Thu, March 13, 2025

by: Adweek

Investing in Our AI-Powered Future With Jeffrey Katzenberg an Justin Wexler of WndrCo

A legend in entertainment and media, Jeffrey Katzenberg has shaped some of the most influential brands in film and television, from revitalizing Disney Animation to co-founding Dr

by: Variety

Yes Network and Sportico to Launch New Monthly Program 'Sportico Sports Business'

Sportico and the Yes Network have unveiled their new monthly sports business program "Sportico Sports Business Presented by Genius Sports." The first episode premieres March 18 at 10:30 p.m. ET on the Yes Network and Gotham Sports App following Yes' Brooklyn Nets post-game show.

by: CNN

Ayo Edebiri says she got death threats because of Elon Musk

According to Ayo Edebiri, she was just having "a silly goofy time" when reflecting on what she said was Elon Musk contributing to a lot of negativity aimed at her.

by: Newsweek

Video of 'Disturbing' McDonald's Play Area Goes Viral

A viral video of a McDonald's PlayPlace sparked nostalgia and disappointment, showing an almost empty play area at the restaurant.

by: LondonWorld

Creative hubs boost housing demand in London

Research reveals that the UK's media and entertainment sector could be worth £53 billion to the UK economy in 2033 . In 2024, the UK Government confirmed that the creative industries including film, TV and video,

by: Yahoo

'Ne Zha 2's $2B+ Box Office Run: How It Happened And What Does Blockbuster Behemoth Mean For China & Hollywood Ahead

Chinese blockbuster Ne Zha 2 recently became the first non-Hollywood movie to cross $2B worldwide, and in so doing joins an exclusive group of only six other titles to click past the threshold globally.

by: PennLive

Ex-ESPN analyst, football star shares heartbreaking health news about wife

"I do not share much of my personal life on social media but today is gonna be different," he wrote on X. "If you are the praying type please lift up my wife Lindsey. She has brain cancer and surgery is Wednesday at Duke. So thankful to serve a loving God that meets us in our struggles."

by: Glamsham

The wait is over! Alia Bhatt confirms her Cannes debut and we can't wait to see her glamorous avatar

Alia Bhatt, the Bollywood star known for her impeccable style and talent, is all set to make her debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025. This marks yet another significant international milestone for the actress,

by: NDTV

Explained: The Kim Soo-Hyun And Kim Sae-Ron Controversy, With "Dating A Minor" Allegations. It's Complicated

Kim Sae-Ron died by suicide at her residence in Seoul on February 16, coinciding with ex-boyfriend Kim Soo-Hyun's birthday.

by: Firstpost

Amid divorce proceedings with Yuzvendra Chahal, Dhanashree Verma makes rare appearance: 'I am feeling very...' WATCH

In the video, surfaced on social media, Dhanashree Verma was seen smiling and greeting the paps. While it's unclear which movie the content creator saw, but she told paparazzi that it left her emotion

by: Insider

The age of streaming inequality

Streaming apps like Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube are adding more tiers, pushing people to upgrade, and increasingly focusing on rich customers.

by: Metro

Pete Wicks makes jibe about 'uneventful' Brits after Danny Jones and Maura Higgins kiss

Pete Wicks has quipped his Brit Awards night was 'uneventful', after his former flame Maura Higgins and McFly singer Danny Jones were caught in a kissing scandal. The two I'm A Celebrity stars shocked fans when they were filmed looking very cosy and appearing to share a 'drunken kiss' at an afterparty.

by: Moneycontrol

Former Bigg Boss 18 contestants Avinash Mishra and Eisha Singh's Bangkok trip sparks dating rumours

Actors Avinash Mishra and Eisha Singh, famous for their stint in Bigg Boss 18, have captured fans' attention with their recent outing in Bangkok. The duo, who formed a strong bond on the show, were spotted having a cozy dinner at a rooftop restaurant,

by: Zawya

UAE cinema revenues reach AED 800mln in 2024

375 video games were classified according to the UAE's approved age rating system.

by: Mint

Kim Soo Hyun loses 300k IG followers, brand deals, projects on hold amid Kim Sae Ron's death controversy: Report

Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun is facing major backlash after his alleged link to late actor Kim Sae Ron. Her family accused him of many things, including causing her financial distress.
Wed, March 12, 2025

by: Movieguide

2 Big Reasons the WWE Has Entered a New Era

WWE storyline architect Paul Heyman explained why wrestling has entered into a new era, not only because of Netflix but also because of the reach of social media.

by: UPI

Watch: Dwayne Johnson produced 'RoboForce' premieres April 12

Dwayne Johnson released the trailer for RoboForce: The Animated Series on his YouTube and social media channels Wednesday. Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions produces the show with The Nacelle Company.

