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Independent films
fromIndieWire
18 minutes 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.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

To Access Stranded Capital, Filmmakers Need to Learn Demand-Side Thinking

Shifting from supply-side to demand-side thinking is crucial for independent filmmakers to attract investment and audience interest.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
18 minutes 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.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

To Access Stranded Capital, Filmmakers Need to Learn Demand-Side Thinking

Shifting from supply-side to demand-side thinking is crucial for independent filmmakers to attract investment and audience interest.
#zendaya
Film
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

The Drama ruins Zendaya's box office hot streak

Zendaya's latest film, The Drama, debuted at third place, ending her eight-year streak of number one openings.
Film
fromVulture
3 days ago

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's film explores wedding anxieties and dark secrets, while reality shows continue to stir drama and relationships.
#disney
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago
Business

Disney Receives Upgrade and Is Historically Cheap Even in Harsh Scenarios

Raymond James upgraded Disney's rating to Outperform, citing attractive entry points for long-term investors amid a 13.06% year-to-date stock decline.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
Media industry

Disney Is Down 25%, but the Worst Might Not Be Over

Disney's stock has declined significantly due to challenges in linear TV, rising costs, and reduced park attendance, now trading around $92.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
8 hours ago

Ad Tech Briefing: Disney and Mediaocean sound the death knell for the I/O

Disney and Mediaocean's partnership aims to streamline ad purchasing through Prisma Direct, reducing inefficiencies and costs in the media supply chain.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Disney Receives Upgrade and Is Historically Cheap Even in Harsh Scenarios

Raymond James upgraded Disney's rating to Outperform, citing attractive entry points for long-term investors amid a 13.06% year-to-date stock decline.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Disney Is Down 25%, but the Worst Might Not Be Over

Disney's stock has declined significantly due to challenges in linear TV, rising costs, and reduced park attendance, now trading around $92.
#netflix
Television
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Opinion: Netflix is the Perfect Stock to Beat Inflation-and the Market

Netflix has outperformed the market with a 5% gain this year, showcasing resilience amid economic challenges.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
23 hours ago

Netflix Rises as Price Hikes, Ad Revenue Growth, and Live Sports Signal a New Phase of Profitability

Netflix stock is rising due to price hikes, ad revenue growth, and a new live sports strategy.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Can Netflix Failed Warner Bros. Merger Be What Sends Earnings Soaring?

Netflix's Q1 2026 results are anticipated to reflect strong organic growth despite the recent breakup fee from the Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
Television
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Opinion: Netflix is the Perfect Stock to Beat Inflation-and the Market

Netflix has outperformed the market with a 5% gain this year, showcasing resilience amid economic challenges.
Media industry
fromJezebel
15 hours ago

Paramount has $24 billion in Middle East sovereign wealth funds for WBD purchase

Paramount is financing its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery with nearly $24 billion from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds.
fromEsquire
3 days ago

The Best Action Movies of 2026 (So Far)

In the new film, he plays a hit man named Mike who is attempting to leave the business when he's framed for murder. He's sleeping with loan shark Nick's wife Alice, so Nick tricks him into pulling off one last job.
Television
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
3 days ago

Why I Wouldn't Touch Roku Stock Right Now | The Motley Fool

Roku's stock has declined significantly, despite recent revenue growth and profitability, due to structural challenges and high competition in the tech industry.
Music production
fromRAIN News
6 days ago

Streams up; downloads down. RIAA's 2025 year-end report

Total 2025 revenue for the radio industry reached $11.5 billion, with paid subscriptions and vinyl sales driving significant growth.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Why do this spring's blockbusters feel so smug?

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice combines multiple genres but relies on repetitive comedic elements that feel familiar and uninspired.
Film
fromVulture
19 hours ago

Plot Twist: The Drama Actually Did Great at the Box Office

A24's 'The Drama' opened strong despite negative buzz, earning $14.4 million in North America and $28 million worldwide, indicating potential profitability.
fromNo Film School
3 days 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
Television
fromAol
3 days ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.
#amc-entertainment
Film
from24/7 Wall St.
18 hours ago

AMC Catapults 14% After Reporting Record Easter Weekend With Over 6 Million Guests

AMC Entertainment shares surged 14% after a record Easter weekend, driven by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, signaling a potential box office recovery.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

