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Television
fromVulture
13 hours ago

The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Anne Hathaway stars as a pop star reconnecting with a friend in the film Mother Mary, featuring music by notable collaborators.
#streaming-services
Digital life
fromZDNET
16 hours ago

The 4 streaming services I swear by - and my bill is just $40 a month

90% of US households have a paid subscription to a video-on-demand service, averaging $71 for four services.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Streaming Platforms Are Embracing Vertical Video. But At This Point, Is It Worth It? | AdExchanger

Streaming services are adopting vertical video features to enhance content discovery, but currently lack advertising opportunities.
Digital life
fromZDNET
16 hours ago

The 4 streaming services I swear by - and my bill is just $40 a month

90% of US households have a paid subscription to a video-on-demand service, averaging $71 for four services.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Streaming Platforms Are Embracing Vertical Video. But At This Point, Is It Worth It? | AdExchanger

Streaming services are adopting vertical video features to enhance content discovery, but currently lack advertising opportunities.
Media industry
fromVariety
18 hours ago

TV's Next Upfront Really Isn't About TV: Where Will Ad Dollars Go?

Traditional TV ad spending is declining as streaming services gain popularity and advertisers shift focus.
fromVulture
15 hours ago

Apex Feels More Like a Real Movie Than Your Average Netflix Joint

Ben muses about what's behind their shared love of extreme activities, suggesting that while some seek perfection or a thrill, 'personally, I think the wiring is just messed up.' This insight foreshadows the darker elements of the story as he hunts Sasha with a bow and arrow.
Independent films
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Gen Z to the rescue! Zoomers are ditching doomscrolling and saving cinema

Generation Z is leading a cinema revival, with 2026 projected to be the best year for global box office since the pandemic.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Cannes did camera: how the film festival loves to watch itself

Cannes allows extensive filming and publicity opportunities, proving to be more accessible than anticipated.
Marketing
fromVariety
1 day ago

Variety's Entertainment Marketing Summit Takeaways: How to Market at the Speed of AI, Work With Creators and Make Campaigns Authentic Because 'Fans Are Smart, It Has to Feel Real'

Live experiences are central to marketing, with brands treating audiences as distribution channels and emphasizing authenticity and originality.
#netflix
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago
Business

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

Television
fromConsequence
3 weeks 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.
2 weeks ago

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

Netflix's stock dipped despite decent quarterly results, driven by a softer guidance and investor concerns about future growth.
Media industry
fromwww.benzinga.com
2 days ago

Netflix Eyes TikTok-Style Feed To Capture 'Snackable' Viewing - Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)

Netflix reported strong first-quarter earnings but anticipates lower second-quarter revenue and earnings, while preparing to launch a vertical video feed for mobile engagement.
Media industry
fromYahoo Finance
2 days ago

Netflix's next attempt at growth takes on TikTok and Instagram Reels

Netflix plans to launch a vertical video feed to enhance user engagement and content discovery on mobile devices.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week ago

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix offers a curated list of must-watch films for April, featuring both new releases and classic favorites.
Television
fromConsequence
3 weeks 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.
2 weeks ago

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.
Privacy professionals
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.
Podcast
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 days ago

YouTube Partners With SiriusXM on Audio Advertising For Podcasts and More

SiriusXM partners with YouTube to enhance ad measurement for audio content, leveraging their combined reach in the podcasting space.
NYC music
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

Tribeca TV and Podcast Lineups: 'Survivor 50' Showcase, 'Adults' Season 2, Ronan Farrow, and More

Tribeca Festival 2026 features 118 films, 86 shorts, and highlights include music documentaries, TV panels, and a record podcast lineup.
#apple
Apple
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
3 days ago

Tim Cook Turned Apple Into a Hollywood Power Player. Does the New CEO Feel the Same Way?

Apple, under Tim Cook, entered the entertainment industry with Apple TV+, emphasizing storytelling and creative partnerships.
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Apple's CEO change has analysts wondering about its future in Hollywood

John Ternus must decide the future of Apple TV amidst Apple's focus on hardware and core business strengths.
Apple
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
3 days ago

Tim Cook Turned Apple Into a Hollywood Power Player. Does the New CEO Feel the Same Way?

