Television

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Australian screen producers in a high-stakes meeting with representatives of major streaming platforms, discussing the future of local content.
Film & TV

Australian screen producers demand new rules from streaming giants

New Australian children's programming on commercial free-to-air television has plummeted from 391 hours pre-deregulation to just 48 hours in 2024.

Julian Mercer·June 11, 2026
The Doctor stands in a damaged TARDIS control room, gazing into a dark, empty void, symbolizing the uncertain future of the show.
Behind the Scenes

BBC Cancels Doctor Who Christmas Special Amid Strategic Shifts

On Wednesday, the BBC confirmed the 2026 Doctor Who Christmas special is cancelled.

Victor Ren·June 10, 2026
Split screen showing a futuristic AI interface and a documentary filmmaker capturing a candid moment, symbolizing the festival's focus on truth in the age of AI.
Film & TV

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

Julian Mercer·June 8, 2026
Steven Spielberg overseeing a montage of his impactful TV series, highlighting his significant influence on television production and storytelling.
Film & TV

Best Steven Spielberg TV Series Ranked by Impact

At its peak, Steven Spielberg's executive-produced series ER commanded 30 million viewers, making it the highest-rated drama of the 1990s.

Julian Mercer·June 8, 2026
Futuristic control room visualizing complex streaming content licensing data and global media rights for 2026.
Media Industry

How Streaming Content Licensing Will Evolve by 2026

For streaming platforms, acquiring content often proves more challenging and critical than developing the underlying technology itself.

Leo Hartmann·June 5, 2026
Diverse group of women participating in a film and TV mentorship program, fostering collaboration and career growth in a professional studio setting.
Film & TV

Film and TV Groups Offer Mentorship Programs for Women

Enora Hope, a participant in a targeted mentorship program, was recently chosen for Forbes' "40 Women" list in 2025, highlighting the tangible impact of structured support on emerging female talent, a

Julian Mercer·June 3, 2026
The cast of 'Only Murders in the Building' joyfully accepts the top scripted series award at the 2026 CrimeCon Clue Awards ceremony.
Behind the Scenes

Only Murders in the Building wins top scripted series award

Hulu's 'Only Murders in the Building' secured the top scripted series award at the 2026 CrimeCon Clue Awards.

Victor Ren·May 31, 2026
Epic cinematic scene from 'The Odyssey' adaptation, featuring mythological elements and a sense of grand adventure, evoking a blockbuster film poster.
Books

Most Anticipated Book-to-Screen Adaptations of 2026

Christopher Nolan is directing a star-studded adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey,' featuring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland, slated for a July 17, 2026 release, according to Deadline .

Amelia Frost·May 27, 2026
A futuristic Hollywood sign with AI circuit patterns, symbolizing the industry's adaptation to artificial intelligence, with a robot hand holding a film reel.
Film & TV

Variety hires Corbin Bolies to cover Hollywood's AI adaptation

Variety, a century-old entertainment industry bible, appointed its first dedicated AI reporter, Corbin Bolies.

Julian Mercer·May 26, 2026