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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·3 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 forthcoming reboot of the Australian women's prison drama Wentworth following an agreement with distributor Fremantle. Produced for DAZN-owned Binge in Australia, the series entered production in Melbourne in late July. It is scheduled to launch in the UK on 5 later this year before its Australian premiere in late 2026.

c21media.net·4 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

Melissa Zukerman, Skydance Chief Comms Officer, reveals Her Core ExecsMelissa Zukerman, Skydance Chief Comms Officer, reveals Her Core Execs

Melissa Zukerman, the chief communications officer of Skydance, has unveiled her core executive team following the company's merger. The leadership line-up includes Laura Watson, serving as Zukerman's deputy chief communications officer at Paramount.

tvnewscheck.com·23 hr 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 sold his entire shareholding in Starz at a profit. The media executive had originally purchased the stock earlier this year from former Treasury Secretary and Hollywood producer Steve Mnuchin.

variety.com·4 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

Affle acquires Perion Network for $420mAffle acquires Perion Network for $420m

globes.co.il·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Best Movies Streaming in November 2026: Tony, Misty Green and MoreBest Movies Streaming in November 2026: Tony, Misty Green and More

A selection of films will be available to stream in November 2026. The lineup features the A24 release Tony alongside Oscar contenders Misty Green, Possible Love and Gentle Monster.

variety.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Apple TV’s ‘Neuromancer’ Opens the Door to a Much Bigger Sci-Fi UniverseApple TV’s ‘Neuromancer’ Opens the Door to a Much Bigger Sci-Fi Universe

Apple TV's Neuromancer could lead to adaptations of William Gibson's two sequel novels, Count Zero and Mona Lisa Overdrive. The project potentially opens the door to a much broader science-fiction universe on the platform.

collider.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Tatiana Maslany's Cult Sci-Fi Series On HBO Max Is Worth RevisitingTatiana Maslany's Cult Sci-Fi Series On HBO Max Is Worth Revisiting

The cult sci-fi television series that established Tatiana Maslany's career is now available to stream on HBO Max. Viewers are encouraged to revisit the production, which remains a gripping watch.

slashfilm.com·22 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

'Stargate' Officially Hits Free Streaming Ahead of Prime Video's Resurrected Reboot'Stargate' Officially Hits Free Streaming Ahead of Prime Video's Resurrected Reboot

The sci-fi adventure Stargate, starring Kurt Russell and James Spader, is joining Pluto TV's free streaming line-up in November. The release comes ahead of Prime Video's reboot of the franchise.

collider.com·21 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

The 'Spiritual Sequel' to 49-Year-Old Sci-Fi Thriller Classic Is Officially One of Streaming's Most-Watched MoviesThe 'Spiritual Sequel' to 49-Year-Old Sci-Fi Thriller Classic Is Officially One of Streaming's Most-Watched Movies

After a decent (if unremarkable) run at the box office, this new sci-fi thriller is finding a receptive audience on streaming.

movieweb.com·21 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

Criminal Minds: Evolution to end after season 20 on Paramount+Criminal Minds: Evolution to end after season 20 on Paramount+

Paramount+ has cancelled Criminal Minds: Evolution, bringing the series to an end after season 20. The decision concludes the show's run after five seasons on the streaming service. In a statement reported by TV Insider, showrunner Erica Messer expressed gratitude to the cast, writers, directors and crew while navigating the unexpected conclusion.

hiddenremote.com·21 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

Netflix ad-tier draws viewers as Australians switch to cheaper streaming plans amid cost-of-living pressureNetflix ad-tier draws viewers as Australians switch to cheaper streaming plans amid cost-of-living pressure

Australians are increasingly moving to cheaper, ad-supported streaming tiers amid broader cost-of-living pressures. Ratings measurement firm OzTAM reports that ads now accompany more than a quarter of all viewing on Netflix.

afr.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

It: Welcome To Derry Prequel Episode Released On HBO Max For HalloweenIt: Welcome To Derry Prequel Episode Released On HBO Max For Halloween

