Norwegian media companies sue Meta over new AI scraping terms as Schiff urges reversal
Norwegian publishers and a California senator are separately pressuring Meta over terms that would let it use news content to train AI models.
Pressgazette · +5 outlets
Channel 4 and Disney strike landmark deal to bring Channel 4 shows to Disney+
The agreement gives Channel 4 a foothold on Disney's streaming platform as UK broadcasters seek digital distribution beyond their own apps.
Channel 4 · +11 outlets
Jennifer Lawrence confirms return as Katniss in Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping
Lawrence returns to the role after 11 years in the prequel Sunrise on the Reaping, alongside Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson.
Thewrap · +13 outlets
WEHCO Media to cut 25% of Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette workforce, 13 newsroom jobs
The cuts add to a wave of newspaper and broadcast job reductions as publishers manage declining print and ad revenue.
KNWA FOX24 · +5 outlets
Fox News October ratings fall 27% but network keeps large lead over CNN and MS NOW
The decline comes ahead of the 2026 midterms, though Fox News remains the most-watched cable news network.
Thewrap · +7 outlets
BBC journalists to ballot on industrial action over compulsory redundancy threat
The NUJ ballot follows BBC plans to cut more than 100 journalism roles under a 500 million pound savings strategy.
Pressgazette · +12 outlets
John Carpenter to receive ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year award
American Cinema Editors will honor Carpenter at the 77th ACE Eddie Awards, with career achievement nods for two editors.
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets
Kathleen Kennedy replaces Peter Rice as head of ceremonies and content for LA28 Olympics
Kennedy takes over ceremonies and content for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, succeeding Peter Rice.
The Hollywood Reporter
Apple's Safari tracking crackdown pushes ad tech toward server-side solutions
Apple's tracking restrictions are pushing ad tech toward server-side workarounds as publishers weigh the revenue impact.
Digiday · +1 outlets
Netflix releases trailer for Pride and Prejudice limited series starring Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden
The six-part Jane Austen adaptation starring Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden premieres December 3.
Variety · +14 outlets
Peter Medak, director of The Changeling and The Krays, dies at 88
The Hungarian-born director's six-decade career included The Changeling, The Krays and The Ruling Class.
Variety · +10 outlets
Sundance 2027 unveils Legacy lineup including Memento and Y Tu Mama Tambien
The inaugural Boulder edition revives its archival program with restored indie classics, with Letterboxd co-presenting.
Deadline · +3 outlets
Vox launches its first mobile app aimed at building paid memberships
The app bundles text, audio and video in one feed as Vox bets on growing paid memberships.
Niemanlab · +5 outlets
Transplant creator Joseph Kay signs overall deal with Netflix in Canada
Kay will develop and create series for Netflix in Canada, including a new family drama.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
William Shatner pays tribute to late Star Trek co-star Walter Koenig
Koenig played Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series and films.
Thewrap · +14 outlets
Scripps completes 2026 workforce cuts, including deep layoffs at WCPO-TV
The local TV cuts are part of Scripps' broader workforce reductions as it raises its political revenue outlook.
WVXU · +4 outlets
Jamie Dornan says there is pressure taking over Aragorn in Hunt for Gollum
Dornan takes over the role played by Viggo Mortensen in the original trilogy.
Variety · +1 outlets
China's first AI-generated theatrical film flops at the box office
The theatrical run underperformed, a test case for AI-generated filmmaking.
Fortune