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Nintendo and Illumination target $200M-plus Easter opening for “Super Mario Galaxy”
The upcoming “Super Mario Galaxy” film is being positioned to generate more than $200 million domestically over the Easter holiday weekend, leveraging the franchise’s multigenerational appeal. Analysts reference the 2015 “Avengers: Age of Ultron” $191 million opening as a performance benchmark.
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The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will debut on FOX, positioning flag football as a prime television property. By pairing current and former NFL players with celebrity host Kevin Hart, the event blends sport and entertainment to attract both hardcore fans and casual viewers. The format’s rapid pace, minimal stoppages, and clear visuals fit neatly into fixed broadcast windows, simplifying scheduling and ad placement. With flag football slated for its Olympic debut, networks see a long‑term growth opportunity beyond a single special.
given it's one of the most requested features i hear from artists, i'm *so* excited we're launching the beta for artist profile protection today. when turned on, it adds a new step for artists in @spotifyforartists, where they review new releases...
Investors now evaluate entertainment platforms with a data‑centric lens, demanding proof of market fit, user stickiness, and scalable technology. A clear target audience and differentiated value proposition reduce acquisition costs and unlock partnership revenue. Retention metrics such as DAU, session...
Second Rodeo Productions, led by CEO Scott Brown, is pioneering a new production model that focuses on digitally native scripted formats such as micro‑dramas—short, one‑minute chapters monetized per episode. Drawing on collaborations with megastars like MrBeast, The Rock and Kevin...
EITB has awarded Barcelona‑based Konodrac a contract to deliver HbbTV‑based audience measurement and addressable TV services across its connected television platforms. The system will capture real‑time viewing data from smart TVs, enable interactive promotions and targeted ads, and integrate with...
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Behaviour Interactive, the Canadian studio behind Dead by Daylight, has acquired Texas‑based The Fun Pimps, the developer of 7 Days to Die. The deal, terms undisclosed, aims to build a portfolio of horror IPs, adding 7 Days to Die’s 20 million‑plus...
Behaviour Interactive, Canada’s largest game studio, announced the acquisition of The Fun Pimps, the developers behind the survival‑horror hit 7 Days to Die. The title has sold more than 20 million copies since its 2013 early‑access launch and maintains a vibrant...
Boiler Room’s 2025 sale to Superstruct and the departure of founder‑CEO Blaise Bellville sparked a fan backlash that highlighted a deeper funding dilemma in live music. The controversy coincided with growing awareness that four corporations—Live Nation, Superstruct, AEG and CTS...
AppLovin launches AI-enabled video creative generation AppLovin is launching AI-enabled video generation to optimize eCommerce ads for in-game environments. By repurposing assets through generative models, the platform addresses the performance gap between social media creatives and full-screen mobile placements. This rollout...
Netflix’s animated hit “KPop Demon Hunters” became the platform’s most‑watched film, earned an Oscar and launched a massive merchandising line. After the breakout, directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans secured an exclusive five‑year agreement worth roughly $10 million per year, plus...
Tiltify reported that creators donated more than $100 million in 2025, roughly double its 2024 total, cementing creator‑led philanthropy as a major growth engine. The platform’s tools—especially creator‑designed incentives, auctions and matching challenges—accounted for 40% of the funds raised, up from...
S4 Capital, led by Martin Sorrell, posted full‑year 2025 net revenue of £673 million (approximately $842 million), an 11% decline driven by an 8.4% organic drop. The firm warned that 2026 will also be a no‑growth year on an organic basis, with...
Verimatrix, a security firm with over 400 customers and 200 engineers, is positioning itself as a global leader in anti‑piracy technology for live sports. In a new SVG Sponsor Spotlight, VP of Product Management Juan Martinez explains that the time‑sensitive...
Headliner has introduced Video Templates, a new feature that lets podcasters and other creators brand, caption, and publish video clips or full‑length episodes in minutes without design expertise. The tool integrates into Headliner’s clipping wizard, offering a four‑step workflow that...
A November 2025 analysis using Unity’s AdQuality tool examined how ad quality affects player churn across Android and iOS mobile games. The study compared rewarded video and interstitial formats from multiple networks, finding that interstitials consistently generate higher churn than...
