• Thu, March 27, 2025

by: Reuters

Thai cabinet approves draft law for casinos, with limits for local gamblers

Thailand's cabinet on Thursday approved a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, as the government looks to attract more tourists and build a major gaming industry.

by: Yen

2Face's Ex-wife Annie Macaulay Makes Return To Social Media After Long Hiatus: "New Beginnings"

Annie Macaulay has returned to social media after her divorce from Nigerian singer 2Face Idibia, deleting all her Instagram posts for a fresh start.

by: Glamsham

Salman Khan's shocking confession! Why he'll never work with Ananya Panday and Janhvi Kapoor

As Salman Khan gears up for the release of his much-awaited film Sikandar, much of the buzz surrounding the movie has focused on the 30-year age gap between him and his co-star, Rashmika Mandanna. The 59-year-old actor will be seen romancing the 28-year-old actress,

by: GhanaWeb

How Ghanaian comedians are leveraging social media to push their craft

The emergence of social media has given comedy in Ghana a new direction over the past few years. The days when comedians had to solely rely on traditional media and live performances for their jokes to be heard are long gone.

by: TooFab

Malcolm In the Middle Revival Cast Revealed: See Who's Back and Who Was Recast!

The full cast for the Disney+ revival has been confirmed, with one character getting recast, while more info about the youngest children -- one of whom is non-binary -- is revealed.

by: Newspoint

"Her daughter too..." Salman's jibe on Kangana who raised a hue and cry on nepotism! Jokingly ended thea debate..

Salman Khan is busy promoting Sikandar these days. The film will be released in theatres on 30 March 2025. Before this, Salman Khan answered all the questions of the press at an event. Where he reacted on security,

by: Moneycontrol

Ram Kapoor's wife Gautami mimics Ekta Kapoor, says 'Live and Let Live' amid husband's ongoing clash with the noted producer

The ongoing clash between Ekta Kapoor and Ram Kapoor has escalated, with Ram's wife, Gautami Kapoor, now involved. Gautami sparked a social media frenzy by posting a video mimicking Ekta Kapoor, responding to a previous video by Ekta that many perceived as a subtle jab at Ram.

by: Firstpost

'Bandish Bandits' fame Shreya Chaudhry Takes a Trip Down Memory Lane on World Theatre Day

Her recent projects, Bandish Bandits 2 and The Mehta Boys, have garnered praises for her nuanced performances in both roles

by: WYTV

Ribs-N-Rock Festival 2025 entertainment lineup

Ribs and rock lovers will unite again this summer for the annual Ribs-N-Rock Festival. This year's festival returns to the DeBartolo Commons at the Southern Park Mall from June 19-21. The dates mark a change from the usual four-day event,

by: Polygon

Every Hunger Games book gets blunter about the messages fans keep missing

Suzanne Collins originally wrote the Hunger Games books because she wanted to explore just war theory. "Just war theory has evolved over thousands of years in an attempt to define what circumstances give you the moral right to wage war and what is acceptable behavior within that war and its aftermath,

by: Oneindia

L2: Empuraan Full HD Leaked Online! Available for Free Download on Tamilrockers, Movierulz And Telegram

L2 Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Tovino Thomas, has been leaked online. The full movie is available for download on sites like Tamilrockers, Filmyzilla, and Telegram in HD, 1080p,

by: UPI

BBC's 'Backlash' to examine aftermath of George Floyd's murder

The Murder of George Floyd," which will explore the murder of Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020 and the protests that followed.

by: Mint

From Taylor Swift and Rihanna to Kim Kardashian: Meet billionaire celebrities on Hurun Global Rich List 2025

Hurun Global Rich List 2025 was out on Thursday. It includes four singer, six sportsmen and only one influencer this year.

by: WVLT

Braves games and shows coming to your TV

MyVLT and the Tennessee Valley Sports Entertainment Network are bringing the Braves to East Tennessee! This season, look for a selection of spring training games, regular season matchups and exclusive Braves shows,

by: Axios

Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions raises series B from Patrick Whitesell and Silver Lake

Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions has raised a new financing round from former Endeavor executive chairman Patrick Whitesell, who is leading a new, yet-to-be named sports, media and entertainment investment platform with private equity giant Silver Lake.

by: Wired

Nintendo Is Changing the Way Digital Games Work

During its Nintendo Direct event Thursday, the company revealed "Virtual Game Cards," which will allow players to share games or play across multiple systems. It also teased "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond."

by: spot

Sebastian Bezzel and Simon Schwarz get back in their RV

T he "Eberhofer" stars and longtime friends Sebastian Bezzel (53) and Simon Schwarz (54) are about to embark on another discovery journey through Bavaria for new episodes of "Die

by: PennLive

Former teen idol singer and actor diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer

Former teen idol singer and actor Bobby Sherman has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, according to his wife. She shared the news on Facebook on Tuesday.

