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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour ago

A 'Star Wars' and 'Top Gun' producer is joining the micro drama craze. Read his pitch deck.

Micro dramas are evolving with VeYou, an app aiming to elevate the format with high-quality storytelling and AI-driven effects.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
5 hours ago

Brands Won't Save Indie Film: They're Changing It

Independent filmmakers face financing challenges while brands are shifting towards storytelling, but brands won't fill the financing gap for traditional filmmaking.
fromGothamist
1 hour ago

This film festival takes you from Hoyt-Schermerhorn to Hollywood

April O'Neil comes down out of City Hall as the ace reporter and then walks into the Hoyt-Schermerhorn station. That secret, that the Downtown Brooklyn station is subbing in for City Hall, is at the heart of an upcoming film series at BAM.
Berlin
Marketing
fromForbes
4 hours ago

Adam W Is Taking Creator Strategy Off Screen And Into The Real World

Adam Waheed transitions to Chief Digital Officer at Stic, merging digital comedy with innovative advertising strategies.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
13 hours ago

Ad Tech Briefing: Disney and Mediaocean sound the death knell for the I/O

Disney and Mediaocean's partnership aims to streamline ad purchasing through Prisma Direct, reducing inefficiencies and costs in the media supply chain.
DC food
fromVulture
4 hours ago

'Every Day Turns Out to Be the Most Stressful Day You've Ever Had'

Jury Duty is a documentary-style comedy featuring an unsuspecting participant surrounded by actors performing scripted antics, challenging viewer perceptions of reality TV.
Media industry
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 hour ago

Fox Corporation Partners With Kalshi to Add Prediction Market Data to FOX News and FOX One

Fox Corporation integrates Kalshi prediction market data into major platforms, enhancing news coverage with real-time forecasts starting April 7, 2026.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Legendary Disney composer Alan Menken on winning Oscars, Razzies and his filthy' rock musical

In early 1991, the composer Alan Menken took a keyboard to St Vincent's hospital in New York to visit his friend and creative partner, the lyricist Howard Ashman. Ashman was in the final stages of Aids-related illness, but was determined to finish his work on Disney's Aladdin.
Music production
#cnn
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

CNN builds in-house agent infrastructure as it prepares for AI-driven media trading

CNN plans to implement agentic infrastructure for media transactions by Q1 2027, focusing on testing and buyer behavior in 2026.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

CNN builds in-house agent infrastructure as it prepares for AI-driven media trading

CNN plans to implement agentic infrastructure for media transactions by Q1 2027, focusing on testing and buyer behavior in 2026.
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Trump Demands Fox News Take Host off Air: A Real Loser!'

Tell Shannon Bream of FoxNews that it's not the Save Act, it's the Save America Act, a big difference! Also, when she insists on having lightweight Democrat Congressmen, such as Jake Auchincloss, on her not very hard hitting show, she should correct them when they spew out Democrat propaganda and lies.
US politics
Social media marketing
fromForbes
8 hours ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Relationships
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

What Men Can Learn From 17 Unforgettable On-Screen Proposals

Real-life proposals differ from romantic comedies, but lessons from memorable on-screen moments can guide men in crafting meaningful proposals.
Photography
fromAol
20 hours ago

31 photos that show what life looked like in 1985

1985 was characterized by iconic pop culture, fashion, and childhood experiences captured in everyday life through photographs.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

One of the stars of smash hit comedy The Studio launches a quizshow: Best podcasts of the week

Mindy Kaling participates in Ike Barinholtz's trivia podcast, blending light-hearted chat with various topics.
Film
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

The Drama ruins Zendaya's box office hot streak

Zendaya's latest film, The Drama, debuted at third place, ending her eight-year streak of number one openings.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
5 days ago

'Thank You For Generating With Us!' Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train

Generative AI is revolutionary, but it cannot replace human creativity, which is rooted in effort and experience.
Venture
fromwww.engadget.com
3 days ago

AI animation studio Toonstar will turn books into digital shows for HarperCollins

HarperCollins partners with Toonstar to adapt book franchises into AI-driven digital shows, starting with the Friendship List series.
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

Universal Studios Brought A Bunch Of Iconic TV Food To Life For "Fan Fest," And I'm Obsessed

Kicking off on April 23 through May 16 on select nights only, Universal Studios has a tonnnn of exciting, immersive attractions coming to their Hollywood Studios park, highlighting beloved fandoms like D&D, Super Nintendo World, Sailor Moon, and Harry Potter.
SF food
Healthcare
fromVulture
4 days ago

