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Deals and acquisitions

T-Series acquires 50-Year exclusive global music rights for Shah Rukh Khan starrer King through Zee MusicT-Series acquires 50-Year exclusive global music rights for Shah Rukh Khan starrer King through Zee Music

bollywoodhungama.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

Paramount+ Acquires Rights to Moonbug Series From the ‘Blippi’ and ‘CoComelon’ Universes (EXCLUSIVE)Paramount+ Acquires Rights to Moonbug Series From the ‘Blippi’ and ‘CoComelon’ Universes (EXCLUSIVE)

Paramount+ has acquired the rights to shows from Moonbug Entertainment. The deal includes series from both the Blippi and CoComelon universes.

variety.com·2 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

Wentworth reboot lands at 5 in the UK as Fremantle takes Beyond Bars to marketWentworth reboot lands at 5 in the UK as Fremantle takes Beyond Bars to market

Broadcaster 5 has secured exclusive UK rights to the upcoming reboot of women's prison drama Wentworth. Distributed by Fremantle, the series is currently in production in Melbourne for Australian streaming service Binge. The UK broadcaster will debut the show later this year following the agreement.

c21media.net·3 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

Byron Allen Earns Profit After Selling All the Starz Stock He Bought From Steven MnuchinByron Allen Earns Profit After Selling All the Starz Stock He Bought From Steven Mnuchin

Byron Allen has turned a profit after selling all of his shares in Starz. The media mogul had acquired the stock earlier this year from former Treasury Secretary and Hollywood producer Steve Mnuchin.

variety.com·3 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 has appeared on national television to take part in a game show takeover episode. He was one of four NHL players who featured on The Price is Right Tonight, helping a contestant win a honeymoon.

russianmachineneverbreaks.com·12 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

América Móvil expects Televisa-AT&T deal to open door to pay TVAmérica Móvil expects Televisa-AT&T deal to open door to pay TV

América Móvil CEO Daniel Hajj said he expects the acquisition of AT&T Mexico by Televisa to allow América Móvil to offer pay-TV services as well.

rcrwireless.com·2 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

Jio’s connectivity push gathers pace, 5G base hits 300 million and broadband homes 30 millionJio’s connectivity push gathers pace, 5G base hits 300 million and broadband homes 30 million

Jio Platforms reported a 28% increase in its 5G subscriber base and a 32% rise in home broadband connections. By the end of the September quarter, Jio had added 66 million 5G customers, reaching a total of 300 million subscribers. The company acquired 15 million new 5G users sequentially during…

indiatimes.com·2 days ago

Streaming and FAST

Netflix's Darker Version Of Gilmore Girls Is So Good, It Was Renewed For 2 Seasons At OnceNetflix's Darker Version Of Gilmore Girls Is So Good, It Was Renewed For 2 Seasons At Once

Nothing can break that mother-daughter bond.

screenrant.com·20 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

Prime Video's Hard Sci-Fi Series Is The 21st Century's Best, But Its Own Creators DisagreePrime Video's Hard Sci-Fi Series Is The 21st Century's Best, But Its Own Creators Disagree

A Prime Video production considered the 21st century's top hard sci-fi series is viewed differently by its own makers. According to its creators, the programme actually belongs to another genre.

screenrant.com·17 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

Chris Pratt's 128-Minute Action Epic Officially Arrives on HBO MaxChris Pratt's 128-Minute Action Epic Officially Arrives on HBO Max

Amid The Terminal List's successful return, Chris Pratt's $1.3 billion blockbuster has been added to the HBO Max library. Find out more.

collider.com·22 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

Strictly viewers go wild as eagle-eyed fans spot Netflix star in audienceStrictly viewers go wild as eagle-eyed fans spot Netflix star in audience

Strictly Come Dancing viewers spotted a Netflix star in the audience during Saturday night's Halloween special. The episode saw the remaining contestants take to the dancefloor once again.

gazettelive.co.uk·18 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

Your Apple TV 4K might be plugged into the wrong portYour Apple TV 4K might be plugged into the wrong port

Don't make the mistake of plugging your Apple TV 4K into the wrong port.

pocket-lint.com·17 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

5 Netflix tips we all wish we knew sooner5 Netflix tips we all wish we knew sooner

Subscribers can address common annoyances with Netflix streaming, including autoplay previews and overly descriptive subtitles. Several easy fixes are available for these issues.

engadget.com·19 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

The Chairman: Matthew Weiner Parts Ways with Eddie Murphy SeriesThe Chairman: Matthew Weiner Parts Ways with Eddie Murphy Series

