The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM)—the industry arm of the Busan International Film Festival—has finalized its business lineup for 2026. This year, the market places a major focus on the widespread adoption of generative AI and ultra-short-form video content.
The low-budget horror film The Backrooms has crossed the $400 million mark at the global box office. After nearly four months in theaters, the movie has earned $197.5 million in North America and $202.57 million internationally, bringing its total to $400.07 million.
Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to generating videos on gadget screens—its next battleground is the physical world and the experience industry. This was the key conclusion reached by experts during a panel at the Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit.
The U.S. presidential administration has announced the launch of its own information outlet, informally dubbed “Trump TV.” The project’s debut was shared via White House social media, promising a 24/7 stream designed to cover the administration’s key activities in real time.
Directed by Zach Cregger, the reboot of the Resident Evil media franchise launched to a phenomenal start at the North American box office.
The conglomerate Paramount Skydance has settled an antitrust lawsuit that was blocking its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The $111 billion deal received the green light following intense negotiations with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a coalition of 12 states, and the Writers Guild of America (WGA).
Disney has entered into a strategic agreement with Like Nastya, the kids’ media brand created by creator Anastasia Radzinskaya. The move reflects the entertainment giant’s push to convert digital creators’ massive followings into viewership across its own premium platforms.
The Eurovision Sport platform—a streaming service launched by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to offer free access to sports broadcasts—is evaluating its initial progress.
The integration of artificial intelligence in the media industry is shifting from bold experimentation to systematic adoption. Speaking at IBC2026, representatives from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) shared how they deploy AI across newsroom and production workflows.
At a Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) session held during IBC2026, experts examined the key requirements for building an independent European cloud and AI ecosystem.
