Virtual production utilizing massive LED volumes and real-time game engines has revolutionized Hollywood, becoming the industry standard for high-profile tentpole projects such as The Mandalorian, House of the Dragon, and Doctor Who.
After its ambitious attempt to acquire media giant Warner Bros. Discovery stalled due to bureaucratic hurdles and an exorbitant price tag, Netflix has swiftly pivoted its attention to a more accessible yet strategically flawless target.
The UK’s planned ban on social media usage for teens under 16 is set to establish a major precedent in the realm of online safety. However, research by Incogni indicates that the discourse must extend beyond screen time, harmful content, or interactions with strangers.
The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has released its Digital News Report, based on a survey of nearly 100,000 respondents across 48 countries.
Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller Disclosure Day captured the number-one spot at the international box office, grossing $48.9 million across 73 markets in its debut weekend. Combined with its North American haul ($44 million), the film’s total global opening reached $92.9 million over its first three days.
The low-budget horror hit Obsession, from Focus Features and Blumhouse, continues its dominant global box office run. The toxic on-screen relationship between lead characters Nikki and Bear has propelled the film’s worldwide gross to an impressive $286.5 million.
Fox Corporation has announced an agreement to acquire Roku in a transaction valued at approximately $12.5 billion.
The micro-drama format, which originated in Asia, is rapidly conquering the US advertising market and Hollywood. The micro-series phenomenon is expected to be one of the defining themes at the upcoming Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
A historic milestone has been reached at the global box office: the biographical film Michael, chronicling the life of Michael Jackson, has set an absolute box office record, grossing $911.9 million worldwide.
Prime Video has become the latest streaming giant to introduce weekly ratings for its most-watched content. The service joins Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and other major SVoD players who actively use “Top 10” charts to help users navigate their oversaturated libraries.
