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Deals and acquisitions

Hollywood's Next Big Deal: Will Netflix Make M&A Move on NBCU?Hollywood's Next Big Deal: Will Netflix Make M&A Move on NBCU?

variety.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

ABC News Top Talent Exodus Prompts 'Brain Drain' Fears amid Disney Cost CuttingABC News Top Talent Exodus Prompts 'Brain Drain' Fears amid Disney Cost Cutting

Several top ABC News veterans have agreed to take buyouts and will be leaving the network as Disney continues to try and cut costs.

breitbart.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

‘Wet,’ Starring Connor Storrie, Rebecca Ferguson and Odessa A’zion, Acquired by Lionsgate‘Wet,’ Starring Connor Storrie, Rebecca Ferguson and Odessa A’zion, Acquired by Lionsgate

Javier Bardem, Rosalía and Lukas Haas are also starring in the film from director Alma Har’el.

hollywoodreporter.com·2 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

Dark Sky Films Acquires Stephen Kay's 'ANSWR'Dark Sky Films Acquires Stephen Kay's 'ANSWR'

Dark Sky Films has acquired Stephen Kay's 'ANSWR'. The film is described as examining the increasingly blurred boundaries between human emotion and artificial intelligence.

deadline.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

Adam Conover Talks Breakups, Mergers, Sexual RepressionAdam Conover Talks Breakups, Mergers, Sexual Repression

Comedian and writer Adam Conover discusses his latest stand-up special, Big Divorce Energy. The show covers personal material alongside the ongoing impact of industry mergers.

hollywoodreporter.com·2 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

Bluey and Bingo arrive in Paris for Fou de Pâtisserie takeoverBluey and Bingo arrive in Paris for Fou de Pâtisserie takeover

Bluey and Bingo are heading to Paris for L'Atelier de Noel de Bluey, a Christmas takeover at Fou de Patisserie running from 29th November to 9th December. Created by Chefclub in partnership with BBC Studios, the event celebrates the launch of a new Bluey range featuring children's kitchen utensils and recipe cards. Costume characters took part in a photo moment by the Eiffel Tower alongside pastry chef Chika Sato, who will bake Bluey pastries on site.

licensing.biz·3 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

Dentsu Digital targets January 2027 for GNUS acquisitionDentsu Digital targets January 2027 for GNUS acquisition

Dentsu Digital plans to acquire all shares in digital product developer GNUS from Dentsu Group, aiming to make it a wholly owned subsidiary on 1 January 2027. The planned intra-group transaction is intended to strengthen AI-based product development and improve competitiveness by deepening collaboration between the two businesses. Subject to prescribed procedures and share transfer approval, the combination will bring together specialists from GNUS with Dentsu Digital's expertise in customer experience and artificial intelligence.

ibtimes.com·5 days ago

Streaming and FAST

Colleen Hoover’s Divisive Dark Romance Officially Surges on NetflixColleen Hoover’s Divisive Dark Romance Officially Surges on Netflix

Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him, starring Gilmore Girls icon Lauren Graham, is a sudden streaming hit on Netflix.

collider.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Forget Lanterns, DC Has Another Adult Sci-Fi Series Worth Watching On HBO MaxForget Lanterns, DC Has Another Adult Sci-Fi Series Worth Watching On HBO Max

Fans of Lanterns are directed to another adult DC production streaming on HBO Max. The series, Get Jiro, is a dystopian animated adaptation of Anthony Bourdain's comics featuring Brian Tee.

tvline.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Apple TV announces new film 'Connector' starring Brad PittApple TV announces new film 'Connector' starring Brad Pitt

Apple is reuniting with Brad Pitt, the star of its most successful film of all time, for a new movie titled Connector.