AMC Shares Sit 35% in the Red Year to Date as Blockbuster Season Begins

AMC Entertainment's shares are near 52-week lows despite a surge in social sentiment and record admissions revenue driven by blockbuster films.
Film
from24/7 Wall St.
18 hours ago

AMC Catapults 14% After Reporting Record Easter Weekend With Over 6 Million Guests

AMC Entertainment shares surged 14% after a record Easter weekend, driven by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, signaling a potential box office recovery.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

AMC Shares Sit 35% in the Red Year to Date as Blockbuster Season Begins

AMC Entertainment's shares are near 52-week lows despite a surge in social sentiment and record admissions revenue driven by blockbuster films.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Streaming Profits Are Up 72% Yet Disney Shares Are Down 17% This Year

Walt Disney reported strong Q1 FY2026 revenue but faced a significant drop in share price and negative social sentiment regarding Bob Iger.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Testaments to Big Mistakes: the seven best shows to stream this week

Via tentative rebel student Agnes Mackenzie, the drama meticulously illustrates the ways disempowered people hoard what little agency they have in Gilead's oppressive environment.
Television
Film
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why people are suddenly hesitant to watch Zendaya's new movie, "The Drama"

The film 'The Drama' faces backlash for its sensitive plot involving a character's confession about planning a school shooting.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Best picture nominees are leaving theaters sooner than they used to

Movie theater attendance has declined significantly since 2019, with over 5,000 screens closing, and Oscar-nominated films now show in fewer theaters during their theatrical runs.
DC food
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Logic Behind The Madison's Unusual Release

Paramount+ releases Taylor Sheridan's The Madison in two three-episode batches on consecutive Saturdays to emphasize its cinematic qualities and position it as date-night events for audiences.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Brief oral history: How 'A Minecraft Movie' rode the chicken jockey to the top of the box office

Kayleen Walters, head of Mojang Studios and VP of franchise development for gaming at Microsoft: We wanted to push the story beyond what players experience in-game and do something special for the film, making sure Minecraft not only stayed true to its roots but also created an experience that welcomed new fans into the franchise.
Independent films
Film
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

Horror Movies Seemed Unusually Good in Q1 - What Went Wrong at the Box Office?

Q1 2026 saw unexpected quality in horror films, contrasting with historical trends of poor releases during this period.
fromVulture
5 days ago

New on Paramount+: April 2026

Arrival is a moody sci-fi drama about a linguistics professor, played by Amy Adams, who is tasked with finding a way to communicate with aliens that arrive on Earth.
Independent films
Media industry
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Film
fromVariety
5 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week ago

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

A new horror film features rich cultists hunting a maid, while Riz Ahmed stars in a comedy series about auditioning for James Bond.
Film
fromVulture
6 days ago

6 New Movies You Can Finally Watch at Home Right Now

March saw a limited selection of new films on video-on-demand, featuring comedies and notable directors.
fromAnOther
5 days ago

Films to See This April

Emma drops an absolute bombshell in the midst of a game where they're asked to reveal the worst thing they've ever done. Soon everyone around her starts to question how well they really know her.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

What Went Wrong at One of Hollywood's Newest Indie Distributors

Row K Entertainment was conceived as a niche solution to a specific problem: too many indie movies, not enough indie buyers. Launched in August 2025, the fledgling label entered the movie market with a clear pitch.
Independent films
Film
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

See/Hear: The Best Movies, TV and Music for April

A24's The Drama features a dark twist, contrasting its lighthearted marketing campaign, while Pizza Movie offers a comedic take on college life and drug experiences.
fromRaymondcamden
1 week ago

Checking if a Movie has a Post or Mid Credit Scene

The app is incredibly simple. I made use of the wonderful SimpleCSS for my design and then made use of the TMDB API. The TMDB APIs are pretty easy to use, but finding out how to get this information did take a bit of digging.
Film
#media-consolidation
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

Shifts in Streaming: Competition, Collaboration, and Consolidation

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros creates a streaming giant with 200 million subscribers, consolidating major entertainment assets and reshaping the competitive TV landscape.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

Shifts in Streaming: Competition, Collaboration, and Consolidation

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros creates a streaming giant with 200 million subscribers, consolidating major entertainment assets and reshaping the competitive TV landscape.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

