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Updated 1h agoWhat's happening: Live Nation posts record $25 billion revenue in 2025
Live Nation Entertainment reported a record $25 billion in revenue for 2025, a 9% rise from the prior year. Quarterly earnings hit $6.3 billion, beating the $6.1 billion analyst forecast, while concert sales reached $20.9 billion and sponsorship revenue grew 11% to $1.33 billion. The company logged a historic 159 million fans, with international fans now outpacing domestic.
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Wherever the Event, Pocket Gamer Connects Is All About Business
Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) has become a business‑centric conference series that delivers tangible outcomes for the global games industry. Since its 2014 launch, the brand has hosted 57 events in 16 cities, attracting 70,000 attendees and scheduling more than 155,000 one‑to‑one meetings. Those interactions have sparked deals worth over $1.5 billion, with participants praising the depth and quality of connections. The model adapts to each market, offering rapid‑first‑mover networking in emerging regions and deeper, high‑stakes talks in established hubs.
By PocketGamer.biz
Blog•Feb 13, 2026
Netflix US Picks Up ‘Lord of The Flies’ Series Adaptation With Upcoming Narnia Star
Netflix has secured exclusive U.S. rights to a four‑part limited series adaptation of William Golding’s *Lord of the Flies*. Produced by the Eleven Film team behind *Sex Education*, the drama features newcomer David McKenna as Piggy—who will later headline Netflix’s *Chronicles...
By What’s on Netflix
News•Feb 13, 2026
Ubisoft Says Creative House Leadership Will Include 'Respected' External Hires
Ubisoft announced the creation of five internal Creative Houses to centralise its flagship franchises, with Vantage Studios already backed by Tencent for €1.16 billion. The company will appoint external industry veterans to lead these houses starting in March, aiming to accelerate...
By Game Developer (formerly Gamasutra)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Buyouts Signal Growing Fracture Inside CBS News
About a quarter of eligible CBS Evening News staff have taken voluntary buyouts, with 11 non‑unionized employees, including six producers, exiting amid uncertainty. The departures follow new editor‑in‑chief Bari Weiss’s controversial vision, which staff were told they could reject, and...
By Poynter
News•Feb 13, 2026
Anthony Edwards Has a Plan to Get Your Attention
NBA star Anthony Edwards is turning his on‑court fame into a media empire through Three‑Fifths Media, which now produces the unscripted series *Year Six* and the viral Believe That Awards. The company, co‑founded with manager Justin Holland, secured a production...
By Fast Company
News•Feb 13, 2026
Done Deal: UMG’s Downtown Acquisition Approved by EU Competition Regulator
The European Commission approved Universal Music Group’s $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, conditional on divesting the Curve royalty‑accounting business. The decision ends a year‑long antitrust review and clears the way for UMG to integrate Downtown’s distribution and publishing services,...
By Music Business Worldwide (MBW)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Indie Veteran Stuart Ford on Netflix-Warner Deal: We Have to “Fight Tooth and Nail” Or Film Professionals Will Become “Uber...
Stuart Ford, veteran indie financier, warned that a Netflix‑Warner merger would likely harm the film ecosystem, likening future talent roles to “Uber drivers” for tech giants. He stressed that preserving proper theatrical windowing and backend participation is essential to keep...
By The Hollywood Reporter (THR)
News•Feb 13, 2026
IIMW Recap: India Has a Venues Problem
The India International Music Week conference in Mumbai highlighted a critical shortage of mid‑capacity live‑music venues, specifically spaces for 500‑5,000 attendees. Panelists explained that production costs rise sharply beyond 500 seats, making it financially unviable for promoters to scale up....
By Music Ally
Social•Feb 13, 2026
Sega's Modest Impairment Validates 2013 $140M Atlus Deal
I have been waiting for when Sega would do this and surprised the impairment loss is not higher. Reminder that in 2013, Sega bought Atlus parent Index Corp. for what was US$140M back then - a fantastic M&A.
By Serkan Toto
Blog•Feb 13, 2026
Theater Counts: GOAT Tops a Slate of Fresh Films, Arriving as the Weekend’s Widest Release.
The animated sports‑comedy GOAT debuted as the weekend’s widest release, opening in 3,863 theaters. Send Help claimed the top box‑office spot for a second straight weekend, pulling in just over $9 million and reaching a domestic total of $38.18 million. New titles...
By The Numbers (Blog/Analysis)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Ye Hit With Lawsuit Over ‘Vultures 2’ Sample (Again)
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, faces another copyright lawsuit over the Vultures 2 track “530.” Swsh claims the song illegally samples the outro vocals from its 2018 recording “Break the Fall.” The complaint also names collaborator Ty Dolla $ign, Ye’s YZY...