TikTok unveiled three premium ad products at the IAB NewFronts: Logo Takeover, Prime Time, and TopReach. Logo Takeover places a co‑branded screen the moment users open the app, delivering an uninterrupted first impression. Warner Bros. used the format for the Supergirl...
I show you how much YouTube paid me with one video that got 11,600 views and generated $205 in revenue. I break down the watch time, subscriber growth, and explain how these earnings can scale if you multiply the views....
Unit 7, a veteran props design and fabrication firm, has opened a new shop in Winter Park, Florida, expanding its physical footprint and service scope. The facility supports larger‑scale production and introduces Unit 7 Designs, a unit focused on scenic,...
Ash Pournouri, former manager of Avicii, has become a co‑founder of Soundverse, while Grammy‑nominated singer‑songwriter Kevin Griffin has invested in the AI‑driven music platform. The move underscores growing confidence in ethical AI tools that promise to protect artist rights as...
Paramount+ has confirmed that 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' will conclude with its second season. The decision caps a short‑run series that struggled to find a stable audience, prompting questions about the franchise’s streaming strategy.
France TV Distribution has secured a slate of international sales for the first episodes of the French light‑crime series *Curious by Nature*. The show landed deals in Spain with ETB, Aragón TV and NBCUniversal’s Calle 13 channel, and expanded into Poland,...
Starting Monday 23 March 2026, Disneyland® Paris will debut a new covered outdoor waiting area for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™. Dubbed “The Patio,” the space reimagines a former hotel terrace, complete with Pueblo‑Deco architecture, natural stone flooring, and period‑style décor. The...
Producer Dinesh Vijan revealed that his upcoming mythological epic *Mahavatar* will be six times larger in scale than his recent hit *Chhaava*, which grossed over Rs 500 crore (≈ $60 million). He linked the film’s fate to the performance of the Diwali release *Ramayana*,...
SiriusXM Media and AdsWizz are expanding their partnership with Barometer to add episode‑level brand‑suitability targeting across the SiriusXM Podcast Network. The audio‑first solution evaluates tone, sentiment and contextual intent, giving advertisers granular control without sacrificing reach. The integration works for...
Malayalam fantasy comedy Aadu 3 has amassed roughly $10.5 million worldwide in four days, pushing its total to $10.7 million and surpassing rival Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh. The film earned $0.72 million on opening day, climbing to $0.86 million each weekend day and $0.40 million on Monday, with...
CBS News, now owned by Larry Ellison after his 2025 acquisition, announced a 6% workforce reduction, cutting roughly 60 employees, and the shutdown of the century‑old CBS News Radio service. Management framed the moves as a strategic realignment to address...
European scripted TV production is entering a downturn, with the European Audiovisual Observatory reporting fewer episodes per season and shorter episode runtimes after a growth peak in 2022. The shift reflects a broader market correction as streaming platforms curb original‑content...
Sony Music Entertainment has acquired the Nordic dance label One Seven Music and appointed its co‑founder Janus Barnewitz as Managing Director of Sony Music Denmark. The deal builds on a 14‑year partnership, though financial terms were not disclosed. Barnewitz, who previously led disco:wax...
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France TV Distribution announced the sale of the first three episodes of the Franco‑Belgian investigative series *Enquête Parallèle* to an international buyer, marking the program’s first step beyond French borders. The deal underscores France Télévisions’ strategy to monetize its premium...
France Télévisions is accelerating its purchase of foreign television series to attract new viewers, a strategy detailed by Deputy Director of International Series Morad Koufane ahead of the Séries Mania festival. The network aims to diversify its lineup with proven international dramas...
Montreal‑based media company Urbania announced the acquisition of Binge Audio, the independent French‑language podcast network known for hits such as "Les Couilles sur la table" and "Programme B." The deal gives Urbania a portfolio of popular podcasts with an estimated...
Cannes Marché du Film announced its inaugural Creator Economy Summit, a new conference that brings together film executives, digital creators, and technology innovators. The three‑day event, slated for early June 2024, will focus on how the creator economy reshapes storytelling,...
