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fromExchangewire
1 hour ago

Ingenuity, Originality, Thoughtful Execution, and Cultural Relevance: What The Wires Judges are Looking For

Judges for The Wires 2026 seek authenticity, trust, and measurable outcomes in entries.
Film
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Bitcoin Thriller Billing Itself As First Quality AI Generated Movie

Hollywood studios are exploring AI in filmmaking, but practical implementation remains challenging and costly.
fromItsnicethat
1 day ago

Riz Ahmed's new show Bait has a spy-spoof title sequence masterminded by Pentagram partners

"Given the impetus of the plot involves James Bond - the world's most famous spy - undertones of the genre of intelligence and espionage are alluded to, in both the choice of a monospace typeface, ABC Rom Mono, and in the widely tracked, code-like setting of it."
Television
fromNZ Herald
1 day ago

From Dunedin flat to the world: The ad agency that's looking AI in the eye and saying; 'yeah, nah'

The agency, which started in a cramped Dunedin flat, has now become one of the world's top independent creative advertising agencies, showcasing its remarkable growth.
Media industry
#ai-in-film
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Venture

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster | TechCrunch

AI can transform Hollywood by reallocating budgets to produce more films, increasing the chances of success.
fromThe Independent
4 days ago
Film

Directors defend controversial AI resurrection of Val Kilmer

AI-generated performances can provide ethical solutions for Hollywood, as demonstrated by the use of Val Kilmer's likeness in a new film.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster | TechCrunch

AI can transform Hollywood by reallocating budgets to produce more films, increasing the chances of success.
Film
fromThe Independent
4 days ago

Directors defend controversial AI resurrection of Val Kilmer

AI-generated performances can provide ethical solutions for Hollywood, as demonstrated by the use of Val Kilmer's likeness in a new film.
Web design
fromForbes
4 days ago

How To Choose A Web Design Company That Understands Your Customers

The right web design company can optimize websites for higher conversions by understanding business needs and integrating necessary systems.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Paramount's Upfront Pitch Is About Three Things | AdExchanger

Paramount is enhancing ad tech integration and launching new products to meet modern marketers' needs for effective media planning and optimization.
Podcast
fromDefector
4 days ago

A New Space In Which To Be Stupid, With Michael Schur | Defector

Baseball's emotional impact fluctuates, with teams' performance affecting fans' feelings throughout the season.
NYC startup
fromWWD
5 days ago

How Spotlite is Rewriting the Rules of the Modeling Industry

Spotlite aims to revolutionize the modeling industry by promoting transparency and allowing models to set their own rates without heavy commissions.
Silicon Valley
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Cintegral taps Taara connectivity for real-time live media production | Computer Weekly

Taara's optical phased array technology enables high-speed wireless connectivity for media production in remote areas without traditional infrastructure.
Independent films
fromEngadget
23 hours ago

The Mandalorian and Grogu director used Apple Vision Pro to preview the film in IMAX

Jon Favreau utilizes Apple Vision Pro for IMAX film production, enhancing the filmmaking process with advanced technology.
Marketing
fromThedrum
4 days ago

DON'T LOSE THE PLOT: WHY BRANDS STILL NEED A GOOD STORY

Storytelling remains essential for brands to connect with consumers in a content-saturated world.
#hollywood
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Media industry

Meet Gerry Cardinale, the investor behind Skydance Media's bid for Paramount | Fortune

Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

Blumhouse founder says AI won't improve movies, but can't be ignored

Jason Blum's Blumhouse continues to thrive in Hollywood by adapting to AI changes and shifting consumer behaviors.
Media industry
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Meet Gerry Cardinale, the investor behind Skydance Media's bid for Paramount | Fortune

Investing in strong intellectual property is essential for thriving amidst industry disruptions.
Graphic design
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 week ago

Breathtaking Cinematic Illustrations That Will Make You Rethink Sci-Fi Concept Art

Katerina Belikova is a renowned Ukrainian digital illustrator known for her work in science fiction and dark fantasy, particularly with the Star Wars franchise.
Independent films
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Did an Unexpected Culprit Hurt Modern Filmmaking?

