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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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Mark Jenkin’s next film, *Rose of Nevada*, returns to his signature tactile style, shooting on a Bolex H16 16mm camera that produces deliberate scratches and red‑light leaks. The story follows George MacKay’s Nick and Callum Turner’s Liam as they board a ghost ship that reappears after three decades, only to experience a disorienting shift back to the early 1990s. The first trailer, released by 1‑2 Special, teases a blend of time‑slip mystery and a struggling coastal community’s hope for revival. The film is slated for a June 19, 2025 theatrical debut.
Industrial‑scale sports piracy now generates billions in lost revenue, with 24% of live‑sports views in 2024 coming from illegal streams. Rights holders such as LaLiga, the NFL and the Premier League face a 142% surge in piracy incidents, prompting a...
Kevin Morby announced his forthcoming album Little Wide Open, slated for release on May 15, 2026 via Dead Oceans. The record is produced by Aaron Dessner of The National and includes guest performances from Justin Vernon, Katie Gavin, Amelia Meath, and Lucinda Williams. A video for the lead...
The New York Times’ weekly bestseller roundup for the week of Feb. 15 highlights a diverse slate of titles across hardcover and paperback formats. Literary fiction such as Virginia Evans’ *The Correspondent* and George Saunders’ *Vigil* lead the hardcover fiction list,...
Grammy Best New Artist nominees KATSEYE, Olivia Dean and Leon Thomas are leveraging Spotify’s native tools to turn casual listeners into active superfans. KATSEYE used a Countdown Page and Clips to make its EP release an interactive event, while Dean...
Microsoft withdrew a DMCA takedown notice it had filed against the voxel sandbox Allumeria, which was accused of using Minecraft gameplay and assets. Valve initially removed Allumeria’s Steam page in response, but restored it after Microsoft’s claim was withdrawn. The...
The Super Bowl LX drew 124.9 million viewers and earned a 36.74 rating in the 18‑49 demo, a modest decline from the 2025 game. Its post‑game broadcast retained 61.3 million viewers with an 18.58 rating, underscoring the event’s lingering pull. The 2026...
Colombian producer Sofia Kourtesis will release a new DJ Kicks mix on March 27 through K7, opening the set with her first original track “Los Poemas No Siempre Riman.” The 21‑track compilation blends four of her own songs with exclusive contributions from...
The Envelope analyses this year’s Best Picture slate by matching each nominee to historic Oscar winners, drawing parallels in genre, theme, and narrative structure. Guillermo del Toro’s "Frankenstein" echoes the fantastical romance of 2018’s "The Shape of Water," while Ryan Coogler’s...
The article curates six essential books that capture the Southwest’s desert spirit, ranging from Mary Austin’s 1903 lyrical essays to Forrest Gander’s 2024 poetic meditation. Classics like Edward Abbey’s *Desert Solitaire* introduced the region’s fragile beauty to a national audience,...
Sky announced a world‑first bundle that combines Netflix, Disney+, Hayu and HBO Max under a single Sky TV subscription. The partnership adds Disney+ immediately, HBO Max becomes available on 26 March, and Hayu’s reality‑TV lineup joins in July. All services are delivered through...
At NAB Show 2026, LiveU introduced its most extensive IP‑video ecosystem, centered on the new LU900Q field unit with native LiveU IQ connectivity. The company also displayed LiveU Nexus, a universal gateway that normalises IP feeds, and LiveU Studio, a...
Italian public broadcaster Rai has awarded Imagine Communications a three‑year frame contract to deploy its Selenio Network Processor (SNP) as the core of its migration from SDI to IP across master and production control rooms. The SNP will act as...
In this episode, host Matt Belloni sits down with Jeff Probst, the longtime host and showrunner of "Survivor," to explore the behind‑the‑scenes mechanics that have kept the reality series thriving for 50 seasons. Probst breaks down the show's massive production...
Christopher Nolan’s *The Dark Knight* introduces the Joker through a high‑octane bank heist rather than dialogue, using the bus‑flip sequence to expose the villain’s chaotic genius. The opening action reveals the Joker’s meticulous planning, ruthless manipulation of his crew, and...