The Pitt's Irene Choi Wants to Borrow Joy's IDGAF Badge

Joy Kwon prioritizes her well-being over the pressures of the ER, highlighting the issue of burnout among medical professionals.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 week ago

New York's Big Studio Land Grab, City Makes Play For Soundstage Crown

New York's film and TV production is rapidly expanding with new soundstages and studios across the boroughs, attracting significant investment and talent.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
6 days ago

California Dreaming: The latest issue of A Rabbit's Foot is about the inventors and innovators of our movie-making culture

A Rabbit's Foot magazine celebrates the future of film and artistic craftsmanship while exploring California's innovative cultural landscape.
fromThe Verge
4 hours ago

Fox News cuts a deal with Kalshi.

Fox News has cut a deal with Kalshi, allowing the prediction market to have paid product placement on the network, which is the largest news channel in the US.
Media industry
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.
Independent films
Television
fromQueerty
2 hours ago

As the gay romance BL genre grows, these are the 11 hottest rising stars on the planet right now - Queerty

The rise of BL content offers positive representation for Asian queer experiences and introduces new stars to the audience.
Music production
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Marketing
fromFortune
2 days ago

The corporate 'storyteller' is marketing's newest messiah-and just as hollow as every buzzword before it | Fortune

The Storyteller has emerged as a new branding concept, embodying wisdom and insight into the human condition amidst consumer distrust.
Film
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Fears grow of 'Detroit-Style' decline as Hollywood jobs evaporate

Los Angeles' TV/film industry faces a significant decline, with a 30% drop in jobs since 2022, raising concerns of a 'Detroit-style' collapse.
fromThe Independent
2 hours ago

Scorsese tried to recommend his films to a 10-year-old co-star - then had to rethink

I knew he was a legendary director and he was giving me a list of his movies like Raging Bull, Taxi Driver. Then he was like, 'You probably can't watch any of those quite yet, but there is this one movie I directed called Hugo.' A couple days later, in the mail, I received a copy of Hugo on Blu-ray from his office, which is really crazy.
Independent films
#openai
fromSlate Magazine
8 hours ago
Media industry

One of Tech's Biggest Companies Just Spent Hundreds of Millions on a Talk Show. That Should Worry Us All.

fromDigiday
1 day ago
Media industry

What OpenAI's TBPN deal reveals about branded entertainment's limits

fromTNW | Investors-Funding
4 days ago
Media industry

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
fromArs Technica
4 days ago
Media industry

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
8 hours ago

One of Tech's Biggest Companies Just Spent Hundreds of Millions on a Talk Show. That Should Worry Us All.

OpenAI acquired the TBPN podcast, raising concerns about editorial independence and potential influence over tech media.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

What OpenAI's TBPN deal reveals about branded entertainment's limits

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN highlights the value of authentic content in building audience relationships beyond traditional advertising.
Media industry
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
4 days ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Podcast
fromTheankler
6 days ago

Inside The Chernin Group's Bet on Creator-Led Empires

Community is the most valuable asset in media, driving investment strategies for emerging media companies.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Reality-TV Deconstructor

So much of the White House has always been a kind of symbolic construction. All the tackiness-I find it endearing. The bald artifice, the kind of striver-ness of it-it's like rooting for early Bethenny.
NYC real estate
fromConsequence
23 hours ago

Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen Moved Up to Replace The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

"I created and launched Comics Unleashed 20 years ago so my fellow comedians could have a platform to do what we all love - make people laugh. I truly appreciate CBS' confidence in me by picking up our two-hour comedy block of Comics Unleashed and Funny You Should Ask, because the world can never have enough laughter."
Television
Marketing
fromFortune
2 days ago

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
Film
fromVulture
5 days ago

Should A24 Be Worried About The Drama's Plot-Twist Drama?

The Drama features a controversial plot twist involving a character's admission of a near mass shooting, sparking significant backlash.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
2 hours ago

Everything Cary Elwes owned fit in a paper bag. Then he made a film with his brother

Cary Elwes faced personal loss due to wildfires but found support and purpose while filming 'Dead Man's Wire' with his brother.
Marketing
fromSfgate
3 days ago

Tips to create short-form video to reach new audiences

Creating short-form videos is essential for businesses to effectively reach audiences and drive growth.
Film
fromVariety
6 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
#netflix
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Institutional Investors Pile Into Netflix Even as Company Executives Head for the Exits

Netflix shows a divide between bullish analyst ratings and insider selling, indicating mixed signals for investors.
Television
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Casting is dead. Long live casting!