Matthew Weiner has exited Peacock's new Eddie Murphy series, The Chairman, reportedly over "creative differences" with the producers.

bleedingcool.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Elle Fanning's Near-Perfect $7M Masterpiece Officially Makes Streaming ComebackElle Fanning's Near-Perfect $7M Masterpiece Officially Makes Streaming Comeback

The film 20th Century Women, starring Elle Fanning, is scheduled to arrive on a free streaming platform next month. The release marks a streaming comeback for the 7 million dollar feature.

collider.com·17 hr ago

Localisation and dubbing

Colchester mum leaves law career to become voice actor on Netflix hit children's showColchester mum leaves law career to become voice actor on Netflix hit children's show

Emily McGonagle, a 42-year-old former London lawyer from Colchester, has switched careers to become a professional voice actor. She chose to make the change after taking maternity leave to avoid commuting and work-related stress. Her recent voice credits include work for Google, a Game of Thrones video game, and the children's series Spike on Netflix.

echo-news.co.uk·22 hr ago

Localisation and dubbing

Ramayana movie: What is Brahma AI, whopping $2 billion top-notch tech platform behind film's English dubbing? DetailsRamayana movie: What is Brahma AI, whopping $2 billion top-notch tech platform behind film's English dubbing? Details

Prime Focus's artificial intelligence platform, Brahma AI, was used for the English dubbing of the Ramayana film. According to the filmmakers, the technology was employed to match lip sync in dubbed editions without filming twice.

livemint.com·3 days ago

Localisation and dubbing

Over 50% of financial industry ready for data localisation, CBNOver 50% of financial industry ready for data localisation, CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has stated that over 50 per cent of the country's financial industry is prepared to comply with data localisation requirements. It emphasised that digital sovereignty must be strengthened without undermining innovation and global integration.

vanguardngr.com·3 days ago

Localisation and dubbing

MeTV Toons' Bugs Bunny Special Honors Voice Actor Eric Bauza: PreviewMeTV Toons' Bugs Bunny Special Honors Voice Actor Eric Bauza: Preview

On Halloween night, MeTV Toons will honor Eric Bauza as part of the Looney Tunes special, "Hare's to Bugs! A Bugs Bunny Celebration."

bleedingcool.com·21 hr ago

Box office

Jailer 2 box office collection day 17: Rajinikanth's film beats its predecessor, inches towards Rs 800 crore worldwideJailer 2 box office collection day 17: Rajinikanth's film beats its predecessor, inches towards Rs 800 crore worldwide

Jailer 2 has maintained strong earnings across domestic and international markets over its first 17 days. The film has surpassed the lifetime total of its predecessor and is nearing Rs 800 crore worldwide.

indiatimes.com·15 hr ago

Box office

Happy Box Office Halloween! New Release "Christmas at the Kringle's" Opens to a ZERO on Rotten Tomatoes, Under $1 Million WeekendHappy Box Office Halloween! New Release "Christmas at the Kringle's" Opens to a ZERO on Rotten Tomatoes, Under $1 Million Weekend

You can see everything, but don't see this: A horror comedy called "Christmas with the Kringle's" has opened to a ghastly start. The 24 reviewers who

showbiz411.com·23 hr ago

Box office

UPDATE: Clayface Catastrophe? DCU Horror Movie Faces 58% Second Weekend Drop With Expected $10 MillionUPDATE: Clayface Catastrophe? DCU Horror Movie Faces 58% Second Weekend Drop With Expected $10 Million

Clayface faces a tough second weekend at the box office, with You Can See Everything tipped to claim #1. Can DC Studios' R-rated horror movie recover and reach its estimated break-even point?

comicbookmovie.com·23 hr ago

Box office

'Jailer 2' box office collection day 17: Rajinikanth's film crosses Rs 790 cr worldwide; outperforms 'Coolie' by Rs 168.75 cr in India net'Jailer 2' box office collection day 17: Rajinikanth's film crosses Rs 790 cr worldwide; outperforms 'Coolie' by Rs 168.75 cr in India net

indiatimes.com·17 hr ago

Box office

'You Can See Everything' beats 'Clayface' in box-office run'You Can See Everything' beats 'Clayface' in box-office run

Clayface, a movie based on arguably a lesser-known character in DC, has been flying high at the box office, but not for long, it appears.The latest box office figures, however, put You Can See...

thenews.com.pk·23 hr ago

Box office

China’s First Fully AI-Generated Movie Struggles at Box Office Despite Historic Theatrical ReleaseChina’s First Fully AI-Generated Movie Struggles at Box Office Despite Historic Theatrical Release