How Project Hail Mary Broke Amazon's Losing Streak at the Box Office

Project Hail Mary achieved the year's biggest opening with $80.5 million, surpassing expectations and previous records for non-franchise films.
Television
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Disney+ gets its own time-sucking vertical video section

Disney+ launches Verts, a vertical short-form video feed similar to TikTok and YouTube Shorts, designed to increase user engagement and compete with social media platforms.
Independent films
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Why Universal Committed to Keeping Movies in Theaters Longer

Universal Pictures extends theatrical exclusivity windows to five weeks immediately and seven weeks by 2027, though most viewers already wait longer for streaming access via Peacock subscription service.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

If You've Been Waiting for Normal in Hollywood, Here It Is

YouTube surpassed Disney as the world's largest media company while accomplished independent producers like Ted Hope struggle to find industry support, signaling a fundamental shift in entertainment's structure and sustainability.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Let's Wrap Up the MFL with a Few Small Charts

One Battle After Another dominated the awards race and even threw in some box-office points as well. Seven of the top-ten movies were Best Picture nominees at the Oscars, for what it's worth.
Film
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Link: Netflix simpler story without Warner Bros. Discovery deal

Why now? It's a simpler story. Without the Warner Brothers Discovery acquisition. I didn't really understand why they were going after that to begin with, but now you can focus on the fundamentals.
Television
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The 11 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The Bachelorette's premiere was canceled, but there are various movies and shows to enjoy this weekend.
#bot-detection
Film
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Trailers for trailers? Movie studios in the TikTok era are competing for 1 second of your precious attention

Warner Bros. Discovery and Marvel Studios employed innovative pre-trailer marketing strategies, releasing promotional clips and fan-involved content before full trailer debuts.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Hollywood Is Losing Audiences to AI Fatigue

Contemporary Hollywood's frequent AI stories have grown repetitive, commercially unreliable, and have undermined the cinematic treatment of artificial intelligence.
Music
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Why Albums Drop and Movies Launch

Ephemeral contemporary music consumption makes it far harder for albums to become cultural events, altering promotion strategies and reducing once-common album-release spectacles.
Film
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.
Film
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Do Original Movies Have Any Hope Left? I Went on a Journey to Find Out.

Theaters must create unique event experiences to compete with home entertainment, driving elaborate marketing stunts and premium screen innovations.
Film
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Of Course Oscar Voters Still Aren't Watching All the Movies

The Academy's new requirement for voters to certify they've watched all nominated films relies on an honor system that voters are openly admitting to circumventing through false attestations and technical loopholes.
Film
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Who still goes to the movies? - Harvard Gazette

Despite declining theater attendance overall, dedicated moviegoers—particularly Gen Z—continue attending cinemas for blockbusters, special events, and anniversary screenings, driven by the ritualistic and communal experience that streaming cannot replicate.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Netflix stock price rises along with Paramount while WBD falls. How the merger shakeup is impacting markets

Yesterday, Warner Bros. Discovery said it has determined that a revised bid for its cinema and television properties from Paramount Skydance was a "superior proposal" to Netflix's long-standing offer of $82.7 billion. Paramount, which has been in a hostile bidding war with Netflix over the movie studio, issued a new proposal to Warner Bros. on Tuesday.
Media industry
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

Other Than Buying Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Skydance's Priority Is Streaming Revenue Growth | AdExchanger

Paramount Skydance prioritizes streaming growth with 10% YoY DTC revenue increase and expects $30 billion total revenue in 2025, while pursuing Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition at $31 per share.
#warner-bros-discovery
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

The 16 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

A new Muppets special and recent music and TV projects signal renewed mainstream attempts to revive iconic pop-culture properties for contemporary audiences.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Disney reeled in record streaming profits, boosted by price hikes

Disney's streaming services posted record quarterly profits driven primarily by subscription price increases despite stagnant US streaming viewership.
#netflix-acquisition
Film
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

'Melania' might look like a box office win, but Amazon is still $68 million in the red

Amazon MGM paid $40 million to acquire 'Melania' and $35 million to market it, leaving a $75 million deficit despite a $7 million opening.
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

So What's the Deal With Iron Lung?

Markiplier's Iron Lung, a self-financed sci-fi horror adaptation of the 2022 game starring him largely alone, achieved unexpectedly massive box-office success.
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