by: ITV

The Queen Visits Trigger Point Set to Mark ITV's 70th Year

The Queen visited the set of ITV drama Trigger Point and attended a reception with ITV stars, and staff working behind the scenes, in the first significant event to mark 70 years since the 1955 launch of ITV.

by: Vibe

Mary J. Blige's First-Ever Show At Madison Square Garden Will Be Livestreamed For The Rest Of Us

Mary J. Blige is set to make herstory when she headlines Madison Square Garden for the first time in her already illustrious career. The sold-out April 10 show will be a monumental homecoming for the Bronx native— and now fans from around the world will be able to experience it live.

by: Parade

Eva Longoria Says Son 'Just Discovered' Kelly Clarkson and Fans Adore the Singer's Response

Actress and producer Eva Longoria shared a sweet story about her 6-year-old son Santiago while visiting The Kelly Clarkson Show. While chatting with host Kelly Clarkson, Longoria declared her son "a citizen of the world" and said that he's "so into music,

by: Movieguide

Did You Know Gen Z Prefers Social Media Content Over Traditional TV?

Gen Z consumers prefer social media content creators over traditional television. They were turned off to streaming by subscription prices.

by: Queerty

Rep. Robert Garcia roasts GOP, asks if Bert & Ernie are part of "extreme homosexual agenda"

Thankfully, Rep. Robert Garcia took her to task by using satire to make some points of his own. The gay California Democrat adopted the MAGA cult's McCarthy-esque rhetoric with some sardonic questions for PBS CEO Paula Kerger.

by: Deadline

Willa Fitzgerald Sets Walden Media's Cold War Thriller 'Billion Dollar Spy' Opposite Russell Crowe & Harry Lawtey

EXCLUSIVE: Strange Darling's Willa Fitzgerald is starring opposite Russell Crowe and Harry Lawtey in Walden Media's Cold War thriller Billion Dollar Spy, we can tell you first. Fitzgerald will play Mae Lenihan,

by: People

Selena Gomez Reacts to Idea of Martin Short and Steve Martin Officiating Nuptials, Reveals Her Wedding-Day Demand

A day after Gomez revealed her engagement to Blanco in December 2024, Martin congratulated the pair on social media

by: pinkvilla

Did Sulli's brother label Kim Soo Hyun a 'sadist'? Fifth cryptic post fuels speculation...

Mysterious social media posts by Sulli's brother have sparked intense speculation, drawing attention to Kim Soo Hyun and resurfacing past controversies that refuse to fade. Read more!

by: Polygon

Every reveal from Marvel Studios' five-hour livestream of the Avengers: Doomsday cast

Men are joining the Avengers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, apparently, though it remains to be seen exactly how. Marvel Studios went live at 11 a.m. EDT on Wednesday with a livestream on Instagram and YouTube that was eventually revealed as a casting announcement for 2026's Avengers: Doomsday,

by: TechRadar

Nintendo Direct live build-up: no Switch 2, but these are our predictions for what we could see

Nintendo announced a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct back when it first revealed the console. This is set to occur on April 2, so it makes sense to keep details about

by: WVLT

Play Ball! Cincinnati Reds games to air on WBXX/CW Knoxville stating Thursday

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Gray Media and the Tennessee Valley Sports Entertainment Network are bringing the Reds to East Tennessee! This season, a selection of Cincinnati Reds regular season matchups will air on WBXX, also known as The CW Knoxville. The first game slated to air is on Thursday, March 27 against the San Francisco Giants at 4:10 p.m.

by: Moneycontrol

Netflix, WWE bank on India's love for drama to fuel growth

Through WWE content, Netflix is looking to expand its base in India, a market that is becoming increasingly important for its growth

by: Mint

Digital media dethrones TV from its 25-year reign in India

In 2024, digital media for the first time surpassed television as the largest segment in India's media and entertainment industry.

by: Polygon

Daredevil: Born Again has my favorite supervillain battle: The Kingpin vs. the 0.1%

Born Again episodes this week, the first one, "With Interest," stands out as a great one-and-done superhero adventure that displays the pros of an interconnected setting and none of the cons. But episode 6,

by: pinkvilla

RuriDragon Chapter 32: Ruri Controls Her Daemonfire; Recap, Release Date, Where To Read...

RuriDragon Chapter 32 will see more about Ruri's Daemonfire trait revealed, so don't miss it. Get the release date, recap, and more here.

by: Moneycontrol

Falling subscriptions, slowdown in animation, VFX taper entertainment sector's growth in 2024

In 2024, digital media overtook television to become the largest segment within the media and entertainment sector.

by: Yahoo

Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks Have a Deliciously Twisted Relationship in The Better Sister

For most of summer 2024, Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks were photographed around New York City as they filmed their new Prime Video series, The Better Sister. Given the actors' high profiles —as well as major interest in Biel's then-new bob —the series based on the novel by best-selling author Alafair Burke has been on our radar for nearly a year.

by: Deadline

Artistic Freedom Or Creative Chaos? Visions Of AI's Impact On Film & TV Laid Out At Series Mania

Erik Barmack captured the mood of the drama business, in Europe at least, when it comes to artificial intelligence in a Series Mania session about the future of AI. The founder of Wild Sheep Content and former Netflix exec set out a hypothetical dystopian future in which AI churns out an endless stream of short

by: People

Jeff Dunham's 5 Children: All About Bree, Ashlyn, Kenna, Jack and James (and How the Ventriloquist Has Made Them Part of His Work!)