HBO Max has a special Halloween surprise for fans of It: Welcome to Derry, a 30-minute prequel episode set in the spooky Western Woods.

slashfilm.com·2 days ago

Box office

Box Office: ‘You Can See Everything’ and ‘Clayface’ Battle for No. 1 With $10.5 Million in Sleepy Halloween WeekendBox Office: ‘You Can See Everything’ and ‘Clayface’ Battle for No. 1 With $10.5 Million in Sleepy Halloween Weekend

A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything and DC's comic book adaptation Clayface are competing for the top spot at the domestic box office. Both titles are contending for number one with around $10.5 million during a quiet Halloween weekend.

variety.com·yesterday

Box office

Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion Cruises to Rs. 360 Crore Milestone in Box Office SagaAjay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion Cruises to Rs. 360 Crore Milestone in Box Office Saga

Ajay Devgn's thriller, Drishyam: The Conclusion, has reached the Rs. 360 crore milestone at the box office. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film continues a steady run as it moves into its fifth week.

bubblear.com·22 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 made entirely with artificial intelligence has struggled to draw audiences at the box office. The historic theatrical release has raised questions after failing to attract moviegoers.

highlandstoday.com·3 days ago

Box office

Box Office: The Number 1 Movie in America is a "Documentary" With Full Frontal Nudity and Lots of Lying, Plus "Naza" Bombs for RealBox Office: The Number 1 Movie in America is a "Documentary" With Full Frontal Nudity and Lots of Lying, Plus "Naza" Bombs for Real

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's You Can See Everything has become the top-ranking film in America. The unusual documentary has claimed the number one spot at the box office, whilst Naza has suffered a commercial failure.

showbiz411.com·yesterday

Box office

How Bollywood is erasing cultural memory of BharatHow Bollywood is erasing cultural memory of Bharat

Bollywood is facing scrutiny over its role in shaping cultural memory, with critics arguing it acts as an unelected historian. The industry is seen as answering primarily to the box office rather than historical credibility.

organiser.org·yesterday

Box office

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

Colleen Hoover's book adaptations have regularly delivered strong results at the box office. A new critical ranking evaluates all four film adaptations based on the author's work.

slashfilm.com·2 days ago

Box office

Anne Hathaway’s A24 Box Office Flop Finds Redemption on StreamingAnne Hathaway’s A24 Box Office Flop Finds Redemption on Streaming

Mother Mary struggled theatrically, but the A24 film is finding a new audience on streaming

polygon.com·7 days ago

Box office

Box Office: A24’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Scores Huge $19.5 Million Second WeekendBox Office: A24’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Scores Huge $19.5 Million Second Weekend

A24's You Can See Everything maintained its commercial momentum by grossing 19.5 million dollars in its second weekend. The film showed no signs of slowing down at the box office.

indiewire.com·8 days ago

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·3 days ago

Distribution and licensing

Bocchi the Rock! movie prequel announced with 2027 theatrical release · DiggBocchi the Rock! movie prequel announced with 2027 theatrical release · Digg

digg.com·yesterday

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, the start-up behind anime licensing platform AniBiz.com, raised $6 million in funding from TBS Group, Toei Animation and TV Tokyo Holdings.

variety.com·6 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·7 days ago

Media tech and AI

African Film Industry Weighs AI as Tool, Threat or AdvantageAfrican Film Industry Weighs AI as Tool, Threat or Advantage

Who owns the infrastructure, and who owns what it produces? That was the central question for African film and television as industry figures debated AI at

iafrica.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Ministry seeks stronger digital media industry amid rise of AIMinistry seeks stronger digital media industry amid rise of AI

The Ministry of Creative Economy is pushing to strengthen the digital media industry as part of the national creative economy ecosystem, amid the rise of...

antaranews.com·yesterday

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

HBO's Lanterns clearly wasn't a cheap show to make, and a newly-released reel reveals how much 'invisible' VFX work went into the DC Studios series.

slashfilm.com·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

Albuquerque film campus bets on virtual production to draw projects to stateAlbuquerque film campus bets on virtual production to draw projects to state

uStudio Pictures is approaching completion on a $13 million film campus in Albuquerque's South Valley. The New Mexico-based company aims to draw more projects to the state and support local film workers during an industry downturn.

