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The New Zealand VFX house behind Lord of the Rings and Avatar is tying its AI push to Taiwan's content agency as the country's Creative Content Fest opens.

The 2027 law bars addictive feeds, endless scrolling and autoplay for users under 16, setting up a major First Amendment fight with the tech industry.

The digital news pioneer said business realities of independent journalism left it no viable path forward.

The former Warner Bros film chief, ousted after Paramount Skydance's acquisition, said it is getting harder rather than easier to be a woman in the business.

Nitesh Tiwari's Ranbir Kapoor and Yash epic had a massive opening, though estimates varied widely and it trailed Adipurush on overall India collections.

Takashi Yamazaki's R-rated Godzilla entry opened strong in November previews including Godzilla Day fan shows, while Cat in the Hat took $1M.

Disney Entertainment Television employees pressed management at a town hall for details on planned cuts ahead of the company's November 17 earnings.

The social media company tied to President Trump lost roughly a quarter of its value in a day, cutting his paper wealth by about $168 million.

The company now has about 13.76 million total subscribers and says it remains on track for 15 million by the end of 2027.

Studios that once banned generative AI now avoid VFX vendors that lack an AI plan, according to Daniel Seah of the Avatar effects house.

Separate Variety report details the investment terms of the Weta-TAICCA partnership announced at Taiwan Creative Content Fest.

The streamer is adapting Jack Carr's novel, extending the military thriller series without confirming whether it becomes a third season or a standalone.

Meta pulled the preview link to proposed commercial terms as UK publishers accused it of holding them over a barrel.

The new label led by Luke Maxwell and Will Rowbotham will produce films, TV series and digital content.

Fox News topped cable primetime with 4.315 million viewers while NBC News led broadcast networks, reflecting a combative post-midterm media cycle.

Sales on the project launch at the American Film Market, marking Headland's first directing work since Star Wars: The Acolyte.

The activist investor is pressing the publisher of People magazine on capital returns as media companies face pressure to cut costs.

The large-format exhibitor benefited from a stronger theatrical slate and premium-format demand.

The exhibition chain pointed to a recovering theatrical market as it reported its strongest quarter on record.

The parent of Snapchat fell short on revenue, adding to pressure on social advertising platforms.

Instagram wants to pull long-form creators away from YouTube, but experts question whether the platform offers sufficient incentives.

CTV growth is masking open-web weakness as advertising technology winners and losers separate.

The New York Times, People Inc., News Corp and Reuters reported growth, but face tougher comparisons ahead.

The discovery highlights data exposure risks at large enterprises outside the technology sector.

The state action joins a growing wave of litigation by attorneys general targeting social platforms over user protection.

The stock hit a record low as investors weighed the political fallout of the midterm results.

The actor discussed Disney rejecting The Hunt for Ben Solo, which he developed with Steven Soderbergh.

Loyd, an influential adviser to Jeffrey Katzenberg, died peacefully in her sleep in Park City, Utah.

The projects extend Lee's relationship with Netflix after the Emmy-winning Beef.

Major bets on the midterms made prediction markets a news source, raising concerns about their influence over coverage.

The funding is spread across 50 publishers and seven industry projects amid warnings about the perilous state of local journalism.

Fiona Harvey expands her allegations against Netflix in a suit seeking more than $150 million in damages.

Instagram's pivot to longer videos tests whether it can lure creators from YouTube with reach rather than revenue.

Investors are focused on the digital media and internet brands company's results amid pressure on the sector.

The children's content company is forming a blank-check vehicle aimed at sector deals.

The cloud broadcast SaaS company reported a sharp profit increase.

Some marketers are auditioning replacements for the identity graph company after its sale to Publicis.

OpenAI's ad revenue ambitions depend on advertiser demand, measurement and monetization that have yet to be proven.

A sponsored guide examines how marketers are reimagining in-store retail media to reach consumers in grocery stores.

The frequent use of AI tools to draft creative and media briefs may be an early warning of broader AI overuse in advertising.

The Australian broadcaster rebrands following its corporate restructuring.

The measure advanced in the Senate, moving a state transport initiative forward.