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Media

Analysis of film, television, journalism, and the impact of media on culture and society.

A digital library interface showing the Lord of the Rings films being removed, symbolizing the loss of purchased digital content and consumer frustration.

Google revokes access to purchased Lord of the Rings films

A Google Play customer who purchased The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions in 2022 recently found the films vanished from their library, with no refund offered.

Claire Donovan· Aug 10· 3 min read

What the 2026 Versatile Venue Trend Means for Creative Professionals—And The Muses Studio

What Independent Creators Can Expect From Anna Manis's the Muses Studio Creative Production Hub

VIZ Media, Gotham Group to Develop RWBY Film and TV Projects

Andre Silva · Aug 7

Olivia Wilde's Don't Worry Darling Tops Box Office

Andre Silva · Jul 21

Symbolic image of a corporate handshake over a merging film reel and financial graph, representing CAC Group's acquisition of Media Guarantors and the consolidation of film bond services.

CAC Group acquires Media Guarantors, consolidating film bonds

In a move poised to redefine independent film financing, CAC Group has acquired Media Guarantors, a company that alone bound over 100 Covid policies during the pandemic, according to Deadline .

Claire Donovan· Jul 21· 5 min

Young adults enthusiastically exploring a well-stocked record store, surrounded by vinyl albums, highlighting the resurgence of physical music formats.

Collectors Fuel Physical Media Comeback Amidst Digital Dominance

Nearly 60 per cent of Gen Z were buying vinyl in 2025, even though almost 30 per cent of respondents didn’t own a turntable, according to Whathifi .

Claire Donovan· Jun 9· 6 min

Opinion & Editorial

AI-Generated News Will Gut Public Trust. Guardrails Are Urgent.

Claire Donovan · Aug 10

Analysis & Trends

Gen Z's CD Sales Surge Outpaces Vinyl Growth This Year

Andre Silva · Aug 12