, Defying Trends
Despite a national trend of independent bookstores closing, Island Books is preparing to host its largest-ever Summer Local Author Festival.

Tribeca Festival Kicks Off With Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary
This year, the Tribeca Festival will screen a live-action docudrama generated entirely by AI, titled 'Dreams of Violets'.