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Deals and acquisitions

Family Tree Group acquires Brighton post-production companyFamily Tree Group acquires Brighton post-production company

Brighton-based post-production company The Edit has been acquired by Family Tree Group, the parent company of Middlechild Productions. Founder Dave Austin will transition into a non-executive director role, while post-production executive Claire Hamilton and technical director Sharman Finn will continue to run the business. The company will remain independent in its operations while gaining access to the wider reach of the group.

theargus.co.uk·4 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

‘I had to do it’: Tom Wilson lives out game show dreams helping contestant win dream honeymoon on ‘The Price is Right Tonight’‘I had to do it’: Tom Wilson lives out game show dreams helping contestant win dream honeymoon on ‘The Price is Right Tonight’

Tom Wilson appeared on national television on Monday night. Wilson was one of four NHL players who participated in a takeover episode…

russianmachineneverbreaks.com·5 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

Skydance Targets $6 Billion in Synergies as Merger Job Risks EmergeSkydance Targets $6 Billion in Synergies as Merger Job Risks Emerge

Skydance Corporation has completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and set a target of at least $6 billion in annual run-rate synergies over three years. Expected savings are anticipated to derive from integration, procurement, technology, marketing, and real estate rationalisation. Meanwhile, a study for Los Angeles County estimated that around 4,500 direct local film and television jobs could be exposed to risk over three years, though officials stressed this does not constitute a forecast of layoffs.

econotimes.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

In 2017, George Clooney sold Casamigos in a deal worth up to $1 billion; the tequila brand began as a project among friendsIn 2017, George Clooney sold Casamigos in a deal worth up to $1 billion; the tequila brand began as a project among friends

Hollywood actor George Clooney made headlines beyond the entertainment industry in 2017 when the tequila brand he co-founded, Casamigos, was acquired by British multinational beverage company Diageo in a deal valued at up to $1 billion. What began as a personal project among friends eventually…

indiatimes.com·6 days ago

Streaming and FAST

Audiences Are Divided as Prime Video's Stephen King Global Hit Officially Gets Season 2Audiences Are Divided as Prime Video's Stephen King Global Hit Officially Gets Season 2

Prime Video has officially commissioned a second season of its global hit series adapting work by Stephen King. Viewers remain divided over the bold reimagining directed by Mike Flanagan.

movieweb.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

'The Invite' on HBO Max: Olivia Wilde Deserves an Oscar for Directing, Not Just Acting'The Invite' on HBO Max: Olivia Wilde Deserves an Oscar for Directing, Not Just Acting

Olivia Wilde stars as Angela in The Invite, an English-language remake of the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs that is currently streaming on HBO Max. Written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, the production marks Wilde's third feature film as director following Booksmart and Don't Worry Darling. The project has generated awards conversation for both her acting and her directing.

decider.com·2 days ago

Streaming and FAST

Olivia Wilde's R-Rated 107-Minute Comedy Is Officially HBO Max's Biggest Streaming HitOlivia Wilde's R-Rated 107-Minute Comedy Is Officially HBO Max's Biggest Streaming Hit

Olivia Wilde's R-rated comedy has become the top streaming hit on HBO Max. The 107-minute dinner party film features Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, and Edward Norton.

slashfilm.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Apple TV Vs. PlayStation 5: Which Is Best For Streaming?Apple TV Vs. PlayStation 5: Which Is Best For Streaming?

