MTV Cancels The Long-Running Ridiculousness

In a surprising move, MTV has axed Rob Dyrdek's Ridiculousness, its most-viewed program of the last decade. Its cancellation signals that Paramount’s new leadership is serious about a sweeping network overhaul, reinforcing CEO David Ellison's public remarks.

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Tubi And Hartbeat Partner For Creator-Driven Movies

Digital creators are getting a fresh chance in film. After past attempts failed to gain momentum, the entertainment industry is now committed to giving YouTube talent the resources and support to turn their personal visions into lasting Hollywood successes.

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Ex-Disney Exec Sean Bailey Launches B5 Studios

As movie creation expenses climb and income dwindles, Bailey is starting B5, a new production company that will leverage innovative technology to streamline development, manufacturing, and release, aiming for faster, cheaper films.

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Study Find That Horror Reduces Anxiety

Studies show soaring engagement with horror content, including movies, games, and haunted houses, may actually benefit mental health. As real life feels increasingly uncertain, the demand for this genre is consistently growing.

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K-Pop Has A Lot Of Room For Global Growth

For a decade, K-pop has exploded in popularity, and its market share is poised to multiply. With K-pop-driven movies crushing records and major tours set to launch, the music is expanding its reach and becoming a key piece of global soft power.

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Former Miramax CEO Bill Block Launches GammaTime

Microdramas, an already massive industry, are quickly gaining traction in the US. With production costs soaring and box office returns shrinking, some Hollywood execs believe this short, cheap TV format can fill a crucial industry gap.

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Indie Film Studios Go Experiential

Indie and arthouse cinema have struggled for decades as audiences prefer pre-branded, event-style films. Now, a new wave of younger cinephiles embraces original storytelling, prompting indie studios to create FOMO to boost opening weekend turnout.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Is Officially Up For Sale

After two disastrous M&A deals that eroded shareholder value, Warner Bros. faces a third sale that risks repeating history. The studio desperately needs a buyer with the clarity and capital to restore its former prestige and end the failed quest to chase Netflix.

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Hollywood Recruits Fan Edits For Marketing Campaigns

To capture Gen Z and Gen Alpha, Hollywood is turning to TikTok creators of "fan edits". With premium content struggling against the creator economy, gaming, and AI, studios realize the best way to go viral is to let the audience do the work.

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Apple Nabs Exclusive F1 American-Streaming Rights

Apple’s success with the Brad Pitt-starring F1 movie was a masterclass in market-making. The $629M global hit convinced viewers to become F1 fans, making Apple's subsequent move to clinch the racing rights an inevitable and brilliant business play.

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Netflix and Spotify Cue Up Podcasting Partnership

Netflix's biggest competition isn't Disney+ anymore; it's YouTube. With moves to acquire programming from top digital creators and a new deal with Spotify for video podcasts, Netflix is officially in a head-to-head battle for eyeballs.

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Ted Sarandos and Guillermo Del Toro Launch Stop-Motion Studio

In the age of AI, stop-motion animation is making a comeback. Ted Sarandos and Guillermo del Toro are championing the meticulous, human-driven art form, which stands as a rare investment in pure artistry against a wave of automation.

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Xicoia Rolls Out The Red Carpet for AI Actress Tilly Norwood

Tilly, an AI actress, is attracting interest from Hollywood agencies, sparking a firestorm of controversy. The backlash proves that despite studios' quiet embrace of AI, the fight to protect human talent remains far from over.

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Lionsgate’s Deal With Runway AI Hits Roadblocks

With AI set to reshape film production, all eyes are on Lionsgate. The studio is training a proprietary LLM on its 20,000-title library in a high-stakes move that could revolutionize how movies are made and set a precedent for the entire industry.

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Special Guests Become A Concert Expectation

Record-high ticket prices mean artists are under pressure to deliver. The solution? Bringing out surprise celebrity guests at every tour stop. But as fans begin to expect these cameos, the question remains: Can artists meet these demands and still deliver a unique experience?

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Second-Screen Experiences Boost The NFL

Watching TV is a multi-screen experience. New data reveals that while watching live content, viewers are interacting with it on their phones — even when unprompted. This could change the way brands think about advertising and content creation.

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Taylor Swift Is Bringing Her Album Release Party To Theaters

Taylor Swift is returning to theaters, and the exhibition industry is ready. After her Eras Tour movie became the highest-grossing concert film ever, "The Official Release Party of a Showgirl" is set to fill cinemas with excited Swifties.

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Paramount Readies An Offer For Warner Bros. Discovery

David Ellison's acquisition of Paramount was just the beginning. The media mogul, backed by his family's deep pockets, is now reportedly setting his sights on an even bigger prize: a takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Paramount Plans To Double Down On TV Assets

Everyone's been talking about cable TV's demise. But Paramount is looking to buck the trend by exploring a radical new model to save its TV assets, proving that while streaming may rule the airwaves, the television industry isn't out of the picture yet.

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The Sphere Creates A New Revenue Stream For Hollywood

James Dolan's Vegas Sphere is a runaway hit, but concerts may not be its main money-maker. With the demand for immersive films skyrocketing, it's movies that could drive the venue's long-term revenue as it expands globally.

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Fable Studio Plans To Finish Orson Welles Movie With AI

An AI company called Fable is generating controversy with a new project: reconstructing lost footage from an Orson Welles masterpiece. The move is a calculated stunt to attract studios to Fable's platform for user-generated content.

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The Drama Of The 2025 Summer Box Office

Hollywood is in a new era. The decade of record-breaking grosses is over, replaced by a post-pandemic, post-strike reality. After a mixed-bag summer at the box office, can the film industry find its footing and return to glory?

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Netflix Gets Its First Theatrical Hit With KPop Demon Hunters

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ESPN Is Rolling Out a TikTok-Like Feed On New Streamer

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Cineverse and Banyan Collab on MicroCo

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