9to5mac.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Apple TV unveils first look at 'She’s Fine,' new comedy series starring Elizabeth BanksApple TV unveils first look at 'She’s Fine,' new comedy series starring Elizabeth Banks

Apple TV on Thursday revealed a first look at “She’s Fine,” a new comedy series starring Elizabeth Banks, and created…

macdailynews.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Disney Plus Is Officially the New Streaming Home of the Game AwardsDisney Plus Is Officially the New Streaming Home of the Game Awards

One more way to tune into Geoff Keighley's award extravaganza to see who takes home Game of the Year

polygon.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

How technology is transforming the online entertainment industryHow technology is transforming the online entertainment industry

Technology continues to change how people spend their free time. Streaming services, online games, interactive platforms, and digital communities now form an important part of everyday entertainment. Consumers can access…

londonlovesbusiness.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

She's Fine On Apple TV, Christmas With Snoop On NBC Get Release DatesShe's Fine On Apple TV, Christmas With Snoop On NBC Get Release Dates

Release dates have been set for She's Fine on Apple TV and Christmas With Snoop on NBC. The new Apple TV comedy stars Elizabeth Banks and Ted Danson as a daughter and father.

tvline.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Hundreds of streaming services and nothing to watchHundreds of streaming services and nothing to watch

Most viewers wish there was a TV Guide for streaming.

arstechnica.com·yesterday

Localisation and dubbing

Everything is bigger in IMAX, even the subtitlesEverything is bigger in IMAX, even the subtitles

Asian blockbuster films Godzilla: Minus Zero and Ramayana: Part 1 are entering Hollywood and the IMAX circuit. The theatrical presentations feature larger subtitle displays to accompany the large-format releases.

nyunews.com·2 days ago

Localisation and dubbing

'Dragon Ball Super Beerus' English Dub Premieres Thursday; Sean Schemmel Says It Blends Old, New Audio'Dragon Ball Super Beerus' English Dub Premieres Thursday; Sean Schemmel Says It Blends Old, New Audio

The English dub of Dragon Ball Super Beerus is set to premiere on Crunchyroll in several regions, including the US and Latin America. The release arrives 32 days after the subtitled version. Goku voice actor Sean Schemmel indicated that the audio track combines older recordings from previous edits with newly recorded lines.

techtimes.com·yesterday

Localisation and dubbing

Ashwin begins dubbing for Jayaram's 'Good News'Ashwin begins dubbing for Jayaram's 'Good News'

Dubbing has started for the upcoming Tamil film Good News, directed by Nagendramurugan. The production commenced this phase with a traditional ceremony featuring lead actors Jayaram and Ashwin.

ianslive.in·2 days ago

Localisation and dubbing

Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam English Voice Cast RevealedProfessor Layton And The New World Of Steam English Voice Cast Revealed

And they're real humans!

nintendolife.com·yesterday

Box office

Ramayana Box Office: Nitesh Tiwari enters ALL-TIME TOP 5 directors at India box office; joins ELITE league of Aditya Dhar, Rohit Shetty, Siddharth Anand and Rajkumar HiraniRamayana Box Office: Nitesh Tiwari enters ALL-TIME TOP 5 directors at India box office; joins ELITE league of Aditya Dhar, Rohit Shetty, Siddharth Anand and Rajkumar Hirani

Ramayana – Part I continues to create new box office milestones, and this time, it is director Nitesh Tiwari who has reason to celebrate. The filmmaker

bollywoodhungama.com·yesterday

Box office

Ramayana Worldwide Box Office: Ranbir Kapoor–Yash epic creates GLOBAL HAVOC! Rs. 894.56 CRORES in the kittyRamayana Worldwide Box Office: Ranbir Kapoor–Yash epic creates GLOBAL HAVOC! Rs. 894.56 CRORES in the kitty

Ramayana – Part I, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, continues its extraordinary run at the worldwide box office. The Nitesh Tiwari-directed mythological

bollywoodhungama.com·yesterday

Box office

Ramayana Worldwide Box Office: 7 DAYS, 7 CENTURIES! Ranbir Kapoor–Yash epic becomes FIRST Bollywood film to earn Rs. 100 cr. globally for 7 STRAIGHT DAYSRamayana Worldwide Box Office: 7 DAYS, 7 CENTURIES! Ranbir Kapoor–Yash epic becomes FIRST Bollywood film to earn Rs. 100 cr. globally for 7 STRAIGHT DAYS