abqjournal.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

AI spending drains billions from Big Tech as Amazon, Alphabet and Meta face investor backlashAI spending drains billions from Big Tech as Amazon, Alphabet and Meta face investor backlash

Amazon, Alphabet and Meta have come under heavy pressure from investors after reporting billions of dollars in negative free cash flow in the third quarter of 2026, as record spending...

slguardian.org·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Adobe Expands AI Tools as Asia-Pacific Chief Says AI May Raise Content StandardsAdobe Expands AI Tools as Asia-Pacific Chief Says AI May Raise Content Standards

Adobe has reported more than 150 per cent year-on-year growth in AI-first annualised recurring revenue for its third fiscal quarter of 2026. At the same time, the company warned that the adoption and monetisation of AI could fall short of expectations. The update comes as its Asia-Pacific chief suggests the technology could help raise content standards.

econotimes.com·22 hr ago

Media tech and AI

Jason Momoa buzz puts spotlight on Oklahoma City’s growing film industryJason Momoa buzz puts spotlight on Oklahoma City’s growing film industry

Real sightings and AI-generated posts are fueling the Jason Momoa buzz as Oklahoma City attracts more film productions, local spending and jobs.

news9.com·3 days ago

Media tech and AI

'Ramayana' VFX criticism: 'Sacred Games' and 'Farzi' supervisors say, 'There is some sort of campaign against the film,' and urge audiences to back it'Ramayana' VFX criticism: 'Sacred Games' and 'Farzi' supervisors say, 'There is some sort of campaign against the film,' and urge audiences to back it

indiatimes.com·2 days ago

Festivals and markets

Getting animated: Israel's AniNation animation festival marks ten yearsGetting animated: Israel's AniNation animation festival marks ten years

The six-day AniNation animation festival is a very varied affair. It offers a variety of items from across the geographic and cultural landscape.

jpost.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

Keanu Reeves and Ethan Hawke appeared on the red carpet for Day 7 of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. They were joined at the event by Oscar-winning artisans and other Hollywood figures.

wtoc.com·3 days ago

Festivals and markets

SCAD Savannah Film Festival Directors PanelSCAD Savannah Film Festival Directors Panel

As part of SCAD Savannah Film Fest's Behind Their Lens panel, directors told IndieWire about the areas of filmmaking they'd love to explore more of.

indiewire.com·2 days ago

Festivals and markets

EIFF 2028 - celebrating Bollywood film KUCH KUCH HOTA HAIEIFF 2028 - celebrating Bollywood film KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI

The Bollywood film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai will be presented in a special screening at the 2028 Edinburgh International Film Festival. The event will mark the 30th anniversary of the blockbuster directed by Karan Johar, which was partially filmed in Scotland.

theedinburghreporter.co.uk·20 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: Who Needs Hollywood? - Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance and the Rise of Independent Film by Peter Biskind

literaryreview.co.uk·3 days ago

Festivals and markets

Swindon's Billie Piper honoured with major award at film festivalSwindon's Billie Piper honoured with major award at film festival

Swindon's own Billie Piper has won a major award at a recent festival.

swindonadvertiser.co.uk·yesterday

Festivals and markets

North East International Film Festival to return with most ambitious programme yetNorth East International Film Festival to return with most ambitious programme yet

The North East International Film Festival is scheduled to run from 16 November to 22 November across venues in the North East. The week-long event will celebrate independent filmmaking and creative storytelling through screenings, workshops and new creative additions. This year's programme introduces a competitive games strand alongside the region's first dedicated Screen Dance festival and award.

thenorthernecho.co.uk·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Kathmandu Film Festival screening new titles and restored classicsKathmandu Film Festival screening new titles and restored classics

The Kathmandu Film Festival is screening new titles and restored classics over three days. Its programme features 38 films from 14 countries, alongside heritage events, masterclasses and discussions on the future of cinema.

kathmandupost.com·yesterday