Disney 2026 Content Spending to Rise by $1 billion
The company says it expects to spend $24 billion in content in fiscal 2026, an increase from $23 billion in 2025. Source: Disney 2026 Content Spending to Rise by $1 billion
BFI Unveils $200 Million Three-Year Funding Strategy
Highlights include the creation of BFI Skills Clusters across the UK; the Open Cinemas fund attracting new audiences to independent cinemas; funding award-winning features such as “Santosh,” “My Father’s Shadow” and “Pillion”, all directed by BFI Network alumni; and research … Continued
What is Showrunner AI, And Why is Amazon Investing in It?
It’s a tool called Showrunner, which was created by a startup called Fable (where Amazon sent its money). Fable’s bold claim? They’re building the “Netflix of AI,” a platform that allows anyone to create animated TV shows from simple text … Continued
Disney Accelerator Announces 2025 Class of Companies
The 2025 Disney Accelerator program has launched with four growth stage companies that are pioneering across multiple industries and advancing creativity, technology, and immersive experiences. Source: Disney Accelerator Announces 2025 Class of Companies – Content + Technology
Broadway’s $400 Million Tax Credit Ran Out of Money. It May Come Back, But With an Asterisk
The Broadway League held an emergency meeting earlier in July as producers worried about attracting future investment. Now new details are coming in to focus on an extension — including a clause that asks financially successful shows to give back … Continued
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Shutting Down
The recently signed tax cut and budget bill took back $1.1 billion in previously approved funds. Source: Corporation for Public Broadcasting Shutting Down