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Tyler Perry Studios Transforms Soundstage with Synapse
At Tyler Perry Studios, an existing soundstage is being transformed into a virtual production environment with a 15,552px wide LED wall and a ceiling resolution of 7992px x 4104px.

CFCC Offers Affordable Film Production Training for $280-$395
For as little as $280, individuals in Wilmington can now access direct, hands-on film and video production training at Cinespace Studios.

Jon Bernthal's Biography and Career: Moscow Art Theatre Training Revealed
Before embodying the raw intensity of Marvel's Punisher, Jon Bernthal rigorously honed his craft at the prestigious Moscow Art Theatre School, a profound background now brought into sharper focus by h

YouTube Creator Playlists Now Official Shows for Monetized Channels
YouTube now allows creators to transform casual video playlists into professionally structured 'Shows' with seasons, episodes, and custom artwork.

Superman, Obsession, and Weapons earn Critics Choice Super Awards nominations
The film 'Superman' received six nominations for the Critics Choice Super Awards, including three for its lead actors and a dual nomination for Nicholas Hoult, according to the Critics Choice Associat

California lawmakers fight new caps on film tax credits
More than three dozen California legislators are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to exempt the state's film and TV production incentive program from a recently approved cap on corporate tax credits, acco
Sam Neill's iconic film and television roles remembered
Sam Neill, the actor who brought Dr.

Humanitas Prizes 2026 Nominations: Entry Fees and Accessibility
While the Humanitas Prizes offer $10,000 cash awards to celebrate profound storytelling, submitting a feature film or teleplay costs $175, potentially creating a barrier for independent creators.

Veteran actor Peter Van Norden dies at 75
Peter Van Norden, the actor who brought memorable characters to life in 'Police Academy 2' and 'The Naked Gun 2½', died peacefully on Thursday morning in a Southern California hospice facility at 75,

Google's AI Ad Labels Rely on Advertiser Self-Disclosure
On July 9, 2026, Google launched a 'How this ad was made' panel in My Ad Center, but these labels only appear if advertisers admit to using AI.

ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 Ignites AI Video Wars Amidst Hollywood Backlash
A viral AI-generated video depicting Brad Pitt fighting Tom Cruise sparked outrage across Hollywood, with one screenwriter calling the realistic deepfake "terrifying" according to Los Angeles Times.

California Expands Film Tax Credits to $750 Million
California's Film and Television Tax Credit program has nearly doubled to $750 million, now offering tax credits ranging from 35% to 45% for qualifying productions, according to Business Ca .

Artists Equity Taps Griffin Zucosky to Lead New Scripted TV Division
Artists Equity, co-founded by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, is launching a new division for scripted television, according to TheWrap .

California Expands Film Tax Credits to $187 Million
Warner Bros. Pictures just received a staggering $42 million in tax incentives from California for an untitled film, part of a $187 million push to keep Hollywood productions within the state. This su

Uplifting Storytelling in 2026 and Beyond: The Landscape and Once Productions' Place in It
The media landscape is in constant flux, with audience appetites shifting toward more meaningful, authentic, and uplifting content. As we look toward 2026, the demand for stories that inspire and educate is reshaping the…

New York City Film and TV Productions Seek Talent Amid Surge
Currently, 2,652 active roles are listed for film and TV productions in New York City, from stand-ins for a new Netflix series starring Oscar Isaac to promo shoots for NCIS.

Fresh Films initiatives to boost local economies, train filmmakers
In Texas, incentivized film productions generated an estimated $1.

AI Actor Tilly Norwood Stars in Upcoming Film 'Misaligned'
An AI-generated 'actress' named Tilly Norwood is not merely making her feature film debut; she is poised to lead a coming-of-age comedy-drama.

Orbital Studios opens new virtual production hub at Television City
Orbital Studios, currently bringing FX's 'The Drop: A Snowfall Saga' to life, has moved its entire LED wall infrastructure and headquarters from the L.

Jishnu Sen's Advertising Legacy Lives On After His Passing
In 2014, Jishnu Sen was recognized as one of the 20 most influential people in Indian advertising, a testament to his transformative seven-year tenure at Grey India.

Reese Witherspoon's Influence Shapes 'Elle' Legally Blonde Prequel
Before the first episode of 'Elle' has even aired, its star Lexi Minetree is already filming season 2.

CapCut Upgrades Pro and Team Offerings With AI, Storage Boosts
CapCut's Pro plan recently doubled its AI credits from 550 to 1200 and expanded cloud storage tenfold from 100GB to 1TB, all while maintaining highly competitive pricing structures.

Morocco Builds New International Cinema City Film Hub in Ouarzazate
Morocco has just broken ground on a new International Cinema City in Ouarzazate, an investment exceeding $25 million (240 million Moroccan Dirhams), according to Variety .

Nepal Regulates AI Deepfakes and Influencer Marketing in Advertising
One in three brands (33%) have unknowingly paid an AI-generated fake influencer, according to Sci-Tech Today .