The PS5 is a powerful gaming console, but movies and TV shows are a different beast, which makes a comparison with an Apple TV worth a look.

bgr.com·2 days ago

Streaming and FAST

I can't recommend the Nvidia Shield TV Pro, even after an Apple TV 4K price hikeI can't recommend the Nvidia Shield TV Pro, even after an Apple TV 4K price hike

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro is not recommended, despite price increases for the Apple TV 4K. Although the Apple box is regarded as too expensive, it remains the better option.

howtogeek.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Prime Video's 'Rocky' Replacement Series Officially Steals the Spotlight in 11 DaysPrime Video's 'Rocky' Replacement Series Officially Steals the Spotlight in 11 Days

Prime Video is set to launch its new eight-part Muhammad Ali series, The Greatest, in 11 days. The upcoming drama arrives as a high-profile addition to the streaming platform.

collider.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Xbox Reportedly Bungled $500 Million Netflix DealXbox Reportedly Bungled $500 Million Netflix Deal

Industry insiders report that Xbox lost out on a major deal with Netflix. Newly appointed Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma reportedly overplayed cross-media potential with executive Peter Rice.

kotaku.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Netflix Stock Has Always Overcome the Odds. Has It Finally Hit a Wall?Netflix Stock Has Always Overcome the Odds. Has It Finally Hit a Wall?

Netflix shares have declined by 46 percent over the past year. Although the stock has historically overcome difficult odds, questions remain over whether it has now hit a wall.

aol.com·yesterday

Box office

Paramount's 119-Minute Action Hit Officially Loses Box Office Crown To The Highest-Rated Movie in HistoryParamount's 119-Minute Action Hit Officially Loses Box Office Crown To The Highest-Rated Movie in History

The weekend's No. 1 movie did not stay there for long.

movieweb.com·2 days ago

Box office

Clayface eyes $24 million opening as DC horror film surges to No. 1 spot at the box officeClayface eyes $24 million opening as DC horror film surges to No. 1 spot at the box office

DC’s Clayface is heading for a $24 million to $25 million domestic opening after a stronger-than-expected start. The body horror film has also earned an A- CinemaScore, matching Superman, offering an encouraging start for the darker DC Universe release.

livemint.com·yesterday

Box office

China's first AI film hits cinemas, but ticket sales lagChina's first AI film hits cinemas, but ticket sales lag

China's first fully AI-generated feature film opens in cinemas on Friday in what promises to be a tough box-office test for the country's booming tech industry

newindianexpress.com·2 days ago

Box office

China's First Fully AI-Generated Film Struggles at Box OfficeChina's First Fully AI-Generated Film Struggles at Box Office

China's first fully AI-generated feature film opens in cinemas on Friday in what promises to be a tough box-office test for the country's booming tech industry as advance ticket sales lag.

breitbart.com·3 days ago

Box office

Tom Cruise’s Box-Office Disaster Officially Removed From 3,100 TheatersTom Cruise’s Box-Office Disaster Officially Removed From 3,100 Theaters

Tom Cruise's box-office disaster, Digger, has officially been removed from more than 3,000 cinemas. The major reduction follows its theatrical performance.

collider.com·yesterday

Box office

Ranveer Singh On The Art Of Transformation: “If I Get Into The Character And Don’t See A Trace Of Myself That Is The Victory For Me”Ranveer Singh On The Art Of Transformation: “If I Get Into The Character And Don’t See A Trace Of Myself That Is The Victory For Me”

Even as the year draws to a close, Ranveer Singh’s performance in Dhurandhar franchise continues to remain a part of the conversation. The actor has set a benchmark not just at the box office but a…

bollyspice.com·2 days ago

Box office

‘Clayface’ targets box office crown and claims No. 1 spot‘Clayface’ targets box office crown and claims No. 1 spot

Clayface, a character based on a DC character, hasn't been as popular as his nemesis, Batman, yet it topped the box office when it was released.According to box office figures, the new DC movie...

thenews.com.pk·yesterday

Box office

'Jailer 2' box office collection day 10: Rajinikanth's film rises 66.6%; India Net reaches Rs 373 cr; worldwide gross hits Rs 666.30 cr'Jailer 2' box office collection day 10: Rajinikanth's film rises 66.6%; India Net reaches Rs 373 cr; worldwide gross hits Rs 666.30 cr

Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' recorded an impressive increase in box office collections on its second Saturday. According to Sacnilk, the action drama earned Rs 24.15 cr in India net collections on Day 10, marking a 66.6% jump from Friday's Rs 14.50 cr.