Jeff Dunham keeps busy with his large family, which includes his five children: Bree, Ashlyn, Kenna, Jack and James.

by: Variety

Why Taylor Tomlinson and Other Young Late-Night Hosts Choose Creator Economy Over TV

One of the most coveted jobs in television is quickly becoming one of the hardest to keep filled. Taylor Tomlinson is the latest participant in a lengthening parade of comics and talk-show hosts who have decided that a perch in late-night TV is just not for them.

by: Deadline

Patrick Whitesell's New Silver Lake-Backed Fund Buys Stake In Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions

Patrick Whitesell has made his first investment under a just created venture backed by Silver Lake — acquiring a minority stake in Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions. The former executive chairman of Endeavor,

by: Variety

Alyssa Milano to Join Kumail Nanjiani, Molly Shannon and Sam Nivola in Bobby Farrelly Comedy 'Driver's Ed'

Alyssa Milano is set to join the ensemble cast of the comedy "Driver's Ed," which is being directed by Bobby Farrelly, best known for "There's Something About Mary," "Dumb and Dumber" and "Champions." The film,

by: Yahoo

BAFTA Boss Celebrates British TV Industry In "Rude Health" But Says "Choppy Waters" Could Arise Amid Drama Funding Crisis

BAFTA boss Jane Millichip has celebrated a British TV industry in "rude health" but said "choppy waters" could arise "if we lose control of our value chain." Speaking to Deadline as the likes of Baby Reindeer,

by: pinkvilla

Jessica Simpson and Jeremy Renner Reignite Romance Rumors 15 Years Later with Flirty Social Media Exchange; READ

Jessica Simpson and Jeremy Renner, who were linked over 15 years ago, have sparked dating rumors again. Their recent flirty exchanges on social media have caught the attention of fans. The pair, who were briefly connected in 2010,

by: Variety

YouTube's 2025 Upfront to Feature Lady Gaga, MrBeast, Brittany Broski and More

YouTube has set the date for its 2025 Brandcast event — during the TV industry's upfront week in New York City — and it's bringing pop star Lady Gaga and top creators like MrBeast and Brittany Broski out for the show.

by: Yahoo

Korea Takes Center Stage as First-Ever Country of Honor at 2025 Banff World Media Festival

In a move that underscores the global influence of Korean entertainment, the Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) has named Korea as its inaugural Country of Honor for the 2025 edition. The recognition comes as Korean content continues its rise in the international entertainment landscape,

by: Yahoo

Oneonta high school drama club to present 'Chicago'

The Oneonta High School Drama Club has announced its upcoming production of the teen edition of "Chicago", the Tony Award-winning musical, to be performed at the school's auditorium March 28, 29 and 30.

by: Variety

M6 CEO David Larramendy Addresses Possible Sale, New Cyril Hanouna Show and Future Streaming Plans in Series Mania Talk

In a wide-ranging keynote address at Series Mania in Lille, M6 CEO David Larramendy laid out his ambitious vision for the future of one of France's leading broadcasters. Reflecting on a transformative year and anticipating further changes,

by: Variety

Digital Surges Ahead as India's Media and Entertainment Sector Hits $29 Billion, Annual FICCI-EY Report Reveals

Titled 'Shape the Future: Indian Media and Entertainment is Scripting a New Story,' the report reveals that digital media overtook television for the first time, becoming the industry's largest segment and accounting for 32% of total revenue, ending a two-decade reign by TV.

by: Yahoo

Incest storyline propels 'The White Lotus' brothers in Emmy odds

What a difference a week makes. As of March 19, neither Patrick Schwarzenegger nor Sam Nivola was predicted to land an Emmy nomination for the third season of The White Lotus., according to the official Gold Derby odds.

Falling subscriptions, slowdown in animation, VFX taper entertainment sector's growth in 2024

In 2024, digital media overtook television to become the largest segment within the media and entertainment sector.
The entertainment sector in India is facing a challenging year in 2024, with a projected growth slowdown to 8-10% from the previous year's 12-14%, according to a report by FICCI and EY. This deceleration is attributed to several factors including a decline in subscription revenues for streaming services, which are now focusing on profitability over expansion. The animation and VFX industry, although growing, is not expanding as rapidly as before due to a lack of skilled talent and the high costs associated with quality production. Additionally, the sector is grappling with issues like the impact of new regulations on digital media, a potential reduction in advertising revenue due to economic conditions, and the ongoing shift in consumer behavior towards more selective content consumption. Despite these challenges, there are opportunities for growth through innovative content, strategic partnerships, and tapping into regional markets.

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