International Cinema Union Criticizes Europe’s Approval of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: ‘It Has Based Its Decision on Too Narrow a Scope’

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The union, known as UNIC, represents the European theater trade, including cinema associations and operators, across 39 territories.   Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/global/unic-warner-bros-paramount-merger-european-commission-1236819173/

OpenAI killed the tool behind this AI film. Its director says Hollywood is only getting started

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‘Critterz’ director Nik Kleverov explains how Sora’s shutdown forced his team to rebuild, and why 2026 marks the beginning of AI’s mainstream adoption in filmmaking.   Source: https://www.fastcompany.com/91575900/openai-killed-the-tool-behind-this-ai-film-its-director-says-hollywood-is-only-getting-started

Lithuania signs deal to build film studio, aiming to boost audiovisual sector

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Lithuania signed a cooperation agreement on Monday to build a film studio in the capital, Vilnius, in a project expected to double the size of the country’s audiovisual sector and draw larger international productions.   Source: https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2996183/lithuania-signs-deal-to-build-film-studio-aiming-to-boost-audiovisual-sector