American cinema faces a paradox of thriving box office revenues while struggling with the decline of mid-budget films and the impact of YouTube.
UX design
fromWE AND THE COLOR
1 week ago

Can AI Search Read Your Design? The New Invisible SEO

AI search engines cannot interpret visual design, making brands with only aesthetic appeal effectively invisible online.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

YouTube aims to position itself as a television alternative to attract larger advertising budgets.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

First trailer: Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley star in Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars'

Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' trailer reveals a post-apocalyptic thriller featuring an all-star cast and a story about survival and humanity.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Jason Blundell announces his new-new studio, Magic Fractal

Jason Blundell has launched a new studio, Magic Fractal Studios, following the closure of Dark Outlaw Games.
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Adam McKay's new movie offers a glimpse at advertising's final frontier: your dreams

Publicly traded companies are by legal definition and requirement completely amoral. They want only one thing, to raise their stock price, and the public good and common decency are just obstacles to be overcome or spun in that quest.
Marketing
#ai
Music production
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Independent films
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Luma launches AI-powered production studio with faith-focused Wonder Project | TechCrunch

Luma launched Innovative Dreams, a production company with Wonder Project, to enhance filmmaking using AI technology.
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago
Design

Adobe's Creative Collective assembles multidisciplinary experts to analyse and advise on the industry's big changes

Music production
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Independent films
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Luma launches AI-powered production studio with faith-focused Wonder Project | TechCrunch

Luma launched Innovative Dreams, a production company with Wonder Project, to enhance filmmaking using AI technology.
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago
Design

Adobe's Creative Collective assembles multidisciplinary experts to analyse and advise on the industry's big changes

Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

A 'Star Wars' and 'Top Gun' producer is joining the micro drama craze. Read his pitch deck.

Micro dramas are evolving with VeYou, an app aiming to elevate the format with high-quality storytelling and AI-driven effects.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

First trailer released for western starring AI version of Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer was cast in 'As Deep As the Grave' before his death, with an AI voice created from his old recordings and a visual deepfake developed in collaboration with his estate.
Film
Media industry
fromVariety
4 days ago

Ariana Madix, Warner Records' Dalia Ganz, LA28 CMO Alex Merchan, Qualcomm CMO Don McGuire and Patrick Ta Join Variety's Entertainment Marketing Summit

The 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit will feature prominent speakers discussing brand building, marketing strategies, and the impact of technology on entertainment.
fromThedrum
1 week ago

The Mill and MPC Advertising unite under The Mill brand

The new consolidated studio will be led by Josh Mandel, previously CEO of The Mill, who will be taking on the new role of President of Advertising at Technicolor Creative Studios.
Marketing
fromGame Informer
in 1 week

Invincible VS Art Director Talks Creating The Game's Visual Style, Toughest Fighter To Design, And Working With The Series Creators

Whenever you're working with an existing IP, there's always the question of how you're going to translate and adapt, right? Because it's not a one-to-one sort of interpretation.
Graphic design
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

'Thank You For Generating With Us!' Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train

Generative AI is revolutionary, but it cannot replace human creativity, which is rooted in effort and experience.
Film
fromEsquire
6 days ago

Exclusive First Look: Ridley Scott Says 'The Dog Stars' Will Surprise You

Ridley Scott reflects on hope and survival in adapting The Dog Stars, emphasizing the importance of small comforts in a post-apocalyptic world.
Marketing
fromChip and Company
6 days ago

Marvel Studios and Disney Marketing See Entire Teams Eliminated in New Job Cuts | Chip and Company

The Walt Disney Company has laid off significant portions of its Marvel Studios and marketing departments as part of a restructuring effort.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

How the 'Blue Heron' Editor Turned the Director's Childhood Into One of 2026's Best Films

The film 'Blue Heron' explores time and memory through the lens of a family's emotional journey on Vancouver Island.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
fromTipRanks Financial
1 week ago

QYOU Studios Named "Most Innovative Studio" for Creator-Led Digital Campaigns - TipRanks.com

QYOU Studios has been named 'Most Innovative Studio' at the Digiday TV & Video Awards, underscoring its growing prominence in creator-powered storytelling and premium digital production.
Media industry
Independent films
fromDefector
4 days ago

Steven Soderbergh And Ed Solomon Talk About Their Best Collaboration Yet | Defector

The Christophers explores the complexities of art, legacy, and the artist's relationship with public perception through a unique narrative.
Graphic design
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Film's Most Iconic Logo: An Accidental, but Roaring Success

Creative accomplishments often arise from improvisation and context rather than intelligent design by gifted individuals.
fromInverse
5 days ago

Before 'Gladys,' Zach Cregger Has A Secret Sci-Fi Project

Cregger's first film sold itself under the radar as a familiar thriller about a double-booking at an Airbnb, only to win critics over with a descent into a much stranger nightmare.
Independent films
UX design
fromCreative Boom
4 weeks ago

Creative agencies are quietly moving everything into Air - here's why you should too