Ramayana – Part I, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, has reached an extraordinary milestone at the global box office. The Nitesh Tiwari-directed epic has become the first Bollywood film to gross Rs. 100 crore worldwide for seven consecutive days.

bollywoodhungama.com·yesterday

Box office

A24’s Viral Sensation Officially Removed From 770 Theaters Ahead of Major Box-Office MilestoneA24’s Viral Sensation Officially Removed From 770 Theaters Ahead of Major Box-Office Milestone

A24's You Can See Everything is making a final push towards a major box-office milestone. The documentary hit remains on course for the achievement despite being officially pulled from nearly 800 cinemas. It comes as part of a highly successful year for the studio, which has expanded to release bigger titles that generate stronger commercial returns.

collider.com·3 days ago

Box office

The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping Will Be A Bigger Box Office Hit Than You RealizeThe Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping Will Be A Bigger Box Office Hit Than You Realize

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is tracking for a domestic opening weekend between $105 million and $140 million. Directed by Francis Lawrence, the film explores the origin story of young Haymitch Abernathy, played by Joseph Zada. The projected figures mark a substantial increase over the 2023 prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, aligning more closely with the franchise's original entries.

slashfilm.com·yesterday

Box office

A24 Sets An All-Time Box Office Record With New 100% RT HitA24 Sets An All-Time Box Office Record With New 100% RT Hit

The buzzy movie is having an explosive debut.

screenrant.com·5 days ago

Box office

Ramayana Joins India’s Elite ₹1000 Crore Box Office Club, But…Ramayana Joins India’s Elite ₹1000 Crore Box Office Club, But…

After Dangal, Baahubali 2, KGF 2, RRR, Pathaan, Jawan, Kalki 2898 AD, Pushpa 2, Dhurandhar and Dhura

gulte.com·yesterday

Box office

Ramayana Box Office LANGUAGE-WISE BREAKDOWN: Hindi version collects 3.5 TIMES more than ALL 4 South Indian versions COMBINEDRamayana Box Office LANGUAGE-WISE BREAKDOWN: Hindi version collects 3.5 TIMES more than ALL 4 South Indian versions COMBINED

Ramayana – Part I, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, has amassed a staggering Rs. 490.20 crores nett at the Indian box office in just seven days. While the

bollywoodhungama.com·2 days ago

Distribution and licensing

Media moves: Sandton Times adopts new print distribution model, Algoa FM sponsors Ironman athlete Michelle Reed, CANAL+ secures broadcast rights to ICONS Cup South AfricaMedia moves: Sandton Times adopts new print distribution model, Algoa FM sponsors Ironman athlete Michelle Reed, CANAL+ secures broadcast rights to ICONS Cup South Africa

themediaonline.co.za·2 days ago

Distribution and licensing

BBC TV Licence fee reduced from £180 to £7.50 for some in UKBBC TV Licence fee reduced from £180 to £7.50 for some in UK

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

witneygazette.co.uk·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Africa’s film industry faces distribution deficit despite growing audience demandAfrica’s film industry faces distribution deficit despite growing audience demand

Africa's film sector is facing distribution challenges despite expanding demand for African stories across the continent. Although the paid television and streaming market is projected to reach 5.2 billion dollars by 2030, weaknesses in financing and monetisation persist. Constraints in distribution continue to limit the overall growth of the industry.

thebftonline.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Ramayana Day 10 Advance Booking: Saturday pre-sales hit Rs. 10.80 cr; 3D contributes a STAGGERING 81% as Tamil BEATS Malayalam, Kannada and TeluguRamayana Day 10 Advance Booking: Saturday pre-sales hit Rs. 10.80 cr; 3D contributes a STAGGERING 81% as Tamil BEATS Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu

Ramayana – Part I, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, has recorded 10.80 crore rupees in advance sales for its second Saturday. The 3D format accounted for 81 per cent of the pre-sales, with the Tamil release leading the other southern language versions.

bollywoodhungama.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Ramayana Day 9 Advance Booking: Ranbir Kapoor–Yash starrer sells 4.39 LAKH tickets for second Friday; Rs. 13.76 cr. in pre-sales as Malayalam delivers a BIG surpriseRamayana Day 9 Advance Booking: Ranbir Kapoor–Yash starrer sells 4.39 LAKH tickets for second Friday; Rs. 13.76 cr. in pre-sales as Malayalam delivers a BIG surprise

