Media
Analysis of film, television, journalism, and the impact of media on culture and society.
Vinyl Market Surpasses $1 Billion as Analog Nostalgia Grows
In the first half of 2026, U.
Clooney, Burstyn to Receive Lifetime Honors at 2026 Film Festivals
Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist,” a film in competition at this year's Venice Film Festival, runs for an astonishing 215 minutes, pushing cinematic duration to its limits.
Albuquerque Opens $73M Film and Media Training Facility
A $73 million film and media training facility, The Boiler Shop, grand opened at Albuquerque's historic Rail Yards.
Venice Film Festival 2026: A-List Premieres, Diversity Criticism
Despite a record 4,500 film entries, the 83rd Venice Film Festival has opened to an 'almost complete absence of female directors' in its programming, according to Le Monde.
New Pokémon Wild Card Movie Arrives 2027 With Fresh Protagonist
During the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company unveiled 'Pokémon: Wild Card', a new animated movie set to debut in 2027.
States Sue to Block Paramount's $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has canceled settlement talks for Paramount Global's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
Independent film festivals and workshops boost emerging talent globally
Five independent filmmakers will each receive a $5,000 unrestricted grant and a Sundance Collab course package from the Bangkok International Film Festival, according to Indie Shorts Mag .
Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie's Commercial Success, Content Impact
In its opening weekend, "Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie" grossed over $23 million, according to Box Office Mojo, yet within weeks, toy sales for its new Dino-themed characters surged by an astonishing 7
Columbia House to Close in 2026 After Decades of Distribution
After seven decades of selling music and movies by mail, Columbia House will stop accepting new orders after September 15, 2026.
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.
VIZ Media, Gotham Group to Develop RWBY Film and TV Projects
The animated RWBY franchise, recognized as the first anime series produced in the United States, has already amassed over 350 million global views since its 2013 debut.
Locarno Film Festival honors Isabella Rossellini with Excellence Award
On Wednesday night, Isabella Rossellini received an Honorary Leopard at the 79th Locarno Film Festival's opening ceremony, according to Deadline .
Chicano Hollywood Film Festival Celebrates Diverse Voices in Media
Filmmaker Bianca Mitchell met Keanu Reeves at the Chicano Hollywood Film Festival, marking their first in-person encounter since her film was made.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Debuts with $927M Global Box Office
Spider-Man: Brand New Day shattered expectations, grossing $927 million globally in its opening weekend, nearly doubling Sony's own worldwide projection of $425 million.
Susan Johnston's New Media Film Festival amplifies global filmmakers
In 2017, Susan Johnston, founder of the New Media Film Festival, was knighted in Rome for her profound contributions to arts and humanity, an honor typically reserved for long-established cultural fig
Netflix offers free ASL interpretation for kids programming
Netflix has committed to financing 200 hours of ASL interpretation, making 73 kids and family titles accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Debuts with $124.5M Domestic
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' roared into theaters with a $264.
Sam Neill, beloved actor, dies at 78 from pneumonia
Just months after revealing he was cancer-free, beloved actor Sam Neill died at 78 from pneumonia, according to Deadline .
AI-Generated Content Surges: Reshaping Media Production and Copyright
An Australian producer, Josh Fawaz, achieved significant viral success with his song 'Like a Prayer', which accumulated 35 million Spotify streams and reached the top spot on global iTunes Electronic
Wonderloom Media Acquires Dr. Insanity YouTube Channel
The true-crime YouTube channel 'Dr.
Michael movie earns $991M, setting new biopic box office records
The movie 'Michael' has shattered box office expectations, grossing $991,710,578 worldwide and eclipsing 'Oppenheimer' to become the highest-grossing biopic of all time, according to Forbes and Boxoff
Sky Yang Signs With Range Media Partners for Representation
After starring in "Last Days," which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Sky Yang has signed with Range Media Partners, accelerating his career, Variety reports.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Film Builds Early Buzz
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' shot over 2 million feet of film, a testament to its unprecedented scale as the first narrative feature entirely captured with IMAX cameras.
Sky Acquires ITV Broadcast & Streaming for $2.1 Billion
Sky has agreed to acquire ITV's broadcast channels and streaming service for £1.6 billion.
Memorizu: Miiku Sakanishi's debut explores human connection and memory
In Miiku Sakanishi's debut feature 'Memorizu,' a couple's primary form of contact is exclusively through iPhone footage.
Hallmark Channel Films 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story' With Chicago Bears
This summer, the NFL's Chicago Bears will trade their helmets for mistletoe.
Ballerina Animated Universe Expands With Sequel, New TV Series
Good Hero is expanding the 'Ballerina' animated feature universe, with plans for both a sequel film and a television series.
Penske Media Corporation Acquires Vox Media Brands
Penske Media Corporation has just aggregated 25 diverse digital titles, including The Verge and Rolling Stone, under a new subsidiary called PMX.
Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media inks multi-year Netflix TV deal
Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media, fresh off its film 'Sinners' earning over $365 million globally and winning four Academy Awards, has signed a multi-year overall deal with Netflix to develop new series
UK Proposes Social Media Ban for Under 16s
By early 2027, the UK government plans to legally prohibit social media platforms from offering services to anyone under the age of 16, a move that could reshape digital childhood, according to BBC an