indiatimes.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Disney Set To Lose The Rights to a Major Comic Book Franchise It Sidelined for 3 DecadesDisney Set To Lose The Rights to a Major Comic Book Franchise It Sidelined for 3 Decades

Disney could lose the rights to The Rocketeer in 2028 as the creator's estate moves to reclaim the beloved 1991 superhero franchise.

comicbook.com·2 days ago

Distribution and licensing

EHF Marketing and French Handball Federation sign media rights dealEHF Marketing and French Handball Federation sign media rights deal

eurohandball.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

EHF Marketing enters multi-year licensing agreement with Dyn MediaEHF Marketing enters multi-year licensing agreement with Dyn Media

eurohandball.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Disney Set To Lose Rights To Beloved 1990s Film FranchiseDisney Set To Lose Rights To Beloved 1990s Film Franchise

Disney is facing the potential loss of rights to a beloved 1990s film franchise. The development concerns an established science-fiction screen property.

screenrant.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Ramayana Advance Booking: Ranbir Kapoor & Yash starrer crosses 50,000 pre-sales at National chains, 12 days ahead releaseRamayana Advance Booking: Ranbir Kapoor & Yash starrer crosses 50,000 pre-sales at National chains, 12 days ahead release

Advance ticket sales for the film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, have exceeded 50,000 across national cinema chains. The milestone was achieved twelve days ahead of its theatrical release.

pinkvilla.com·3 days ago

Distribution and licensing

SantaBanta Yellamma Locks Worldwide Theatrical Release for MSantaBanta Yellamma Locks Worldwide Theatrical Release for M

SantaBanta National Award-winning music director Devi Sri Prasad (DSP) is officially stepping in front of the- Bollywood-Titbits

santabanta.com·3 days ago

Distribution and licensing

Mammootty, Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Padayaatra Locks Theatrical ReleaseMammootty, Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Padayaatra Locks Theatrical Release

The social drama Padayaatra has locked its theatrical release. The film marks Adoor Gopalakrishnan's return to direction after a decade. It also reunites him with Mammootty following Vidheyan and Ponthan Mada.

filmfare.com·3 days ago

Distribution and licensing

Best HBO Max deals: Best streaming deals in October 2026Best HBO Max deals: Best streaming deals in October 2026

mashable.com·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

Senior Post Production Producer - South Africa - Remote within South AfricaSenior Post Production Producer - South Africa - Remote within South Africa

Africa’s premier B2B news site across 18 industries. Your sector's news, opinions, research, events, jobs and companies.

bizcommunity.com·3 days ago

Media tech and AI

Gossip Goblin’s AI Film ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’ Picked Up by AGC Intl.Gossip Goblin’s AI Film ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’ Picked Up by AGC Intl.

AGC Intl., the sales arm of Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, has added Gossip Goblin's 'Gods Don’t Give Gifts' to its slate.

variety.com·3 days ago

Media tech and AI

China's first AI film hits cinemas to lukewarm receptionChina's first AI film hits cinemas to lukewarm reception

Ticket prices range from 20 to 90 yuan, bringing the number sold to a few thousand at most

dunyanews.tv·3 days ago

Media tech and AI

Eline van der Velden At NDTV World Summit: AI Film Industry Will Create More Jobs, Not Take Them AwayEline van der Velden At NDTV World Summit: AI Film Industry Will Create More Jobs, Not Take Them Away

Velden said it's a whole new endeavour and it would democratise the process. Velden specifically argued for AI actors in an AI film, and not AI actors in a human film.

sunriseradio.com·3 days ago

Media tech and AI

'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' Used AI for ADR Testing'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' Used AI for ADR Testing

Hunger Games franchise producer Nina Jacobson has revealed that artificial intelligence was used to test automated dialogue replacement on the prequel Sunrise on the Reaping. Speaking at the Future of Filmmaking Summit, Jacobson described AI approximations of actors being used to test new line readings before recording with the cast. She emphasised that AI remains a tool for artists rather than a replacement, noting its applications remain limited and do not reach the final screen.