Ramayana - Part I generated Rs 13.76 crore in advance bookings for its second Friday, selling 4.39 lakh tickets. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, saw notable pre-sales performance from its Malayalam version.

bollywoodhungama.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Greece’s Alter Ego Media splits broadcaster Mega from content businessGreece’s Alter Ego Media splits broadcaster Mega from content business

Greek media group Alter Ego Media is separating free-to-air broadcaster Mega Channel from its content business. The publicly listed company is creating two wholly owned subsidiaries to split operations from development, production and rights exploitation.

c21media.net·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Ramayana Day 7 Advance Booking: Ranbir Kapoor–Yash starrer REFUSES TO SLOW DOWN! Rs. 33.05 cr. pre-sales, 22,849 shows and nearly 10 lakh tickets soldRamayana Day 7 Advance Booking: Ranbir Kapoor–Yash starrer REFUSES TO SLOW DOWN! Rs. 33.05 cr. pre-sales, 22,849 shows and nearly 10 lakh tickets sold

Advance bookings for Ramayana - Part I continue to show strong figures heading into its seventh day. The production starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash has generated Rs. 33.05 crore in pre-sales across 22,849 shows, with nearly 10 lakh tickets sold.

bollywoodhungama.com·3 days ago

Distribution and licensing

'Heated Rivalry' Finale Episodes Getting 4DX Theatrical Release'Heated Rivalry' Finale Episodes Getting 4DX Theatrical Release

The finale episodes of Heated Rivalry are receiving a 4DX theatrical release. Viewers will experience enhanced motion when watching Season 1 episodes 5 and 6 in Regal Theaters.

deadline.com·3 days ago

Media tech and AI

Hema Malini reviews Ranbir Kapoor - Yash starrer Ramayana, says visual effects left her “breathless with anticipation”Hema Malini reviews Ranbir Kapoor - Yash starrer Ramayana, says visual effects left her “breathless with anticipation”

Veteran actress and Member of Parliament Hema Malini has shared her review of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana following its worldwide release. She praised the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer, noting that its visual effects left her breathless with anticipation.

bollywoodhungama.com·3 days ago

Media tech and AI

Amagi and Golden Times Media Technology to Bring Chinese Entertainment Channels to Global PlatformsAmagi and Golden Times Media Technology to Bring Chinese Entertainment Channels to Global Platforms

Amagi has entered a partnership with Beijing-based Golden Times Media Technology to distribute Chinese entertainment channels to international audiences. The deal will initially add four channels to the Amagi CONNECT marketplace, covering drama shorts, kung fu, anime, and drama programming. Additional channels featuring movies, cycling, and food are scheduled to be added over time. Through the marketplace, platforms worldwide can discover and request connections, with Amagi Direct Delivery handling transmission.

adgully.com·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

RYET Launches Co-Funded AI Script and Film Production Program on YeeZoRYET Launches Co-Funded AI Script and Film Production Program on YeeZo

RYET has launched a co-funded AI script and film production programme on YeeZo. An individual co-investor has matched the company's RMB 1 million commitment. Approximately 400 scripts and 30 AI films are planned for international distribution through Formind.

manilatimes.net·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

Studio Brings Virtual Production to PleasantonStudio Brings Virtual Production to Pleasanton

PLEASANTON, On Pleasanton’s Coronado Lane, Goal Line Studios is engaging in exciting productions with technology called an LED wall. The 106-foot-wide, 20-foot-tall wall is composed of LED panels packed with millions

independentnews.com·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

Adobe Rolls Out Tools to Track Content’s Origins and AI UseAdobe Rolls Out Tools to Track Content’s Origins and AI Use

Discover how Adobe's latest tools enhance transparency by tracking content origins and AI usage, empowering creators and consumers alike to navigate the digital landscape responsibly.

