Media
Analysis of film, television, journalism, and the impact of media on culture and society.
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
Wailuku Film Festival Showcases Independent Cinema June 17-21, 2026
The inaugural Wailuku Film Festival, set for June 17-21, 2026, has already secured a $180,000 county investment to showcase over 55 films from Hawaiʻi filmmakers.
Amarela's World Cup moment becomes global story of teen belonging
When the camera panned to the jubilant crowd after Argentina's winning goal, it wasn't Messi's face that went viral, but 16-year-old Amarela's tear-streaked smile, a moment that instantly connected mi
Evolving Indie Film Distribution: Festivals & Grassroots
Before reaching No. 1 on Apple TV's documentary chart, the film 'Israelism' built its audience through a nonprofit cooperative's grassroots efforts, according to Documentary . Tikkun Olam Productions
Gretjen Clausing's PhillyCAM legacy shapes public access media
Gretjen Clausing, the 61-year-old founding executive director of Philadelphia Community Access Media, passed away over the weekend after battling an illness, leaving behind a legacy of fierce advocacy
Media Access Awards rebrand to Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards
On October 10, The Historic Barker Hangar in Santa Monica will host the inaugural Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards, marking a bold new chapter for disability representation in media.
Media Tech Museum Kansas City Crossroads Arts District Opens 2026
On June 1, Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District will unveil a new cultural landmark housing over 1,000 rare and unique artifacts dedicated to the history of media technology.
Cristian Mungiu Wins Second Palme d'Or for 'Fjord' at Cannes
Cristian Mungiu has achieved a feat only a handful of directors can claim: winning the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for a second time.
New Media Film Festival 2026 Spotlights Emerging Creators
The New Media Film Festival has already announced its 2026 lineup, featuring 80 projects from 20 countries, two years before it even begins.
4th World Media Lab Names 11th Cohort for Indigenous Filmmaker Fellowship
Five visionary Indigenous artists, including Noelani Kanuha Auguston and Quannah ChasingHorse, have been selected for the 4th World Media Lab's 11th fellowship.
Indigenous Filmmaker Fellows Join 4th World Media Lab
The 4th World Media Lab just announced its largest-ever cohort of Indigenous filmmaker fellows: a record 15 individuals.
Next Step Studio Indonesia Showcases Films at Cannes Critics' Week 2026
For the first time, a project premiering at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival's Critics' Week is drawn entirely from Indonesian financing, showcasing four short films by young Indonesian directors.
Netflix's massive content spending reshapes global media landscape.
Over the last decade, Netflix poured more than $135 billion into content, an investment that has since contributed over $325 billion to the global economy and generated over 425,000 jobs worldwide, ac
Cannes Film Festival 2026 Spotlights New Animated Productions
For the first time, an animated feature, 'In Waves', will open Cannes Critics Week.