By Billboard
News•Feb 13, 2026
MF Doom Estate Revives Temu Counterfeit Merch Lawsuit
A federal judge has allowed the MF Doom estate to proceed with a revised trademark infringement lawsuit against Temu, alleging the platform actively curates, advertises, and ships counterfeit merchandise bearing the late rapper’s mask and name. The original case was...
By Billboard
News•Feb 13, 2026
Capcom Cup 12 Pay-per-View Pricing and Details Finally Revealed, Free Version of Stream Technically Available
Capcom has unveiled the final pay‑per‑view pricing for Capcom Cup 12, cutting the cost from the originally announced $26 to $6 for a one‑day ticket and $10 for a two‑day pass. The same pricing applies to the Street Fighter League: World...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 12, 2026
Future Of TikTok U.S.: A Conversation With Keen's Bradley Keefer
TikTok’s U.S. platform, now under new ownership, suffered early outages and a 150% surge in uninstalls, yet ad spend remained steady. Sensor Tower data shows ad costs fell roughly 36% while ROI climbed 60% year‑over‑year, according to Keen Decision Systems’...
By MediaPost
News•Feb 12, 2026
Roku Made Over $4.7 Billion in 2025
Roku reported $4.737 billion in net revenue for 2025, a 15% year‑over‑year increase, while streaming hours rose 15% to 145.6 billion. The company highlighted record‑breaking Premium Subscriptions net adds in Q4 and a 75% jump in Roku Sports sign‑ups. The Roku Channel...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 12, 2026
California Fines Disney For Alleged Privacy Violations
Disney agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle California Attorney General claims it breached the state’s privacy law by not honoring user opt‑out requests. The settlement requires Disney to create a consumer‑friendly, easy‑to‑execute opt‑out process and to cease cross‑context behavioral advertising...
By MediaPost
News•Feb 12, 2026
Albertsons Companies Signs On To Test OpenAI ChatGPT Ads
Albertsons Companies has entered OpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads pilot, joining Target, Williams‑Sonoma and Omnicom in testing conversational advertising. The retailer will run Valentine’s Day‑focused ads that appear when users ask for gifts, recipes or party ideas. Ads will be clearly labeled...
By MediaPost
News•Feb 12, 2026
We All Knew ARC Raiders Struck Gold. But the Actual Sales Put Most AAA Blockbusters to Shame
ARC Raiders sold over 14 million copies in just three months, delivering roughly $560 million in revenue and accounting for a significant share of Nexon's $3.1 billion earnings. The title outperformed many recent AAA blockbusters despite launching alongside heavyweight franchises like Battlefield 6 and...
By Destructoid
News•Feb 12, 2026
Meet Boston Named Official Destination Partner for RLCS Major 2026
Meet Boston has signed a partnership to become the official destination partner for the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2026 Boston Major. The four‑day event will run Feb. 19‑22 at Boston University’s Agganis Arena, featuring 16 elite teams competing for a...
By The Esports Advocate
Social•Feb 12, 2026
ARC Raiders Shatters Records, Validates Nexon's Global Strategy
Junghun Lee, CEO of Nexon, said in an earnings release, “ARC Raiders, the biggest new game launch in Nexon’s history, is still growing and sustaining engagement 15 weeks after the October launch. The game has exceeded our most optimistic projections,...
By Dean Takahashi
News•Feb 12, 2026
YouTube Is Now Available on Apple Vision Pro
Google has released an official YouTube app for Apple’s Vision Pro headset, ending reliance on Safari or third‑party workarounds. The app, available through the VisionOS App Store, supports subscriptions, playlists, watch history, and all video formats including 360°, VR180, and...
By Cord Cutters News
Social•Feb 12, 2026
CinemaUnited Adds Diverse Studio Panel to CinemaCon 2026
In order to celebrate the importance of diversity of theatrical offerings, exhibitors union #CinemaUnited formerly known as #NATO has just announced that, for the first time, #CinemaCon will have #AngelStudios, #RowKEntertainment & #StudioCanal with a panel on the main stage...
By Luiz Fernando
News•Feb 12, 2026
CinemaCon Adds Panel Showcasing Angel, Row K and StudioCanal Slates
CinemaCon will debut a new CinemaCon Film Showcase panel on April 13, featuring independent distributors Angel, Row K Entertainment, and StudioCanal alongside traditional studio sessions. The three companies will present their upcoming theatrical slates, including Angel’s 2026 releases, Row K’s...
