The screen adaptation of Andy Weir’s bestseller (author of The Martian) delivered a phenomenal opening. The film Project Hail Mary grossed $140.9 million worldwide in its first weekend, becoming the biggest debut of 2026.
The 30th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FilMart) drew a record 8,000 professionals, confirming its status as the premier East-West hub.
Hachette Book Group has announced it will not publish the novel Shy Girl over suspicions it was generated using artificial intelligence.
At the recent Oscars ceremony, host Conan O’Brien and Sterling K. Brown performed a skit mocking streaming platforms’ new trend.
A European Audiovisual Observatory study has confirmed a direct link between big-screen success and streaming popularity.
Sony and Marvel have rewritten internet history. The trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day racked up an astonishing 718.6 million views in its first 24 hours.
Experts at the FilMart forum in Hong Kong discussed the future of Chinese filmmaking.
Global box office revenue in 2025 grew 12% to $33.6 billion, though the domestic U.S. market stagnated at +1%, remaining below pre-pandemic levels.
Scandinavian streaming giant Viaplay may delist from the stock exchange. French group Canal+ and Czech investment firm PPF are considering a full buyout of the service’s shares.
A study by Dark Horse agency has uncovered an uncomfortable truth for British film fans: even paying for subscriptions to all the major services does not guarantee access to the biggest hits.
