Eurovision to Decide Whether Israel Can Take Part in 2026 Contest
An “absolute majority” in the vote would be required for an exclusion to pass. Source: Eurovision to Decide Whether Israel Can Take Part in 2026 Contest
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Protests in Milan, Israeli strikes on Gaza, Super Typhoon Ragasa hits China and a pelican relaxes in London: the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists. Source: The week around the world in 20 pictures | Art … Continued
Even a rebrand may not be able to save America’s most storied gaming event
It’s prohibitively expensive for developers: a conference pass is more than $1,500, and travel and accommodation in one of the world’s most expensive cities quickly multiplies the total cost to anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 (even for a hotel room … Continued
‘Mr Baird was so excited that words didn’t come’: The office worker who became the first person ever to appear on TV
A century ago, on 2 October 1925, the Scottish inventor John Logie Baird successfully transmitted a recognisable moving image of a human face. The original TV star was a young office worker, William Taynton, who returned to television 40 years … Continued
ISE 2026 expands: fresh partnerships, 1,400+ exhibitors and new Spark initiative
More than 1,400 exhibitors are confirmed for 2026, including 184 first-timers. That’s a 5% increase on last year, but the story isn’t all smooth expansion. As Blackman put it: “Some exhibitors will need to wait for space.” Source: ISE 2026 … Continued
Hostile Political Climate Threatening Cinema, Say Industry Reps
Journalists and filmmakers and cinema itself are facing growing political threats and increasing difficulties, according to film industry reps at the Zurich Summit on Saturday. Source: Hostile Political Climate Threatening Cinema, Say Industry Reps