• The Odyssey and Spider-Man propel record-breaking summer box office worldwide
    Thursday, September 10, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    The biggest May to September of all time was recorded in US cinemas, with the UK enjoying a 56% rise in audiences, outstripped by an 88% lift in the Middle East and Africa As well as celebrating their wedding, the actors Tom Holland and...
  • ‘An embodiment of white fears’: how zombies went from Haitian spiritual tradition to Hollywood monsters
    Thursday, September 10, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    Maya Annik Bedward’s fascinating new documentary goes beyond reductive imagery to place the zombie and vodou in their true historical context American film has a canon of racist disinformation that famously includes The Birth of a Nation...
  • French Animation Sales Plunge 30% As Export Market Contracts
    Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    French animation sales fell for the second consecutive year in 2025, dropping 30.3% to €32.2 million amid a broader contraction in audiovisual exports.
  • Toei Wants ‘Monkey Quest’ To Be Its Next Global Franchise, And Lionsgate Is On Board
    Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    Lionsgate will release Toei Animation’s CG-anime feature ‘Monkey Quest’ in North America in 2027 as part of a broader distribution partnership.
  • Susan Sarandon says she is losing movie roles because of her support for Palestine
    Sunday, September 6, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    Oscar-winning actor says she and other outspoken critics of Israel have found it ‘impossible’ to get hired by major studios The Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon has said she is still losing work because of her outspoken support for...
  • ‘He’s a good man’: George Clooney defends Mark Ruffalo in Paramount-Warner Bros merger row
    Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    ‘I worry whenever big companies are consolidating,’ Clooney said at Venice film festival, supporting Ruffalo’s right to criticise the deal amid antisemitism accusations George Clooney has defended Mark Ruffalo’s right to criticise the...
  • Todd Haynes and Wallace Shawn among signatories of letter backing Mark Ruffalo amid antisemitism charge
    Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    More than 170 Jewish artists, also including Joel Coen, Hannah Einbinder and Miranda July, have supported the actor after he criticized Paramount A collective of more than 170 prominent Jewish artists and academics – including Todd...
  • ‘Not just Hollywood crap’: Mike Leigh on the East End communist who brought world cinema to the UK
    Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    A new season celebrates Contemporary Films and its founder Charles Cooper, who bet on Britain taking to Ingmar Bergman, Yasujiro Ozu, Satyajit Ray – and a young Mike Leigh Occasionally, vital pieces of the cultural jigsaw disappear...
  • Summer box office 2026: what can we learn from the hits and misses?
    Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    It was a bumper season for Hollywood, almost back to pre-pandemic levels, with Tom Holland blockbusters winning out, but there was still a string of disappointments As the world continued to burn and temperatures reached worrying highs,...
  • Big tech goes to Hollywood: is Silicon Valley ready for a silver-screen reckoning?
    Sunday, August 30, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    Its moguls are ripe subjects for drama, and there is huge anticipation for forthcoming features The Social Reckoning and Artificial. But other projects have failed as the film industry is increasingly colonised by IT empires • Tom...
  • Independent Film Company Acquires Cannes Darling ‘Tangles,’ Plans Awards Run
    Thursday, August 27, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    Leah Nelson’s hand-drawn Alzheimer’s dark comedy will receive an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run this year before expanding wide in early 2027.
  • Warner Bros. Animation Faces An Uncertain Future As Sam Register Departs
    Wednesday, August 26, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    The widely respected animation executive will step down as president of Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.
  • Macabre Belgian CGI Circus Drama ‘Juul’ Picked Up By Studio 100
    Wednesday, August 26, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    Studio 100 Film has acquired international rights to 'Juul,' a dark Belgian CGI feature about a comatose circus acrobat turned into a “living puppet.”
  • ‘Peanuts’ Studio WildBrain Acquires ‘Hey Peppa Pig’ GenAI Company Personality AI
    Monday, August 24, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    The company behind 'Hey Peppa Pig' joins WildBrain in a deal with $11 million in upfront cash, shares, and up to $58 million in additional payments.
  • Disney To End Health Coverage For Thousands Of Employees’ Spouses
    Monday, August 24, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    Disney will limit spousal health coverage in 2027 while committing at least $9 billion this year to stock buybacks intended to support shareholder value.
  • ‘Digging the grave of my profession’: the Hollywood creatives training AI to do their jobs
    Saturday, August 22, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    Amid a jobs slump, award-winning writers, directors and producers taking on sometimes lucrative temp work teaching AI skills such as screenwriting and production Hollywood creatives are taking gig work to train AI models to replicate...