Apple, under Tim Cook, entered the entertainment industry with Apple TV+, emphasizing storytelling and creative partnerships.
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Apple's CEO change has analysts wondering about its future in Hollywood

John Ternus must decide the future of Apple TV amidst Apple's focus on hardware and core business strengths.
Independent films
fromInverse
11 hours ago

The Unemployment Thriller of the Decade is Now Streaming

Park Chan-wook's latest film, No Other Choice, reflects modern dystopian themes through a darkly comedic narrative about job loss and desperation.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

The Digital Shift: How Consumer Habits Are Forcing the UK Entertainment Sector to Innovate

UK consumers now abandon apps that take longer than three seconds to load, reflecting a significant shift in expectations across various sectors.
#streaming
fromTech Times
3 days ago
Digital life

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Film
fromConsequence
16 hours ago

Stream On This Week: Zach Galifianakis Connects with Nature, and an Animated Cat Speaks His Truth

New streaming recommendations include 'This Is a Gardening Show' on Netflix and 'Ramy Youssef: In Love' on HBO Max.
Digital life
fromTech Times
3 days ago

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Streaming algorithms and personalization systems transform content discovery and consumption, ensuring unique user experiences through a complex content pipeline.
Television
fromForbes
1 week ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

JUST ANNOUNCED: Hulu reveals new reality shows, Kardashian spin-off, 'Project Runway' return

'Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear' pulls back the curtain on the Blink-182 drummer's life, career, and the aftermath of surviving a devastating plane crash.
Television
Film
fromFuturism
12 hours ago

Three Years Ago Today, "Avengers" Director Joe Russo Predicted There Would Be a Fully AI-Generated Movie Within Two Years

AI-generated movies have not yet materialized, and filmmakers may be overstating AI's capabilities in the industry.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 day ago

The 25 Best Movies About AI Gone Wrong

Artificial intelligence has long been depicted in literature and film as both a potential threat and a reflection of societal fears.
Television
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
4 days ago

Microdramas Platform Verza TV Shifts Strategy Just 4 Months After Launch (Exclusive)

Verza TV is evolving to include horizontal videos and user-generated content while maintaining a focus on mobile entertainment.
Film
from48 hills
1 day ago

Screen Grabs: SFFILM Fest hits 69. Nice. - 48 hills

The San Francisco International Film Festival celebrates global cinema with diverse programming, marking its 69th year as the longest-running festival in the Western Hemisphere.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Internal Paramount presentation reveals its 2026 streaming goals and how much viewership has grown

Paramount aims for significant growth in streaming services, targeting double-digit revenue increases and a merger with HBO Max.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The cinema lab: brain activity tracked to find secret to creating immersive films

Researchers at the University of Bristol study audience reactions to films using biometric data to improve filmmaking techniques.
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

TV Show Cancellations & Renewals 2026: A Running List Of What's Safe (Or Not)

Falling in love with a show can lead to heartbreak if it gets canceled before you feel like you got any real closure.
Television
#oscars
Independent films
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

The groundbreaking way Project Hail Mary could make Oscars history

Puppeteer James Ortiz is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Project Hail Mary', marking a significant recognition for non-live-action performances.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

The groundbreaking way Project Hail Mary could make Oscars history

Puppeteer James Ortiz is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Project Hail Mary', marking a significant recognition for non-live-action performances.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

Jorma Taccone Wants to Tell You About His Ten-Year Break from Filmmaking - but First, Al Pacino Impersonations

Jorma Taccone directed 'Over Your Dead Body,' a unique blend of comedy and thriller, ten years after 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.'
Independent films
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Everyone says this movie is terrible and it's still about to make $70 million

Michael biopic faces criticism for ignoring Jackson's controversies despite strong box office performance.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape

Concerns arise over media consolidation and partisan shifts with the Warner Bros-Paramount merger, facing regulatory scrutiny and potential political influence.
Film
fromThe Independent
4 days ago

Barack Obama reveals fate of production company after Netflix deal ends

Barack and Michelle Obama are transitioning their production company, Higher Ground, to an independent operation after ending their deal with Netflix.
fromVulture
1 week ago

The 9 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The second season appears to go in a The White Lotus-esque direction with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a couple whose fight is witnessed by two country-club employees.
Film
fromFast Company
3 days ago

800 Pound Gorilla goes direct-to-fan with a comedy streamer

"Gorilla Comedy+ is about giving fans the ultimate stand-up experience while providing comedians with a platform that values their work," says Ryan Bitzer, Co-Founder of 800 Pound Gorilla Media.
Media industry
Independent films
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

Did an Unexpected Culprit Hurt Modern Filmmaking?

American cinema faces a paradox of thriving box office revenues while struggling with the decline of mid-budget films and the impact of YouTube.
#cinemacon
Film
fromKotaku
6 days ago

All The Sequels (And Handful Of Non-Sequels) At CinemaCon - Kotaku

CinemaCon showcases major film previews and distribution deals, highlighting upcoming blockbusters and original projects from studios like Disney and Warner Bros.
Film
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Forget franchises: these 12 movies stole the show at CinemaCon

CinemaCon showcases both franchise and non-franchise films, highlighting the excitement for original storytelling in cinema.
Film
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The Best Movies to Stream This Month

April brings a mix of horror films and documentaries, including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere.
Film
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Why Isn't There a Movies Hall of Fame?

Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognizes artistic legacy through a democratic voting process, unlike many awards in Hollywood.
#comedy
Film
fromAnOther
3 weeks ago

Films to See This April

Kristoffer Borgli's film The Drama explores social mortification and modern performative life through a wedding couple's shocking revelation.
Film
fromAnOther
3 weeks ago

Films to See This April

Kristoffer Borgli's film The Drama explores social mortification and modern performative life through a wedding couple's shocking revelation.
Podcast
fromVulture
1 month ago

The 11 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The Oscars weekend offers entertainment options including a horror film about paranormal podcasters, Nicole Kidman's forensic pathology series, and classic anime returning to theaters in restored format.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's film explores wedding anxieties and dark secrets, while reality shows continue to stir drama and relationships.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Your guide to Oscar-nominated movies and where to watch them

Fourteen films received nominations across six major Academy Award categories, including Sinners and One Battle After Another, with multiple acting and technical nominations.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

The 11 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The Bachelorette's premiere was canceled, but there are various movies and shows to enjoy this weekend.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

If You've Been Waiting for Normal in Hollywood, Here It Is

YouTube surpassed Disney as the world's largest media company while accomplished independent producers like Ted Hope struggle to find industry support, signaling a fundamental shift in entertainment's structure and sustainability.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Let's Wrap Up the MFL with a Few Small Charts

One Battle After Another dominated the awards race and even threw in some box-office points as well. Seven of the top-ten movies were Best Picture nominees at the Oscars, for what it's worth.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

The 14 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Melling plays a shy young man, Colin, who meets a hot biker, Ray (Skarsgård); the two sweetly and awkwardly develop a BDSM relationship as Colin starts to grasp on to what he really wants from his life.
Television
Media industry
fromTheStreet
1 month 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
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Have You Been Hurt by Media Consolidation? I Have.

The infrastructure supporting independent film production and distribution has collapsed, eliminating financing options, distribution channels, and profit opportunities that sustained filmmakers for decades.
Film
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Best Documentaries of 2026 (So Far)

A 1985 fan-made Star Trek film starring George Takei, lost for 40 years, has resurfaced, documenting early fandom culture before it became a mainstream commercial force.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Your Guide to Oscar-Nominated Movies and Where to Watch Them

Where to see it: Stream it on HBO Max and Prime Video. Rent or buy it on Apple TV and more. Dive deeper:What our critics thought 📖 In Ryan Coogler's Vampire Film 'Sinners,' Black America's Soul Is at Stake 📖 Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are symbiotic. 'Sinners' is the latest proof 📖 In Oakland, Ryan Coogler Shares the Story Behind 'Sinners' 📖
Film
fromVulture
3 months ago

The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

You would think Searchlight hoped for The Testament of Ann Lee to release widely in theaters with something to celebrate ( re: Oscar noms), but that campaign didn't quite take off. The lack of awards buzz shouldn't besmirch Amanda Seyfried's performance here, though, which is great. Plus, if you want to go to the movies this weekend, it's an incredibly better option than the Chris Pratt AI movie.
Film
Film
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Of Course Oscar Voters Still Aren't Watching All the Movies

The Academy's new requirement for voters to certify they've watched all nominated films relies on an honor system that voters are openly admitting to circumventing through false attestations and technical loopholes.
Film
fromKqed
2 months ago

Your Guide to Oscar-Nominated Movies and Where to Watch Them

Several acclaimed films received multiple award nominations and are available across theaters and major streaming platforms.
fromVulture
2 months ago

The 16 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's beloved novel has been driving people mad since the project was first announced. Now, you can see it for yourself. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi play Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, two young adults ( their ages are questionable here) with a deeply destructive obsession with each other that only spirals further when the Lintons (Shazad Latif and a scene-stealing Alison Oliver) move in at Thrushcross Grange across from the Earnshaws at Wuthering Heights.
Film
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Real Secret to a Filmmaker's Success

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg in the 1970s combined artistic daring with commercial ambition, reshaping Hollywood through auteurism and blockbuster filmmaking.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guide #229: How an indie movie distributed by a lone gamer broke the US box office

Two unusual releases contrasted a costly, widely distributed first-lady documentary with a self-financed YouTuber-made indie horror that achieved notable box-office success.
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