Air promotes collaboration with creatives rather than replacement, emphasizing the value of integrating new technologies without eliminating jobs.
Video games
fromVG247
1 month ago

Heartopia goes to the movies with its next event

Heartopia's Dreamlight Cinematics Festival runs March 21 to May 1, celebrating classic Hollywood filmmaking with themed collectibles, cosmetics, and limited-time exhibition passes.
fromDeadline
2 weeks ago

Blink49 Studios Expands Brand Studio With Pair Of Hires

Elizabeth brings exactly the kind of experience we need as we build Blink49's Brand Studio. She has a proven track record of creating smart partnerships, navigating the media landscape, and developing programs that connect brand ambition with culturally impactful, premium storytelling.
Marketing
Graphic design
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

10 Best AI Video Tools for Creators, Brands, and Growing Channels

AI video tools simplify content creation by allowing creators to start with a strong visual idea and produce videos for various platforms.
Marketing
fromVariety
2 weeks ago

UTA Agent Paul Coggiola Exits to Head New Creators Division at LIFT Sports Management

Paul Coggiola has joined LIFT Sports Management to lead LIFT Creators, focusing on digital influencers and bridging traditional athlete representation with the digital space.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 week ago

"Personal Storytelling, Experimentation, and a DIY Spirit": A Look Inside LAFM 2026

This year's festival showcases debut features emphasizing personal storytelling and experimentation from both international and local filmmakers.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Brands Won't Save Indie Film: They're Changing It

Independent filmmakers face financing challenges while brands are shifting towards storytelling, but brands won't fill the financing gap for traditional filmmaking.
fromNo Film School
2 weeks ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Glander and producer Payson made Boys Go to Jupiter with a tiny team and a $30,000 budget, showcasing the potential of indie filmmaking in animation.
Independent films
Podcast
fromLennysnewsletter
1 month ago

This week on How I AI: Mastering Midjourney: How to create consistent, beautiful brand imagery without complex prompts

Jamey Gannon demonstrates a systematic workflow for generating consistent, high-quality brand imagery in Midjourney using mood boards, style references, and personalization codes rather than lengthy text prompts.
fromBerlin Startup Jobs
2 months ago

Job Vacancy: Junior Ad Creative & Short Form Video Editor // Ghostnote | Design / UX Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Ghostnote is a fast-growing music startup based in Berlin. Since launching in 2025, our mission has been to create the biggest label you've never heard of. At Ghostnote, we create ambient music universes with their own identities - shaped by shared moods, passions, and repeat rituals. We mix startup energy with a deep love for music, creative design, and community-building.
Berlin music
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Strategy comes before style: Take a look at the branding work of creative group NA1

NA1 operates as a multidisciplinary collective prioritizing strategic brand building and authentic visual storytelling over fixed house styles, tailoring each project's approach to the client's core DNA.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

Pump Up The Volume! The Rise OF Virtual Production - Hollywood's Most Confusing Miracle

Virtual production technology evolved from 1930s rear projection to modern LED walls, revolutionizing how filmmakers create backgrounds while keeping actors stationary on set.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Ogilvy launches 'digital human' and experience studio called Reality

"Although most brands have experimented with emerging tech, there is still a lot of IDK and WTF attached to AR, VR, AI, ML, NPC, NFT and web3," said Laws. "When you think that the metaverse and its associated technologies are projected to be worth almost $1.5trn dollars by 2029, that's either a lot of growth to miss out on or a lot of mis-invested budget for brand leaders to be accountable for through poor understanding and unfamiliarity."
Marketing tech
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 month ago

The in-house entertainment studio is having its social media team moment

Major brands are building in-house entertainment studios with dedicated executives and production teams, mirroring how social media teams emerged as essential corporate functions a decade ago.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI "Filmmaker" Gets Funding, Begs For Ideas On What to Actually Make

Crowdsourcing film ideas for an AI-produced movie elicited ridicule and highlighted concerns that AI tools cannot substitute for genuine creative vision.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

While holdcos build 'death stars of content,' indie creative agencies take alternative routes

The ad industry's largest holding companies are shifting away from traditional creative advertising toward AI-driven production and marketing platforms, while independents emphasize distinct creative work.
Independent films
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media became Hollywood's most innovative-and bankable-company

Ryan Coogler founded Proximity Media with his wife Zinzi and producer Sev Ohanian to produce films, television, documentaries, and audio content across multiple entertainment divisions.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

David Ellison's Paramount is shaking up a key engineering group as it looks to catch up to Netflix's tech

