🧐 UK to introduce new regulations for streaming services
The British regulator Ofcom has unveiled a draft of new regulations designed to align streaming platforms with the rights and obligations of traditional broadcasters.
The British regulator Ofcom has unveiled a draft of new regulations designed to align streaming platforms with the rights and obligations of traditional broadcasters.
The South Korean box office has a new leader. Over the past weekend, the Hollywood sequel set in the high-fashion world surged to the top of the charts, dethroning animation giants and domestic hits.
The Chinese theatrical market has entered its traditional post-holiday lull following the frantic “Golden Week” period. Over the past weekend, a poignant family drama claimed the top spot in the charts, edging out high-stakes thrillers and Hollywood franchises.
More than 4,700 film industry professionals—including titans such as Francis Ford Coppola, Juliette Binoche, Sandra Hüller, and Stellan Skarsgård—have signed an open letter addressed to European Union leadership.
Over the past decade, Netflix has evolved from a simple streaming service into a powerful engine for the global economy. According to a report released by the company, its contribution to global GDP has surpassed $325 billion, with its investments creating over 425,000 jobs across 50 countries.
According to a report by Hub Entertainment Research, 55% of American viewers now use FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) services, with nearly half of them describing the format as “essential.”
The global box office is showing incredible momentum in May 2026. Growth is being fueled primarily by long-awaited sequels and large-scale musical biopics, which are drawing audiences back to theaters in droves.
According to a recent report by PwC, the valuation of sports media rights will cease to be the primary growth driver for the industry in the coming years. Experts warn that the market must adopt more flexible revenue models to keep pace with a dramatic shift in fan behavior.
British television’s biggest night took place at London’s Royal Festival Hall for the annual BAFTA TV Awards. It was a historic evening for Stephen Graham and the team behind Adolescence; the Netflix hit made a clean sweep, taking home four masks in a single night—a first for the project.