By The Wrap
News•Feb 12, 2026
The International Heads to Shanghai This Summer
Valve announced that The International 15 will be held in Shanghai from August 20‑23, 2026, at the Oriental Sports Center. The indoor arena can accommodate up to 18,000 fans depending on configuration. Sixteen teams will vie for the title after...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 12, 2026
FaZe Vegas Names Capriotti’s Its Official Sandwich Partner
FaZe Vegas, a top Call of Duty League franchise, announced a partnership with Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, naming the chain its official sandwich partner. The deal includes jersey branding, curated social‑media content, and fan‑perks that unlock special rewards after each team victory....
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 12, 2026
Mewgenics Has Its Own Resetti Who Will Destroy Your Run If You Save Scum
Mewgenics, the cat‑breeding tactical roguelike from Tyler Glaiel and Edmund McMillen, recouped its entire development budget within three hours of its February 10 launch and set a new Steam concurrency record with 83,956 players on February 11. Within the first day, players...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 12, 2026
Unsurprisingly, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Is a Massive Hit in Japan
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined became Japan’s best‑selling physical game last week, moving 456,552 units across three platforms. The PS5, Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch each secured a top‑three spot, underscoring the title’s cross‑platform appeal. By contrast, the next‑best seller, Nioh 3, sold just...
By Push Square
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Not Getting Coverage on Your Music Release? It's Not You, It's the System.
Elisa Serrani’s new observatory report shows that the surge in music press releases has outpaced journalists’ ability to process them, turning volume into noise. The Italian market, used as a micro‑cosm, demonstrates a sharp rise in promotional material while editorial...
By Hypebot
News•Feb 12, 2026
Elon Musk's Boring Company Selected for Universal Tunnel Project
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has been chosen by Universal’s Shingle Creek Transit and Utility Community Development District to build a high‑speed Tesla tunnel linking Universal Orlando Resort with the new Epic Universe expansion. The 25‑year agreement tasks the firm...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 12, 2026
Stage Two of Roadmap to Support Growth and Development of Programmatic TV in Europe Underway
The European Programmatic TV Initiative (EPTVI) has launched Stage Two of its roadmap, moving from strategic planning to concrete solutions for scaling programmatic TV across Europe. The new phase will produce three core deliverables – North Star principles, reusable core...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 12, 2026
Dartsee Helps Players Level up with New Darts Class Game
Dartsee, a leader in interactive social gaming, has launched Darts Class, its 13th game designed to let players practice and improve their dart skills. The new mode offers three difficulty levels and two gameplay modes, with targets that shrink and...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 12, 2026
Framestore Aims to Revolutionise Production with AI Platform
Framestore has teamed up with i*wot studios, the creators behind Amazon’s The Wheel of Time, to develop an AI‑enabled platform that unifies production workflows across film, TV, animation, immersive experiences, social media, user‑generated content and gaming. The platform will consolidate...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 12, 2026
Six Flags Hiring for More than 50,000 Jobs Across US Parks
Six Flags announced a National Hiring Week from Feb. 14‑22, targeting more than 50,000 part‑time and seasonal positions across its U.S. parks. The rollout covers roles in rides, food and beverage, admissions, entertainment, retail, security, EMT services and lifeguarding. Applicants...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 12, 2026
Liseberg’s 2025 Financial Results: More Guests, Higher Revenue
Liseberg reported a rebound in 2025, welcoming 3 million guests – 100 000 more than the prior year – and delivering an 8 percent rise in net revenue to SEK 1.696 billion. Profit after financial items recovered to SEK 16 million, signaling a return toward pre‑pandemic profitability....
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 12, 2026
FA Cup Delivered via IP for the First Time
Pitch International has teamed with Globecast and Synamedia to deliver the FA Cup via IP for the first time, offering broadcasters a choice between cloud‑based streaming and traditional satellite. The solution combines Synamedia’s SaaS Quortex Link with Globecast’s Connect Live...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 12, 2026
Elevating the Next Generation of Senior Leadership Through New Rise Initiative
Rise Broadcast has launched Elevate, a six‑week leadership accelerator for women in mid‑level broadcast and media‑technology roles. The hybrid programme, running in June and July, combines virtual and in‑person sessions, expert‑led skill training, real‑world challenges, and mentorship from senior industry...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 12, 2026
Butterfly
Dan Snaith’s fifth Daphni album, Butterfly, trades the project’s off‑kilter loops for polished, big‑room production aimed at mainstream club settings. While the record delivers tight four‑on‑the‑floor beats and glossy hooks, it sacrifices the eccentricity that distinguished earlier releases like Cherry....