smallbiztrends.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Adobe VP of global strategic partnerships Shilpa Anand on bringing creative tools to ChatGPT and ClaudeAdobe VP of global strategic partnerships Shilpa Anand on bringing creative tools to ChatGPT and Claude

Adobe is expanding its AI partnerships by bringing creative tools to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini while integrating third-party AI models into apps such as Photoshop and Premiere Pro. In an interview with ET Digital, Adobe VP Shilpa Anand explains how these integrations could reduce friction for…

indiatimes.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Adobe Unveils 10 New AI Tools at MAX Conference for CreativesAdobe Unveils 10 New AI Tools at MAX Conference for Creatives

MIAMI BEACH, Nov 12: Adobe has unveiled ten new experimental technologies designed to transform creative workflows at its MAX conference in Miami Beach, Florida. These tools focus heavily on artificial intelligence to aid creators in editing images, video, and sound. The annual Sneaks session…

udaipurkiran.com·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

OpenReview 1.2.0: Free VFX Dailies With a DifferenceOpenReview 1.2.0: Free VFX Dailies With a Difference

OpenReview 1.2.0 adds EXR metadata inspection, flexible HUDs, PDF contact sheets and fixes for VFX dailies. We examine its QC tools and TCP sync.

digitalproduction.com·3 days ago

Festivals and markets

Rotterdam Film Festival, in Nod to ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession,’ Sets Analog Horror 2.0 FocusRotterdam Film Festival, in Nod to ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession,’ Sets Analog Horror 2.0 Focus

The Rotterdam Film Festival has established an Analog Horror 2.0 focus, acknowledging recent genre hits such as Backrooms and Obsession. The festival programme will also feature focuses dedicated to Jordan Strafer, Andrej Zdravič, and the late Simon Field.

hollywoodreporter.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Peter Farrelly on How the 'I Play Rocky' TIFF World Premiere "Was Like a Led Zeppelin Concert" │ Exclaim!Peter Farrelly on How the 'I Play Rocky' TIFF World Premiere "Was Like a Led Zeppelin Concert" │ Exclaim!

"My best two screenings of all time were TIFF," reveals the director

exclaim.ca·2 days ago

Festivals and markets

On the Scene: The OK Latin American Film Festival brings diversity to the city and the screenOn the Scene: The OK Latin American Film Festival brings diversity to the city and the screen

On the Scene w/Brett Fieldcamp, Nov. 12, 2026

kgou.org·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Japanese Film Festival to feature Kurosawa’s ‘Throne of Blood,’ 14 other works on Nov 13 to 22Japanese Film Festival to feature Kurosawa’s ‘Throne of Blood,’ 14 other works on Nov 13 to 22

The Japanese Film Festival will bring 15 titles to SM Lanang Premiere in Davao City from 13 to 22 November. The free screenings feature Akira Kurosawa's Throne of Blood alongside Studio Ghibli favourites.

mindanews.com·2 days ago

Festivals and markets

Actress Anne Hathaway Added to 42nd Santa Barbara International Film Festival LineupActress Anne Hathaway Added to 42nd Santa Barbara International Film Festival Lineup

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will be presenting actress Anne Hathaway with its American Riviera Award to

keyt.com·2 days ago

Festivals and markets

Asian World Film Festival Unveils Focus on Taiwan Program Nov. 14, Culver CityAsian World Film Festival Unveils Focus on Taiwan Program Nov. 14, Culver City

/PRNewswire/ -- The Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) today unveiled the details of its 2026 Focus On Taiwan program, which will take place on Nov. 14, 2026 at...

prnewswire.com·2 days ago

Festivals and markets

2026 Women and the World International Film Festival (WWIFF)2026 Women and the World International Film Festival (WWIFF)

Andrea Brillantes has won the Best Acting Performance award at an international film festival in London. The recognition was reported in the latest news from the 2026 Women and the World International Film Festival.

tribune.net.ph·yesterday

Festivals and markets

MasterChef finalists to host Thai feast in NewportMasterChef finalists to host Thai feast in Newport

MasterChef finalists Larkin Cen and Sam Kaeokon host a Thai Lantern Festival Feast at PAD, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport.

southwalesargus.co.uk·2 days ago