China’s first widely released feature-length movie created entirely with artificial intelligence has struggled to attract moviegoers, raising questions

highlandstoday.com·2 days ago

Box office

Preity Zinta recongized as Bollywood's richest ladyPreity Zinta recongized as Bollywood's richest lady

Kareena Kapoor may the official brand ambassador for Sony Ericsson, Airtel and Head and Shoulders, and she may have starred in box-office hits like "3

khaama.com·yesterday

Box office

All 4 Colleen Hoover Movies, RankedAll 4 Colleen Hoover Movies, Ranked

Colleen Hoover's film adaptations have performed consistently well at the box office. A new ranking assesses the author's four film releases based on critical reception.

slashfilm.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Sasi clarifies why 'Nooru Kodi Vaanavil' skipped theatrical release; Harish Kalyan says, 'film is like child'Sasi clarifies why 'Nooru Kodi Vaanavil' skipped theatrical release; Harish Kalyan says, 'film is like child'

indiatimes.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

TelevisaUnivision Net Income Falls 36.6%TelevisaUnivision Net Income Falls 36.6%

TelevisaUnivision reported a 36.6% drop in third-quarter net income, falling to US$57 million. The media group behind the streaming platform ViX was affected by a US$372 million licence write-down.

riotimesonline.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Ramayana Advance Booking Crosses Rs 40 Crore Worldwide, Trails Dhurandhar 2 In Pre-SalesRamayana Advance Booking Crosses Rs 40 Crore Worldwide, Trails Dhurandhar 2 In Pre-Sales

Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Part 1 has crossed Rs 40 crore in worldwide advance bookings, but trails Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 in pre-release ticket sales.

oneindia.com·2 days ago

Distribution and licensing

Chinese ‘wuxia’ game ‘Phantom Blade Zero’ tops bestseller list on digital distribution platform SteamChinese ‘wuxia’ game ‘Phantom Blade Zero’ tops bestseller list on digital distribution platform Steam

Chinese action game Phantom Blade Zero has reached the top of the bestseller list on digital distribution platform Steam on the second day following its release. Reviews have highlighted the title's combat system, boss fights and action sequences as major features.

globaltimes.cn·3 days ago

Distribution and licensing

Ramayana Advance Booking: Global pre-sales cross Rs 24 cr, outpace India ahead of November 5 releaseRamayana Advance Booking: Global pre-sales cross Rs 24 cr, outpace India ahead of November 5 release

moneycontrol.com·3 days ago

Distribution and licensing

Anime Licensing Platform AniBiz Gets $6 Million Investment From Japan’s TBS Group, Toei Animation and TV Tokyo HoldingsAnime Licensing Platform AniBiz Gets $6 Million Investment From Japan’s TBS Group, Toei Animation and TV Tokyo Holdings

Nakama has raised $6 million in funding for its anime licensing platform AniBiz.com. The investment comes from Japan's TBS Group, Toei Animation and TV Tokyo Holdings.

variety.com·5 days ago

Distribution and licensing

The real reason why A24 movies take so long to reach cinemas outside the USThe real reason why A24 movies take so long to reach cinemas outside the US

Wait shows how rights deals, release dates and box-office risks shape what reaches local screens

thenationalnews.com·6 days ago

Distribution and licensing

TBS, Toei Animation, TV Tokyo invest in anime platform AniBiz.comTBS, Toei Animation, TV Tokyo invest in anime platform AniBiz.com

Japanese trio TBS Group, Toei Animation and TV Tokyo have invested in California-based Nakama's anime licensing platform AniBiz.com.

c21media.net·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

Lanterns VFX Reel Shows How The HBO Series Spent Its Massive BudgetLanterns VFX Reel Shows How The HBO Series Spent Its Massive Budget

A newly released visual effects reel shows how HBO's DC Studios series Lanterns utilised its significant production budget. The footage highlights the extensive amount of invisible VFX work that went into making the show.

slashfilm.com·19 hr ago

Media tech and AI

Inside Ramayana’s VFX universe: How DNEG is building a mythological world for global cinemaInside Ramayana’s VFX universe: How DNEG is building a mythological world for global cinema

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part One is being developed as a two-part cinematic adaptation planned for IMAX. Visual effects studio DNEG is working alongside ReDefine to craft the film's mythological world, combining computer-generated elements with physical sets and actors' performances. The first instalment is scheduled to arrive in November 2026, followed by a second instalment in 2027.

businesstoday.in·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

How Long Will Your TCL Smart TV Get Software Updates?How Long Will Your TCL Smart TV Get Software Updates?