  • The Odyssey becomes highest grossing R-rated film of all time
    Friday, August 21, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    Christopher Nolan’s epic has achieved $1.35bn at the global box office, overtaking 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine The Odyssey has overtaken Deadpool & Wolverine to become the highest grossing R-rated film of all time. According to...
  • UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
    Thursday, August 20, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits of AI-enabled technology Cinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses amid fears they could be used to...
  • New Report Warns Paramount-WBD Merger Could Devastate Los Angeles’ Production Workforce
    Thursday, August 20, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    A new economic report warns the proposed Paramount-WBD merger could put thousands of film and television job-years at risk in Los Angeles County.
  • Tom Holland set to earn $100m from Spider-Man: Brand New Day
    Wednesday, August 19, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    In a year that’s seen the British actor star in the season’s two biggest blockbusters – and marry his co-star from both – he is reportedly earning a huge pay packet thanks to box-office bonuses The British actor Tom Holland is expected...
  • ‘I’ve always been fond of hairy creatures!’ Visual effects maestro Rick Baker on a monstrously good career
    Tuesday, August 18, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    Rick Baker helped define Hollywood’s creature features with his wild makeup effects skills. From Locarno, he talks Gremlins, his love of simians– and why AI will never replace expert design When Rick Baker was 22 years old and laying the...
  • ‘I see the incredible promise’: on set of an AI film shoot as new studios embrace controversial tech
    Sunday, August 16, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    Amid fears for jobs, some film-makers say AI could enable them bypass studio giants and take more creative risks Near the collonaded entrance to Sony Pictures’ historic Culver City film studio, a tech-powered rival has sprung up this...
  • Duolingo Buys London’s Animade, Its Third Animation Studio In Four Years
    Friday, August 14, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    The language-learning company is continuing to expand its in-house creative operation, which now spans Detroit and the U.K.
  • Edinburgh international film festival showcases a Scottish industry in rude health
    Thursday, August 13, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    This year’s festival is superpowered by a strong year for Scottish cinema, showing it can thrive under the ‘four dimensional perpetual catch-22’ of global ambitions • Borges, ballet and BDSM: Peter Bradshaw’s 10 must-see movies at...
  • Warner Bros. Spent $70M Making ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’; Ketchup Paid $50M To Put It In Theaters
    Thursday, August 13, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    New details reveal the financial and creative battles behind ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ including its streaming origins and the organic campaign that saved it.
  • Animation+ Expands To Linear Broadcasting With Weekend Late-Night Block On Vice TV
    Thursday, August 13, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    Animation+ Mixtape will bring independent adult animation from Explosm, Sick Animation, Steve Cutts, David Firth, and others to broadcast TV.
  • YouTube Is Doubling Its Monetization Threshold, And New Indie Animators Could Be Hit Hardest
    Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    YouTube is doubling the watch-hour and Shorts-view thresholds for new channels to earn ad revenue, creating a particularly difficult hurdle for indie animators.
  • ‘RWBY’ Film And TV Projects In Development At Gotham Group, Viz Media
    Friday, August 7, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    The agreement will expand the animated franchise beyond its upcoming tenth volume while opening Viz’s original graphic novel library to adaptation.
  • Disney And TikTok Strike Deal To Bring Fan-Made Short-Form Videos To Disney+
    Thursday, August 6, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    Months after its OpenAI Sora deal collapsed, Disney is partnering with TikTok to bring fan-made shorts featuring its characters and franchises to Disney+.
  • Paramount concessions lead UK to approve takeover of Warner Bros
    Thursday, August 6, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    Culture secretary Lisa Nandy says she will not intervene in £85bn deal after securing guarantees on Channel 5 The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has said she will not intervene in Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros...
  • Disney Profits Soar After Three Rounds Of Layoffs, Millions In Tax Credits, And $100M Tariff Refund
    Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    Company shares have also jumped nearly 5% as it added another $1 billion to its stock-buyback plans, surely a major source of comfort to its laid-off workers.
  • Barbie sequel at risk as salary talks with Robbie, Gosling and Gerwig hit impasse
    Monday, August 3, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    Warner Bros faces losing rights to the blockbuster sequel if deals with the film’s stars and director are not agreed by December The comedy mega-hit Barbie made an estimated $1.5bn (£1.1bn) at the box office, was nominated for eight...
  • ‘An intermission is a must’: why Greek cinemas are adding a loo break to The Odyssey
    Friday, July 31, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    In Athens’ picturehouses, an interval is always a ‘non-negotiable’ – a chance to buy a beer, nip to the toilet – or pop the question • Release schedule: when to wee and when to wait during this summer’s biggest movies As the lights rose...