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 12, 2026
Cerulean
Danny L Harle’s debut album Cerulean attempts to elevate hyperpop into a prog‑rock‑inspired art statement, immersing listeners in synthetic oceanic textures. The record features high‑profile collaborations—PinkPantheress, Julia Michaels, Caroline Polachek—that showcase Harle’s production chops, while tracks with Dua Lipa, MNEK and Oklou fall flat. Critics...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 12, 2026
一包烟 (Yi Bao Yan)
Tim Zha’s new EP *一包烟 (Yi Bao Yan)* marks a decisive shift from his earlier electronic‑heavy Organ Tapes sound toward guitar‑centric, heartland twang while retaining his signature Auto‑Tune vocal processing. The record blends lo‑fi percussion, raw GarageBand presets, and intimate vocal...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 12, 2026
Clearly Cursed
Toronto indie band PONY releases their third album, Clearly Cursed, after a quirky encounter with a psychic who offered a $1,500 cleansing. The record pivots toward a glossy pop sound, layering fuzzy guitars, bright synths, and bubble‑gum melodies while retaining...
By Pitchfork
Social•Feb 12, 2026
Get Your First Sync Placement as a Music Producer
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By Graham Cochrane (DIY Music Biz)
Social•Feb 12, 2026
Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights Sets Record Opening
That’s it. #EmeraldFennell’s book adaptation romance #WutheringHeights has 3.682 theatres locked in to play it this FRI at US #BoxOffice, beating #ItEndsWithUs’s 3.611 locations as the widest opening day for a female-leaning romance adaptation Post-Covid. https://t.co/DzfYZJNbnz
By Luiz Fernando
News•Feb 12, 2026
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Quietly Reveals How THAT Character Can Be The Main Villain
The upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie appears to position Bowser Jr. as the primary villain, a shift hinted by the new Level Up trailer. The trailer showcases Bowser Jr. in a darker, pupil‑less “Fury” form reminiscent of the Fury Bowser power‑up from Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. This visual...
By Screen Rant
Social•Feb 12, 2026
YouTube TV Sports Plan Beats Fubo and DirecTV
You have questions. @JacobFeldman4 has answers 👇 How YouTube TV’s Sports Plan Compares to Fubo, DirecTV Offers https://t.co/YIvOepQPGV via @sportico
By Scott Soshnick
Social•Feb 12, 2026
NFL Appoints Tiger Woods' TMRW Sports to Run Flag Football
EXCLUSIVE: NFL Picks Tiger Woods’ TMRW Sports to Lead Flag Football Ops 👇https://t.co/7SPgnxBth1 via @sportico @novy_williams
By Scott Soshnick
Social•Feb 12, 2026
Amazon's $93M Thriller Projects $15‑17M Weekend Gross
Amazon's Chris Hemsworth thriller CRIME 101 cost $93 million to make ($108.8m gross, minus $15.8m incentive). It's projected to gross around $15m-$17m over the long weekend.... https://t.co/XUFU680JLW
By Matthew Belloni
Social•Feb 12, 2026
DOJ Removes Antitrust Chief Over Netflix‑Warner Review
DOJ Ousts Antitrust Chief Gail Slater, Who Was Reviewing Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger https://t.co/l7b5hTZGvH via @variety
By Todd Spangler
Social•Feb 12, 2026
Fathom Announces 2026 Classic Film Reissue Lineup
With increasing popularity of rereleases, re-release focused distributor #Fathom unveils batch of all time classic reissues slated for 2026 at US #BoxOffice: #ABeautifulMind #BenHur #CitizenKane #FriedGreenTomatoes #GoneWiththeWind #ItsaWonderfulLife #OceansEleven #SilenceoftheLambs #TheBirdcage #TheFifthElement #TheMalteseFalcon #WillyWonkaAndtheChocolateFactory
By Luiz Fernando
Social•Feb 12, 2026
Ubisoft Beats Forecast, Rainbow Six Mobile Hits 18M Pre‑Regs
Ubisoft in Paris just reported its Q3 + sounded pretty happy, beating their forecast. No Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake announcement yet, but they did confirm Rainbow Six Mobile has 18M pre-registrations and is due out worldwide on Feb 23. Call with...
By Serkan Toto
Social•Feb 12, 2026
Jay Shetty's Perfect Strangers Signs Netflix Deals for Two Series
.@jayshetty Launches Perfect Strangers Production Shingle, Which Has Inked Netflix Deals for Two TV Series (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/XXud6rhNPc via @variety
By Todd Spangler