TCL provides at least two years' worth of updates for its smart TVs, though some products get another year. Critical security updates aren't bound by this.

slashgear.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Jessica Phillips joins Vine FX as Senior VFX ProducerJessica Phillips joins Vine FX as Senior VFX Producer

Visual effects studio Vine FX has hired Jessica Phillips as Senior VFX Producer for its Manchester studio.

televisual.com·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

Is Adobe the Ultimate Buy-on-the-Dip Stock?Is Adobe the Ultimate Buy-on-the-Dip Stock?

Adobe is maintaining a solid core business despite emerging challenges in the artificial intelligence sector. Market watchers are assessing whether the software provider represents an attractive buy-on-the-dip opportunity.

fool.com·23 hr ago

Media tech and AI

Earnings bloodbath: Intel crashes over 22%, Amazon over 12%. What's coming next?Earnings bloodbath: Intel crashes over 22%, Amazon over 12%. What's coming next?

Amazon's AWS grew 39% and Intel's data-center revenue surged 78%, yet both stocks tumbled. Heavy AI spending and weak forecasts have put the first rebounds…

investinglive.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Adobe Firefly: Seamlessly Integrates Over 10 AI Partner Models For Enhanced Creative WorkflowsAdobe Firefly: Seamlessly Integrates Over 10 AI Partner Models For Enhanced Creative Workflows

Adobe Firefly now supports more than 10 artificial intelligence partner models, including tools from OpenAI and Google. The expanded compatibility covers image, video and design generation, providing creators with ethical and commercially safe workflows.

oneindia.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Cate Blanchett-Led Coalition Challenges OpenAI in New York Times Copyright BattleCate Blanchett-Led Coalition Challenges OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Battle

A coalition of Hollywood artists and organisations, alongside Cate Blanchett's Human Consent Foundation, has filed an amicus brief in The New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. The legal challenge addresses how artificial intelligence platforms utilise people's work and likenesses.

thewrap.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Hollywood heavyweights, Oscar-winning artisans light up Day 7 red carpet at SCAD Savannah Film FestivalHollywood heavyweights, Oscar-winning artisans light up Day 7 red carpet at SCAD Savannah Film Festival

Hollywood icons Keanu Reeves and Ethan Hawke joined Oscar-winning artisans on the red carpet for Day 7 of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival.

wtoc.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

From Cannes to Cartier: Ishaan Khatter’s year of cinematic milestones and global fashion momentsFrom Cannes to Cartier: Ishaan Khatter’s year of cinematic milestones and global fashion moments

Ishaan Khatter continues to expand his presence across cinema and international fashion, building an identity that goes beyond conventional Bollywood…

adgully.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

SCAD Savannah Film Festival Directors PanelSCAD Savannah Film Festival Directors Panel

indiewire.com·18 hr ago

Festivals and markets

Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance and the Rise of Independent Film by Peter BiskindDown and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance and the Rise of Independent Film by Peter Biskind

Tom Fleming reviews Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance and the Rise of Independent Film by Peter Biskind. The piece examines the development and influence of independent cinema alongside Hollywood.

literaryreview.co.uk·2 days ago

Festivals and markets

Taiwan Film Festival brings six diverse stories to IndiaTaiwan Film Festival brings six diverse stories to India

Taiwan's Ministry of Culture and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India presented the 2026 Taiwan Film Festival in New Delhi. The festival expanded to Mumbai this year, screening three films there alongside six in the capital. The selected titles cover subjects ranging from sports to gender issues and include several Golden Horse Award-winning and nominated works.

dailypioneer.com·21 hr ago

Festivals and markets

Sharjah International Film Festival celebrates Italian culture, artsSharjah International Film Festival celebrates Italian culture, arts

The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth celebrated Italy as the Guest of Honour for its 13th edition. Children and young people explored Italian culture through film, storytelling, art and creative workshops. Screenings and live performances were staged to highlight the country's cultural and cinematic heritage.

emirates247.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Cannes Lions Plans Major Expansion for 2027Cannes Lions Plans Major Expansion for 2027

Festival will extend beyond the Palais for the first time in its 74-year history, with a new passport system and a creative honors program.

tsnn.com·2 days ago

Festivals and markets

Fukuoka Independent Film Festival 2026Fukuoka Independent Film Festival 2026

The Fukuoka Independent Film Festival 2026 continues an event first established in 2009. It was founded in Fukuoka as a joint screening initiative organised by independent filmmakers.

fukuoka-now.com·2 days ago