formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the $110 billion acquisition would violate federal antitrust law and harm writers. Source: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260715-writers-union-sues-to-block-us-paramount-deal
Sahrawi filmmakers criticise Christopher Nolan for complicity in Moroccan exploitation of Sahrawi land. Source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/calls-boycott-odyssey-over-filming-occupied-western-sahara
Amazon’s SVP of devices, Alexa and Leo, Panos Panay joins Arjun Kharpal to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the company’s hardware strategy, from Alexa and Echo devices to wearables, smart glasses, robotaxis and satellites. Source: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/07/02/amazon-panos-panay-the-tech-download.html
Are you tired of paying more for streaming services just to see all your favorite shows and movies disappear? Build your own Plex server, so you can stream your media library locally. Source: https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/i-got-sick-of-streaming-price-hikes-set-up-plex-server-build-my-own-netlfix
Selected markets across Europe, Asia and Australia reported stronger revenue or attendance during the first half of 2026, with China the major exception and domestic productions increasingly powering the rebound. Source: https://celluloidjunkie.com/2026/07/12/international-box-office-recovery-accelerates-as-local-films-gain-ground/
Researchers at Southeast University in China recently developed a new programmable metasurface, an engineered ultrathin material that can manipulate waves in unique ways, which reliably generates dozens of holograms at once. Source: https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-programmable-metasurface-generates-dozens-holograms.html