The blue box and accompanying blue key in David Lynch’s “Mulholland Drive” serve not as literal plot devices but as symbolic thresholds between the protagonist’s dream world and her grim reality. When Rita opens the box, the camera plunges into...
AI-generated influencers such as Lil Miquela, Lu do Magalu, and Noonoouri have transitioned from tech curiosities to major commercial assets, with agencies mass‑producing virtual personas and brands allocating sizable budgets. Ogilvy forecasts that AI virtual influencers will command 30% of...
The article reexamines Blade Runner’s Esper scene, arguing that its purpose is not to showcase futuristic tech but to explore how belief shapes memory. While the visual effect appears to let Deckard extract hidden depth from a photograph, the film...
Saturday’s primetime TV ratings show the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics still leading the night with a 1.76 rating and 11.15 million viewers on NBC, though numbers slipped slightly from the opening competitive night. College basketball on ESPN delivered solid cable performance,...
Joji’s new album “Piss in the Wind,” his first release after parting ways with 88 Rising, attempts to modernize his alt‑R&B sound with a mix of weepy piano ballads and aggressive trap‑infused tracks. The record shines when noisy, darkwave‑styled production...
British singer Ella Mai releases her third studio album, Do You Still Love Me?, showcasing a polished blend of mid‑tempo R&B, soul, and rap influences. The record leans on nostalgic ’90s‑era hooks while embracing contemporary, atmospheric production from longtime collaborator Mustard....
The NHL has accelerated talks with ESPN and TNT Sports to renegotiate its U.S. media rights, aiming to lock in deals before the NFL’s upcoming rights cycle. Paramount refreshed its hostile tender offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, adding a $0.25‑per‑share...
Britney Spears sold her share of music rights to Primary Wave. Most of her masters are likely owned by major labels (via Jive). Max Martin wrote and produced many of her biggest hits. A low nine-figure deal is possible (as implied from...
Disney plans a Super Bowl 'ManningCast' in 2027 and is readying a suite of content tie-ins across the company to boost its first Big Game telecast since 2006 https://t.co/SeOEIMWDUR
Super Bowl LVIII, featuring the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, recorded a 39.4 household rating and 124.93 million viewers across NBC, Peacock and Telemundo, marking a 6 % drop in rating and 2 % decline in total audience from the previous year....
TV Q&A: What happened to “Fan N’Ation” on @KDKA ? Why did @disney fumble #TheMuppets so bad? What ages are needed for #MayorofKingstown extras? Via @TribLIVE - https://t.co/5vc1w9CAms https://t.co/WZsQabAOQj
Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media Inks Co-Production Deal for Madison Tevlin’s ‘21 Questions’ Podcast https://t.co/3nXJ8qkOiP via @variety
Britney Spears has agreed to sell the publishing rights to her hit catalog to music‑publishing firm Primary Wave for an estimated $200 million. The deal adds Spears’ early‑2000s pop anthems to a roster that already includes Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks and...
Small Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholder Blasts ‘Flawed, Inferior’ Netflix Offer and Backs Paramount’s Hostile Bid — but Will It Matter? https://t.co/NGSPvAdqOW via @variety
David Fincher’s 1995 thriller *Se7en* survived a near‑fatal script mishap when his agent sent him the original, un‑sanitized draft instead of a studio‑approved version. The draft contained the now‑iconic climax where Detective Mills discovers his wife’s head in a box,...
Rapper Cardi B and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who welcomed a son in November 2025, are reportedly no longer together. The breakup speculation intensified after the couple stopped following each other on Instagram and the Patriots’ 29‑13...
Tamron’s latest Japanese financial report hints at a rollout of up to ten new interchangeable lenses in 2026, building on a busy 2025 that introduced the 16‑30mm f/2.8 and 25‑200mm f/2.8‑5.6 models. The prospective lineup would span Sony E‑mount, Nikon Z‑mount, Canon...
FT Strategies and the Knight Foundation released "The Local News Playbook," a research‑driven guide for building sustainable local news operations. The report rejects one‑size‑fits‑all solutions, instead mapping value creation across the ecosystem. It highlights community connection, owned relationships, and uniquely...
