🧠 AI From ByteDance Is Mass-“Stealing” Celebrities’ Faces
TikTok owner ByteDance has released a new version of its AI video generator, Seedance 2.0, and the launch has erupted into a major scandal.
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🕵️♂️ Young Sherlock Smashes Records
Prime Video’s series Young Sherlock has already made streaming history. The trailer, released on February 5, racked up 223 million views in its first week, becoming the most-watched series trailer in the platform’s history.
🎭 Theatre Becomes an IT Product
At The Shed arts center in New York, performances of An Ark have begun — the first theatre project in the world that can be scaled like a mobile app.
⚖️ Disney to Pay for Playing with User Data
The Walt Disney Company has lost its battle with California authorities over the privacy of its viewers and, under a settlement, will pay a $2.75 million penalty for collecting personal data and making the opt-out process excessively complicated.
▶️ Prime Video Takes Off with Local Content
At its first-ever International Originals showcase in London, Prime Video confirmed that the era of exclusively English-language dominance is over.
🎬 German Film Renaissance: Production Budget to Double
Germany’s film industry is on the verge of major change. On the eve of Berlinale 2026, the German government unveiled a sweeping reform plan: annual sector funding will rise to €250 million, and streaming platforms will be required to invest in local content.
🇮🇹 TV in Italy Holds Its Ground
Despite the rise of YouTube and social media, traditional television in Italy showed remarkable resilience in 2025.
🥇 Olympics Help WBD Grow Its Audience
The start of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo has brought unprecedented audience growth for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).
🎺 Belarusian TV Channels Allowed to Use Music Without Extra Paperwork
TV channels included in Belarus’ mandatory basic package will now find it easier to work with music: they will be able to use tracks in their programs without obtaining the author’s prior consent, provided they pay the required remuneration.
👛 For Viewers, Money Matters More Than Content
A 2025 study by Parks Associates found that household budget savings have become the leading reason people cancel streaming subscriptions — surpassing the importance of exclusive content.