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If there was a common message to be found in the flood of entertainment media company earnings reports over the last several days, one could argue it’s that Hollywood appears to finally be done chasing streaming growth at all costs. … Continued
A production that traditionally would have taken months to shoot and require multiple locations was filmed entirely in one week with a crew of just 100 people — who never left Los Angeles. Source: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-05-13/why-house-of-david-director-thinks-ai-can-save-hollywood-jobs
Who doesn’t enjoy a juicy murder alongside an operatic dinner? Source: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/spectators-are-part-of-the-show-at-this-immersive-murder-mystery-opera-opening-in-brooklyn-051226
From Almodóvar to a new generation of auteurs, Spain has arrived at Cannes 2026 in historic fashion — and the industry behind it has never been in better shape: “Spanish cinema is in a very exceptional situation right now.” … Continued
France’s biggest film producer Canal+ will no longer work with hundreds of industry professionals who signed a petition against right-wing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré, the group announced Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival, sending shockwaves through the European film industry. … Continued
EU commissioner Henna Virkunnen said the film industry “shouldn’t be too nervous” about future funding for European films under the proposed AgoraEU programme. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/eu-underlines-support-for-european-film-the-industry-shouldnt-be-too-nervous/5216811.article