indiewire.com·3 days ago

Media tech and AI

A founder-led production studio is building brands with AI videoA founder-led production studio is building brands with AI video

fremonttribune.com·3 days ago

Media tech and AI

Bazaarvoice and DaVinci Commerce bring authentic shopper reviews to AI shopping agentsBazaarvoice and DaVinci Commerce bring authentic shopper reviews to AI shopping agents

The integration feeds authentic Bazaarvoice consumer review data into DaVinci’s newly launched Brand Agent™ and Product Context Memory™ to validate AI recommendations across agentic storefronts.

manilatimes.net·4 days ago

Media tech and AI

Consumers Want Clear AI Disclosure as Everyday Use ExpandsConsumers Want Clear AI Disclosure as Everyday Use Expands

A global survey of 11,000 respondents has revealed that consumers use artificial intelligence intentionally around six times a week and unintentionally four more times. While most participants reported some degree of trust in the technology, they expressed a clear desire for companies to disclose its use and safeguard personal data.

hotelnewsresource.com·13 days ago

Festivals and markets

Taiwan's Ambassador Mumin Chen praises Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' at Taiwan Film FestivalTaiwan's Ambassador Mumin Chen praises Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' at Taiwan Film Festival

Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in India, Mumin Chen, has named 'Dhurandhar' as the most impressive Indian film he watched last year, highlighting his interest in political cinema at the Taiwan Film Festival in New Delhi. "Because I am also a political science professor…

chinanationalnews.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

‘Making the Line’ hula documentary makes world premiere at HIFF‘Making the Line’ hula documentary makes world premiere at HIFF

“Making the Line” is on the big screen Thursday night for its world premiere at the Hawaii International Film Festival.

hawaiinewsnow.com·3 days ago

Festivals and markets

Texas A&M Virtual Production Institute film to make Texas premiere at Austin Film FestivalTexas A&M Virtual Production Institute film to make Texas premiere at Austin Film Festival

'Chase Your Dreams' combines dance, music and technology in a collaboration among award-winning filmmakers, faculty and students.

tamu.edu·2 days ago

Festivals and markets

Cynthia Erivo's 'Prima Facie' leads 2026 Russell Hobbs British Film FestivalCynthia Erivo's 'Prima Facie' leads 2026 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival

A screen adaptation of the Olivier-award winning play by Suzie Miller is one of the highlights in this year's program.

outinperth.com·4 days ago

Festivals and markets

London Film Festival round-up: a five-star weepie, a sweeping Spanish epic and a misspent youth in post-punk ManchesterLondon Film Festival round-up: a five-star weepie, a sweeping Spanish epic and a misspent youth in post-punk Manchester

This year’s festival showcased a slate of exceptional films, but there were a few big director misfires too.

theconversation.com·2 days ago

Festivals and markets

Shweta Tripathi takes debut production Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan to TIFF 2026 after Berlin Film FestivalShweta Tripathi takes debut production Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan to TIFF 2026 after Berlin Film Festival

Shweta Tripathi is taking her first feature film as a producer, Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan, to international film platforms, marking a new phase in her

bollywoodhungama.com·2 days ago

Festivals and markets

Sderot's Cinema of the South Festival to celebrate 25 yearsSderot's Cinema of the South Festival to celebrate 25 years

The festival's closing ceremony will launch Negba, a new incubator for young southern filmmakers.

jpost.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

The second edition of Japanese Film for Kigali audience is launched since 21 to 24 October 2026The second edition of Japanese Film for Kigali audience is launched since 21 to 24 October 2026

The Embassy of Japan in Rwanda in collaboration with the Centre Culturel Francophone du Rwanda, and with the support of the Japan Foundation, today opened the 2nd Japanese Film Festival Africa, bri…

rnanews.com·3 days ago