New industry report reveals 212 million Americans officially gamers
Two-thirds of the US population plays video games at least once a week. Source: https://www.polygon.com/esa-video-game-industry-report-2026/
The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
Can a company take away something you’ve already paid for? In the world of online video games, some already do. Publishers can decide to switch off a game’s servers, often leaving it effectively unplayable. Stop Killing Games, a growing consumer … Continued
Here’s where the British film industry went wrong
We once produced wildly imaginative classics for mass audiences. That creative confidence has long since evaporated. Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2026/05/26/how-to-save-the-british-film-industry/
Ben Affleck says the AI company he just sold to Netflix for $600 million will lead to ‘more human work’
The entire 16-person InterPositive team, originally backed by RedBird Capital Partners, is folding into Netflix; Affleck stays on as a senior adviser. Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/ben-affleck-says-ai-company-103500057.html
South Korea’s movie industry is embracing AI. Will K-film lose its magic?
Many production companies, including CJ ENM, are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to help them cut costs and accelerate timelines. Advocates say it could revive South Korea’s competitiveness, while critics worry it will replace jobs and dilute the unique character … Continued
Hollywood Studios Are Spending On AI To Control The Future Of Film
After two years of strikes, protests and splashy deals, the industry’s AI question has changed. It is no longer whether studios will work with AI companies. It is whether they can build AI they own, govern and defend. Source: https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/hollywood-studios-spending-ai-control-082748011.html