SiriusXM’s Q4 earnings showed flat revenue year‑over‑year but a notable subscriber rebound, with 110,000 new self‑pay users offsetting a full‑year loss of 301,000. Monthly churn among self‑pay customers improved, falling to 15% from 16% YoY, leaving the company with a...
Weigel Broadcasting announced Elizabeth Tumulty as senior vice president of affiliate relations, succeeding Maura McDonough Cope, who is retiring after a 42‑year television career. Tumulty brings more than two decades of experience, most recently overseeing affiliate operations at CBS and...
Gabe Klinger’s feature debut *Isabel* will world‑premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2026, after a new trailer and exclusive poster were released. The film follows a São Paulo sommelière who dreams of leaving her demanding fine‑dining job...
International esports tournament operator BLAST has renewed its partnership with ASUS Republic of Gamers for the 2026 season of its Counter‑Strike 2 series. Under the agreement, ASUS ROG will provide official monitors, PCs, laptops, keyboards and mice for six BLAST Premier...
Hagerty Inc. has launched a free, ad‑supported streaming (FAST) channel on Amazon Prime Video, delivering 24/7 automotive programming. The channel features hundreds of hours of original content, with new episodes added weekly, including titles such as Icons, Revelations, and Barn...
Ricky Martin’s surprise appearance during the Super Bowl LX halftime show turned a 30‑second musical interlude into a bold statement on Puerto Rico’s colonial legacy. Backed by the sound of a cuatro, he performed “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii,” linking the island’s history to contemporary gentrification pressures....
Hip‑hop artist Baby Keem announced his sophomore album *Ca$ino*, slated for release on February 20 through pgLang, Eerie Times and Columbia Records. The record includes high‑profile features from cousin Kendrick Lamar and Too $hort, and the trailer showcases family footage and a preview of...
Major media players are deploying generative‑AI tools to accelerate film and TV production. Disney’s strategic push, backed by its partnership with OpenAI, focuses on cost reduction, while Amazon’s new Head of AI Studios aims to streamline creative workflows. ByteDance and...
Zeiss has launched the Aatma Prime series, a collection of nine T1.5 full‑frame cinema lenses spanning 18 mm to 135 mm. The lenses marry classic Zeiss optical character—soft skin tones, low contrast, and distinctive bokeh—with modern data‑rich design and workflow compatibility. Aatma...
Lee Enterprises reported a 10% drop in total operating revenue to $130 million for Q4 2025, while digital subscription revenue grew 5% to $22.7 million. Despite the revenue boost, the company’s digital‑only subscriber base shrank from 728,000 in March to 609,000 by year‑end,...
Gabriel Mascaro’s *The Blue Trail*, winner of the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at Berlin, will debut in the United States on April 3 via Dekanalog. The trailer showcases a near‑future Brazil where the state forces seniors into isolated colonies, prompting...
SoundExchange announced that it has added 17 new international collective‑management agreements, expanding its reach to cover more than 91% of the global neighboring‑rights market. The new partnerships span Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, bringing territories such as Kenya,...
Nadav Lapid’s fifth feature, *Yes*, debuted in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, delivering a razor‑sharp satire of Israeli nationalism in the wake of the October 7 attacks. The film follows a jazz musician and his dancer wife who agree to say “yes” to...
Public Media Venture Group (PMVG) introduced TechBundle, a modular suite that combines master control, transmission monitoring, traffic, and streaming services for local public media stations. By negotiating system‑wide pricing, the bundle offers enterprise‑grade tools at lower costs than separate contracts,...
Renowned cinematographer Roger Deakins released his new book, *Reflections: On Cinematography*, co‑authored with his wife James Ellis Deakins. The memoir pulls back the curtain on his creative process, from deciphering story emotions to choosing light and composition. Deakins also warns...
Blackmagic Design released raw footage from the URSA Cine 17K 65, captured in the period short film “To Fly or Float.” The film, shot by cinematographer Ben Saffer with Cooke Panchro 65/i lenses, showcases the camera’s 65 mm RGBW sensor and 17,520 × 8,040...
Wednesday, an indie‑rock band, announced it is leaving talent agency Wasserman after the U.S. Justice Department released emails linking CEO Casey Wasserman to Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein. The disclosure sparked a wave of public condemnations, with...