by: Complex

Scarlett Johansson Explains Why She Doesn't Take Selfies With Fans and People Are Loving It

It doesn't mean I'm not appreciative, of course, that people are fans, or happy to see me," she said in an interview with InStyle. "But I alway

by: BGR

4 new and returning TV series with perfect 100% scores on Rotten Tomatoes

A closer look at several TV series, some new and some returning, that have all managed to attain perfect Rotten Tomatoes scores.

by: ITV

SOCCER AID FOR UNICEF 2025 LAUNCH

In a world first, Tyson Fury will co-manage England at Soccer Aid for UNICEF alongside Wayne Rooney who is out of retirement to play and manage alongside the former heavyweight champion of the world.

by: AOL

Food Media Company Tastemade Acquired by Wonder, Parent of Grubhub, for $90 Million

Food-delivery company Wonder announced a deal to acquire independent media firm Tastemade, which produces original content spanning food, travel, and home and design. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.

by: Newsweek

'Today' Host Gets Major Surprise on Morning Show

Today host Jenna Bush Hager got quite the surprise on Wednesday, March 12. As she was preparing to go on air for the morning show's fourth hour, she was delighted to see her former co-host, Hoda Kotb, who stopped by to say hello.

by: Politico

A tale of two tech cities

San Francisco is the AI capital, but San Jose has plans — and cash — to make its downtown a soft landing spot for startups.

by: Deadline

Russell Crowe & Harry Lawtey Set For Walden Media & Weed Road's Cold War Thriller 'Billion Dollar Spy'

Lawtey is best known for his role as Robert in HBO's hit series Industry. He previously starred in Netflix's The Pale Blue Eye and as the iconic Harvey Dent in Warner Bros. Joker: Folie à Deux. He will next be seen in Icon's biopic Mr Burton as legendary actor Richard Burton.

by: TheWrap

'The Perfect Couple' Season 2 in Development at Netflix Based on Elin Hilderbrand's 'Swan Song'

Netflix is in the process of developing a second season of "The Perfect Couple," according to media reports. After the first season of "The Perfect Couple" adapted Elin Hilderbrand's novel of the same name,

by: BBC

BBC supports 50 Independent Companies to invest in TV & Radio Production across the UK

In total, 50 indies will receive support across three dedicated schemes: the TV Small Indie Fund, the Hot House co-commissioning scheme and the BBC Radio & Music Indie Development Fund

by: Mint

Jio Cinema-Disney+ Hotstar merger: Why JioHotstar needs batting depth beyond the IPL

JioHotstar, the combined entity created by the merger of Mukesh Ambani's JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, reaches more than 750 million viewers across India. It has more paid subscribers than Netflix and Amazon Prime Video combined.

by: SiliconANGLE

Cinelytic acquires Jumpcut Media to expand AI-powered entertainment analytics platform

Cinelytic Inc., the developer of an artificial intelligence-driven content analytics platform for the entertainment industry, Tuesday announced the acquisition of Jumpcut Media, a firm that builds intellectual property and audience management tools.

by: Stockhouse

GameSquare and efuse partner on intelligent live streaming

Sideqik, a GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) company focused on influencer marketing and intelligence, has signed a multi-year partnership with efuse, an AI-powered ad tech company serving gamers at scale ・efuse will leverage Sideqik technologies to add value to its live-stream monetization and engagement platform ・GameSquare offers next-generation media,

by: Metro

Danny Jones and wife Georgia in 'display of un-togetherness' as they're pictured for first time

McFly's Danny Jones and wife Georgia have been pictured together for the first time since his reported kiss with Maura Higgins

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Blackstone evaluates options for Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, sources say

Blackstone is exploring options for Hello Sunshine, one of the best-known assets in the portfolio of its Hollywood media company, Candle Media, including the possibility of combining it with another company,

by: Insider

I flew to SXSW to check the pulse of TV, film, and the creator economy. These were the 6 hottest topics among insiders.