Hip‑hop mogul 50 Cent has partnered with Robert Earl to launch PH Live, a $100 million entertainment venue in Times Square. The venue will host pop‑up concerts, movie premieres, private events, and cultural happenings. Equipped with advanced LED systems, it can morph...
Nicki Minaj is being sued by 24/7 Productions for allegedly failing to reimburse more than $275,000 in concert‑related expenses. The production firm says it provided planning, staffing, audio, lighting, transportation and logistics for her 2022 MTV VMA appearance, 2023 Jingle Ball...
In this episode, COO Elizabeth Lugo shares the 30‑year evolution of Grupo Xcaret from a modest 350‑person operation to a tourism powerhouse with 18,000 collaborators, eight parks, multiple hotels, zip‑line and water‑park attractions, and a fleet of ferries and yachts....
Fast Company’s 2026 list spotlights ten media innovators reshaping how content is created, distributed, and monetized. Companies such as Cloudflare are defending publisher rights with AI‑blocking tools, while The Onion revives print and launches a satire‑focused ad agency. TikTok‑driven imprints...
The Alliance for Audited Media reports a 12.5% drop in average daily print circulation among the 25 largest U.S. newspapers through September 2025, with the sector averaging 1.74 million copies per day. The Washington Post experienced the steepest decline, down 21.2%...
Reuters is partnering with TVU Networks to replace its satellite‑based news distribution with a cloud‑managed, IP‑centric platform. The first region is already live, leveraging TVU MediaHub for signal processing and TVU NOC for network monitoring and automated failover. The new...
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teamed up with Snapchat to power its pre‑IPL fan event, ROAR 2026, at the M A Chidambaram Stadium. The collaboration featured a stadium‑wide Snap Camera AR experience that reached more than 25,000 attendees. Digital extensions included creator‑led SnapStarSquad videos,...
OnlyFans owner Leonid “Leo” Radvinsky died on March 23 at age 43 after a prolonged battle with cancer. The platform announced his death, noting his $4.7 billion net worth and $23 million charitable contribution to cancer research, underscoring his impact on adult‑content media and...
Insane Clown Posse's 'The Great Milenko' has been certified 2x Platinum in the United States, a remarkable achievement for an album that was pulled from shelves by Disney within hours of its 1997 release before finding a second life on...
CBS has ordered a second season of the drama ‘CIA’ for the 2026‑27 schedule after its February 23 premiere drew 8.4 million viewers and the second episode held 7.6 million. The quick renewal follows a strong seven‑day audience lift and mirrors the...
Rusk Media announced that Performax and DaMENSCH will serve as special partners for the second season of its reality competition, Battleground, which launches on Amazon MX Player in April 2026. The show brings back creator‑mentor Abhishek Malhan, aka Fukra Insaan,...
Capcom announced it will not incorporate AI‑generated graphics or models into any Resident Evil game, while simultaneously rolling out internal tools that use generative AI to speed up asset pipelines. The move signals a cautious adoption of AI in a...
India's media and entertainment (M&E) industry expanded 9% year‑on‑year to ₹2.78 trillion (≈$33 bn) in 2025, according to the FICCI‑EY report. Digital media became the largest segment, crossing the ₹1 trillion (≈$12 bn) threshold, while digital advertising grew 26% to ₹947 billion (≈$11.4 bn), accounting for...
ARD’s regional youth radio stations SWR, SR and HR will merge into a single brand called DasDing, launching on June 1, 2026—six months earlier than the originally planned January 2027 start. The new program will serve Baden‑Württemberg, Rheinland‑Pfalz, Hessen and...
Limelight Inc. introduced its Adaptive Rules Centre (ARC) to a performance‑based supply‑side platform (SSP) struggling with empty VAST creatives that bid without delivering impressions. By deploying a single "Add Creative ID to List" rule, the SSP automatically detected and blocked...
Creator performance metrics give influencer agencies a data‑driven framework to move beyond surface‑level likes and views. The guide outlines why trust and adaptability make influencer marketing valuable and presents key direct and indirect impact statistics, such as a $5.78 return...