Netflix removed casting support from most smart TVs and streaming devices, leaving only older Chromecasts, Nest Hubs, and select Vizio and Compal TVs.
Television
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Opinion: Netflix is the Perfect Stock to Beat Inflation-and the Market

Netflix has outperformed the market with a 5% gain this year, showcasing resilience amid economic challenges.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Can Netflix Failed Warner Bros. Merger Be What Sends Earnings Soaring?

Netflix's Q1 2026 results are anticipated to reflect strong organic growth despite the recent breakup fee from the Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
Television
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in April 2026

Netflix is releasing a diverse lineup of new movies and TV shows in April, including anticipated series and acclaimed films.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Institutional Investors Pile Into Netflix Even as Company Executives Head for the Exits

Netflix shows a divide between bullish analyst ratings and insider selling, indicating mixed signals for investors.
#connected-tv
fromAol
3 days ago
Television

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Television
fromAol
3 days ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 weeks ago

Sussing Out 'Performance TV' | AdExchanger

Advertisers view connected TV as a performance multiplier, but it remains primarily suited for branding and upper-funnel goals.
Television
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is evolving to engage audiences in social spaces like restaurants and gyms, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior towards experiences.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
#writers-guild-of-america
fromNo Film School
3 days ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Glander and producer Payson made Boys Go to Jupiter with a tiny team and a $30,000 budget, showcasing the potential of indie filmmaking in animation.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Move over Murdochs, here come the Ellisons podcast

Margaret Sullivan argues that controlling the media is essential for controlling the message, especially in the context of authoritarianism. She states, 'It's a powerful force when you have the media on your side.'
Media industry
#creator-economy
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

Joint signings highlight growing convergence between creator and Hollywood agencies

Agencies are evolving representation models to diversify talent and revenue streams, focusing on multi-hyphenate creators.
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

A new studio is betting Hollywood talent and first-party data will reshape creator monetization

Linden Lane Films combines Hollywood production with top creators and proprietary data technology to capture brand advertising budgets traditionally held by premium publishers and platforms.
Media industry
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Uproxx joins push to pitch creator TV

Artists drive the creator economy as super creators with massive fan communities, and creator-led content now competes directly with traditional television for viewership and advertising dollars.
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

Joint signings highlight growing convergence between creator and Hollywood agencies

Agencies are evolving representation models to diversify talent and revenue streams, focusing on multi-hyphenate creators.
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

A new studio is betting Hollywood talent and first-party data will reshape creator monetization

Linden Lane Films combines Hollywood production with top creators and proprietary data technology to capture brand advertising budgets traditionally held by premium publishers and platforms.
Media industry
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Uproxx joins push to pitch creator TV

Artists drive the creator economy as super creators with massive fan communities, and creator-led content now competes directly with traditional television for viewership and advertising dollars.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Where to See a Movie in Los Angeles, the Heart of American Cinema

Los Angeles is home to more than a dozen one-of-a-kind cinemas that operate on their own terms. Some of these theaters have been around for 100 years, and in classic LA fashion some of them are owned by living LA legends-think Quentin Tarantino and Kyle Ng. Kristen Stewart recently announced she's also jumping into the mix with her purchase of Los Angeles's Highland Theatre.
Los Angeles
Media industry
fromFortune
2 days ago

Meet Gerry Cardinale, the investor behind Skydance Media's bid for Paramount | Fortune

Investing in strong intellectual property is essential for thriving amidst industry disruptions.
Media industry
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Film
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

A House Full of Stage Presence

The Center Theatre Group's 30th anniversary reception was held at the Wassermans' prestigious Beverly Hills home, showcasing its renowned art collection and expansive grounds to impressed guests.
fromJezebel
3 days ago

That Jonathan Majors-Daily Wire movie has a predictably bad relationship with unions

The crew walked off the Bonfire Legend production late last week and has called a strike against the production, citing a series of labor issues.
Media industry
Television
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Future of TV Briefing: WTF is the DASH TV universe study at the center of the latest Nielsen drama?