I spent three days in SXSW, where the entertainment industry is divided over AI, LA's future, and more.

by: LADbible

Shocking case of woman who lied about being kidnapped by grooming gang and hit herself with a hammer

A BBC documentary will focus on the shocking case of Ellie Williams who lied about being kidnapped by a grooming gang and hit herself with a hammer

by: People

All About Michelle Obama's Brother (and Fellow Podcast Host!) Craig Robinson

Michelle Obama grew up with her older brother, Craig Robinson, in Chicago. Here's everything to know about Michelle Obama brother, Craig Robinson.

by: Forbes

What's Next For Entertainment? AI Innovation And Expansion

Andrey Fadeev, CEO of GDEV, the Nasdaq-listed European game development holding. Strong advocate of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Do you remember your first experience with ChatGPT? It often felt like talking to Dory, the forgetful fish. But last year, ChatGPT received a memory. What I want to say is that AI learns and develops fast.

by: LBC

Danny Jones breaks social media silence after 'drunken kiss' with Maura Higgins

Danny Jones has broken his social media silence in the wake of being pictured sharing a "drunken kiss" with I'm Celeb costar Maura Higgins.

by: HerZindagi

Find Out The Best 43 Inch Smart TV Under 15000: Experience Perfect Display With High Resolution

Searching for the best smart TV brand that fits your budget and offers a perfect blend of affordability and advanced features? Look no further. We have compiled a list of some of the best smart TVs in India under 15000,

by: collider

'1000-Lb Sisters' Star Amy Slaton Finally Returns To Social Media With Surprising New TikTok

Lb Sisters star Amy Slaton breaks social media silence with new TikTok celebrating a major weight loss milestone.

by: Axios

Texas film industry aims for tax incentives with SXSW demonstration

Hoping to push a major tax incentives package through the Legislature, the Texas film industry is taking its case to the Capitol on Wednesday with a free and public demonstration of movie set work. Why it matters: With unexpected support from Lt.

by: Zawya

BeIN Media Group extends F1 Academy rights deal

beIN continues its support of F1 and women's sport, through beINSPIRED initiative

by: Euronews

Industry flags 'serious concerns' with latest draft of EU AI code of practice

Feedback on draft possible up to 30 March, before the final Code of Practice on General-Purpose AI is set to come out in May. View on euronews

by: briefly

Former 'The Mommy Club' Star Ratile Mabitsela Shares 1st Post Since Her Husband's Death

Former 'The Mommy Club' star Ratile Mabitsela opened up about dealing with grief after her husband Lehlogonolo Mabitsela's death. She thanked fans for their love.

by: pinkvilla

Blake Lively Says She Felt 'Love' at Another Simple Favor Premiere Amid Justin Baldoni Feud And Alleged Anna Kendrick Shade

Blake Lively recently took to social media to express her emotions about the Another Simple Favor premiere. Her reaction came after the film's screening at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival,

by: Yahoo

Rosie O'Donnell Reveals She Moved to Ireland in Wake of Trump Election

It has been heartbreaking to see what is happening over there politically," the comedian said in a lengthy TikTok video

by: NDTV

Scarlett Johansson Rejects Studio's Request To Join Instagram For Jurassic World Release

Speaking to InStyle magazine for a new cover story, the Oscar nominee revealed that her Jurassic World Rebirth studio recently asked her about whether or not she would join Instagram to help promote the summer blockbuster. And her answer was "no", Variety reported.

by: Variety

Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy Says Trump White House Reached Out About Hiring Him for Commerce Department Job

Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy said he was offered a job in the Trump administration but that he didn't want to step away from his media company.

by: Moneycontrol

Kim Sae Ron's aunt accuses Kim Soo Hyun of betrayal, blames actor for actress' death

South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun is at the center of a scandal after claims of a romantic relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron. In a shocking revelation, Sae Ron's aunt accused Kim Soo Hyun of betraying her niece,

by: NewscastStudio

MediaKind to showcase hybrid and cloud streaming innovations at NAB Show 2025

Among the products presented at MediaKind's booth #W1731 are MK.IO Beam, a next-generation cloud-connected appliance, and MK.IO, the world's richest streaming stack, now accessible on all major clouds and marketplaces. When combined, customers can operate a full stack from the source to the client under a single software layer.

BBC supports 50 Independent Companies to invest in TV & Radio Production across the UK

In total, 50 indies will receive support across three dedicated schemes: the TV Small Indie Fund, the Hot House co-commissioning scheme and the BBC Radio & Music Indie Development Fund

The BBC has announced its commitment to support 50 independent production companies across the UK as part of its Small Indie Fund initiative, aimed at fostering growth and diversity in the creative sector. This initiative, which began in 2021, has now expanded to include companies from various regions such as Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and different parts of England. The fund provides financial backing to help these small indies develop new content, with the goal of increasing the representation of diverse voices and stories on television. The selected companies range from those producing drama, comedy, entertainment, to factual programming, thereby enriching the UK's broadcasting landscape with varied content. This move not only supports the creative economy but also aligns with the BBC's mission to reflect, represent, and serve all audiences across the UK.

Read the Full BBC Article at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/BBC-supports-50-independent-companies-across-the-uk