  • Toei Launches Eterna Animation With Original Short ‘Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki’
    Thursday, July 30, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    Director Takeru Shinozuka and producer Yoshihide Moriyama discuss Toei’s new label for original filmmaking and developing new anime talent.
  • Crunchyroll And Starz Launch Discounted Streaming Bundle On Prime Video
    Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    Crunchyroll and Starz have launched a new Prime Video Channels bundle priced at $16.99 per month, a 27% discount on the two services.
  • A TV and cinema calamity could be disastrous for what you watch and what you know. Act now to stop that | Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumberbatch and Benedict Wong
    Monday, July 27, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    The Paramount-Warner Bros merger is being fought in the US and UK. Britain’s culture secretary knows the risks and can intervene. She should Though it has yet to become front-page news in the UK, you should know about the proposed...
  • ‘My mother was 4ft 11in and scared the hell out of people’ – Sean Astin on child stardom, The Lord of the Rings and surviving 45 years in Hollywood
    Monday, July 27, 2026 from Film industry | The Guardian
    His mother was an Oscar-winning actor who had been exploited from a young age; Astin appeared in The Goonies at just 13. Now, he has followed in his mother’s footsteps again as a union leader. He talks Stranger Things, AI and why playing...
  • Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Delayed By Federal Judge
    Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    A multistate antitrust lawsuit has delayed David Ellison’s $110 billion deal this week, with a preliminary injunction hearing set for August 3.
  • After A $1.4 Billion Box Office Year (So Far), Pixar Hit By Disney Layoffs Amid ‘Long And Lean’ Shift
    Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    The studio is reportedly among the divisions hardest hit in Disney’s third major round of job cuts under new CEO Josh D’Amaro.
  • Spanish Government Invests Another $7.4M In Animation, Backing Canary Studio Amuse Animation
    Thursday, July 16, 2026 from Cartoon Brew » Business
    Spain follows a $28.8 million Anima Kitchent investment with a $7.4 million backing of Amuse Animation as it pushes to grow its domestic animation industry.
  • How TV & Film Merchandise Shape Consumer Desires
    Thursday, April 4, 2024 from
    movie merchandising and toys The influence of TV and film on consumer behaviour is a dynamic aspect of contemporary culture, shaping your desires and preferences in ways that go beyond the screen.
  • What Should Students Know Before Choosing the Film Industry as Their Future Profession?
    Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from
    film industry career choices Before deciding to pursue a career in the film industry, you must consider several critical aspects.
  • Mahdi Al-Sharshani Ali Brings Fresh Ingredients to the Film Production Industry
    Thursday, March 28, 2024 from
    Mahdi Al-Sharshani Ali Qatari filmmaker Madhi directed, wrote, and produced over 30 short films at the Doha Film Institute.
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    Thursday, February 8, 2024 from
    media business tips Whether you are new to the business world or not, it's essential to make a good first impression whatever stage you're in.
  • 6 Career Tips for the Aspiring Sound Editor
    Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from
    sound editing and selecting licenses Embarking on a career in sound editing is an exciting venture, filled with opportunities to unleash your creativity and technical skills.
  • Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival reveals 2024 lineup
    Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from
    Clermont-Ferrand-short-film-fest-2024 The International Competition is set to showcase 66 films representing 52 nationalities.
  • Short film ‘Bridge’ to receive world premiere at Norwich Film Festival
    Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from
    Short-film-bridge NHS Receptionist receives BBC Talent Development Commission to make Short Film 'Bridge' which receives its world premiere at BAFTA and BIFA qualifying Norwich Film Festival.
  • On the Hunt with Aaron Taylor-Johnson in a First Look at ‘Kraven The Hunter’
    Monday, October 30, 2023 from
    Kraven the Hunter is part of Sony's broader strategy to build out its Spider-Verse, focusing not just on the heroes but also on the villains who define the world of Spider-Man.
  • 31st edition of the Raindance Film Festival set to open in London
    Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from
    Raindance-Film-Festival-2023-Day-of-the-Fight The Raindance Film Festival, the biggest independent film festival in the UK, is returning to London's West End for its 31st edition.
  • Creative Sparkworks launches free film & TV skills training initiative in London
    Friday, October 6, 2023 from
    Creative-Sparkworks-film-TV-training-London Creative Sparkworks has announced a new film and TV skills training course to support upcoming filmmakers that are looking to break into the entertainment industry.
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