We are evolving our operating model to strengthen accountability, deepen technical specialization, and ensure we are positioned for long term success. Paramount is changing the internal structure of key engineering groups for its streaming services, with the goal of improving user experience and facilitating AI enablement and automated testing.
Television
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Amazon to begin testing AI tools for film and TV production next month | TechCrunch

Albert Cheng, who heads the AI Studios initiative, emphasized that the goal is to support creative teams, not to replace them. The focus is on improving efficiency and reducing costs while ensuring that intellectual property is protected and AI-generated content isn't absorbed into other AI models. One example used is Amazon's "House of David" series, which featured 350 AI-generated shots in season two.
Artificial intelligence
Media industry
fromTheWrap
1 month ago

A&E Global Media Launches Brand Creative Studio Storyground

A&E Global Media launched Storyground, a creative studio for multi-platform brand storytelling across linear, digital, and social media, partnering with creators like Tiff Baira.
#short-form-video
fromVariety
1 month ago

A+E Global Media Launches Storyground, a New Studio to Help Advertisers Create Content

With the launch of Storyground, we're further building upon our expertise as premium and innovative storytellers-deepening audience engagement and creating meaningful value for our partners. Last year, we introduced A+E Global Media to reflect the full depth and breadth of who we are: a multi-faceted global media and entertainment company, reflected in the strength and scale of our content, talent and global platforms reach.
Media industry
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

7 brilliant examples of how brands are using illustrations in their marketing

Illustrative graphics simplify information, guide attention, convey brand personality, and boost engagement across ads, websites, and social channels.
Film
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Hollywood isn't happy about the new Seedance 2.0 video generator | TechCrunch

Seedance 2.0 enables rapid AI-generated videos that have sparked widespread copyright infringement concerns and unified pushback from Hollywood organizations.
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Inside Goalhanger's shift from podcast producer to screen studio

On YouTube, The Rest is History podcast draws roughly around 500,000 viewers, who stick around for an average of about 48 minutes. That's close to the length of a traditional hour-long show and even longer than the podcast's strong audio average of around 40 minutes.. For the production team, seeing that level of engagement, especially on TV screens, was a turning point. People weren't just listening along to podcasts. They're settling in to watch now too.
Media industry
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new ad agency has a secret advantage, and it's not what you think

Ability Machine is an ad agency staffed and designed for adults with intellectual disabilities, providing professional creative tools, sensory accommodations, and paid client work.
#film-production
Film
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 months ago

Film Academy Creates Academy Studios to Oversee Digital Output, Will Be Led by Jennifer Davidson

The Academy launches Academy Studios to professionalize and expand digital content and promotes Jennifer Davidson to chief marketing, communications and content officer to lead it.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 months ago

The Strongest Signals Yet Of Brand Storytelling's Entertainment Future

Brand storytelling has become a strategic corporate function essential for engaging audiences, building emotional resonance, and driving brand preference in fragmented media landscapes.
Film
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Hollywood Is Lying to Everyone About How Much AI They're Using, Says Consummate Hollywood Insider

Hollywood studios are using AI more widely across writing and production than they publicly acknowledge.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 months ago

The Architect Behind Broadway's Buzziest Campaigns Launches Agency

And That's Strategy uses performer-led teams to reinvent Broadway social-media marketing, driving high engagement and immersive fan experiences.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Independent studios scramble to stay afloat as film and TV production lags

Last week, he opened a $230-million movie and television studio on the edge of the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles nestled alongside the dramatic new Sixth Street Bridge. The state-of-the-art complex has five sound stages, offices and other proper movie studio features such as a mill, commissary and base camp. "We just had all the major networks, all the major streaming platforms walk through this facility and they can't believe how nice it is," said Wainright, managing partner of East End Studios.
Film
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Real Secret to a Filmmaker's Success

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg in the 1970s combined artistic daring with commercial ambition, reshaping Hollywood through auteurism and blockbuster filmmaking.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 months ago

How Top Agencies Are Evolving To Meet Clients' Emerging GEO Needs

Generative engine optimization shifts visibility from clicks to AI answers, requiring brands to build authority, structured content and omnichannel amplification to control representation and outcomes.
Independent films
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Pixar filmmakers really gave a dam about making Hoppers' authentic

Pixar's Hoppers prioritizes comedy and entertainment through a collaborative creative process where a teenage activist's consciousness transfers into a robotic beaver fighting to save a pond habitat.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How to create video content your audience wants to see

Video advertising is underused despite smartphone and social-video dominance; advertisers must tailor mobile-friendly, attention-grabbing videos and measure ad performance.
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