The TV universe study is essential for measuring U.S. TV viewership and establishing baseline numbers for audience segmentation.
Independent films
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media became Hollywood's most innovative-and bankable-company

Ryan Coogler founded Proximity Media with his wife Zinzi and producer Sev Ohanian to produce films, television, documentaries, and audio content across multiple entertainment divisions.
Film
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The Oscars' Best Picture category exposes a harsh new reality for Hollywood | Fortune

Hollywood's film production is collapsing, with no Best Picture nominees filmed on Los Angeles soundstages, shoot days plummeting 46% since 2022, and 41,000 industry workers departing.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Media Briefing: Publishers debate the value of AI licensing and GEO

Publishing executives discussed the challenges and opportunities of AI search optimization and licensing deals during the Digiday Publishing Summit.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

ABC Wins Big As CBS Continues Struggle in Q1 Ratings

ABC World News Tonight leads nightly news ratings, with CBS Evening News trailing significantly under Tony Dokoupil's leadership.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Verge subscribers: Join us for a movie night in New York City, hosted by The Vergecast

A special screening of Sneakers will be held in New York City for Verge subscribers, featuring a discussion with Vergecast hosts.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

As Hollywood holds back, television pushes back against Trump 2.0

Nikki Glaser minimized political commentary at the Golden Globes despite a turbulent U.S. year and Hollywood's fraught history with outspoken figures.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Top Hollywood screenwriter warns TikTok's new tool is at the gates: 'I hate to say it. It's likely over for us' | Fortune

"By launching a service that operates without meaningful safeguards against infringement, ByteDance is disregarding well-established copyright law that protects the rights of creators and underpins millions of American jobs. ByteDance should immediately cease its infringing activity," Charles Rivkin, chairman and CEO of the MPA, said in a statement Tuesday.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Amazon to begin testing AI tools for film and TV production next month | TechCrunch

Albert Cheng, who heads the AI Studios initiative, emphasized that the goal is to support creative teams, not to replace them. The focus is on improving efficiency and reducing costs while ensuring that intellectual property is protected and AI-generated content isn't absorbed into other AI models. One example used is Amazon's "House of David" series, which featured 350 AI-generated shots in season two.
Artificial intelligence
Television
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

CBS in the spotlight as parent company pursues Warner Bros. Discovery deal

CBS faced multiple controversies including Anderson Cooper's departure from 60 Minutes, a blocked Stephen Colbert interview, and Paramount's final bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Media industry
fromTheStreet
3 weeks ago

YouTube just crushed Hollywood in a major milestone

YouTube's 2025 revenue exceeded $60 billion, surpassing Netflix and becoming the largest advertising platform, overtaking combined revenues of Disney, NBC, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery for the first time.
Film
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Hollywood Is Lying to Everyone About How Much AI They're Using, Says Consummate Hollywood Insider

Hollywood studios are using AI more widely across writing and production than they publicly acknowledge.
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Future of TV Briefing: Brands are spending more to advertise creators' content, making usage rights a focal point

Of the $43.9 billion that advertisers in the U.S. are expected to spend on creator marketing in 2026, most of that money - 55% - will go towards ads amplifying the creators' content, not to the actual creation and posting of content by the creators themselves. And that spend is only increasing as creator content becomes a more popular choice for ad creative and paid amplification provides brands with the analytics to be able to more effectively gauge the impact of creators' content.
Marketing
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Independent studios scramble to stay afloat as film and TV production lags

Last week, he opened a $230-million movie and television studio on the edge of the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles nestled alongside the dramatic new Sixth Street Bridge. The state-of-the-art complex has five sound stages, offices and other proper movie studio features such as a mill, commissary and base camp. "We just had all the major networks, all the major streaming platforms walk through this facility and they can't believe how nice it is," said Wainright, managing partner of East End Studios.
Film
Television
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Hollywood wants to beat TikTok at its own game - but faces hurdles

Hollywood streamers add vertical short-form clips to recapture mobile audiences from TikTok and YouTube, though monetization and effectiveness remain uncertain.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Netflix and Paramount deals are both wrong for Warner Bros Discovery and democracy

Donald Trump wants CNN sold. He has said so repeatedly and publicly, demanding it should be sold in any deal involving Warner Bros Discovery. Now one of America's largest media companies is racing to oblige him, while another looks to consolidate its power. Wednesday's House judiciary hearing on streaming competition where lawmakers voiced concern over the Trump administration's influence and a potential merger's toll on consumers made clear just how dangerous both options are for free speech, audiences and democracy itself.
Media industry
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