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How to Be One of the Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker
NewsFeb 6, 2026

How to Be One of the Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker

At Sundance 2026, Garrett Patten and industry leaders highlighted three top‑ranking locations—Santa Fe, Massachusetts, and Fort Worth—as ideal places to live and work for filmmakers. They emphasized that generous tax incentives, ranging from 25% in Massachusetts to up to 40%...

By MovieMaker
What to Expect From the SAG-AFTRA 2026 Contract Negotiations: AI, Residuals, Health and Pension Plans, and When to Expect a...
NewsFeb 6, 2026

What to Expect From the SAG-AFTRA 2026 Contract Negotiations: AI, Residuals, Health and Pension Plans, and When to Expect a...

SAG‑AFTRA will reopen contract talks with the AMPTP on February 9, 2026, a month ahead of the current agreement’s June 30 expiration. The negotiations, now led by new union president Sean Astin and AMPTP chief Greg Hessinger, will focus on three hot‑button...

By IndieWire — Business
Opinion: In-Game Advertising Can ‘Enhance Relevance’
NewsFeb 6, 2026

Opinion: In-Game Advertising Can ‘Enhance Relevance’

ITV introduced picture‑in‑picture advertising during the opening match of the 2026 Six Nations, using a split‑screen format that aired alongside live action. Ease Live CEO Kjetil Horneland argues this reflects a broader industry need to monetize premium sports rights without...

By TVBEurope
UK High-End Television Production Spend Passes £4 Billion
NewsFeb 6, 2026

UK High-End Television Production Spend Passes £4 Billion

The United Kingdom's high‑end television (HETV) sector posted a record‑breaking £4 billion in production spend for 2025, a 17 percent jump from the previous year. This surge follows a decade of generous tax‑relief incentives introduced in 2013, which have steadily attracted both...

By TVBEurope
G2 Sign Skewmond to New LEC Deal Until End of 2028
NewsFeb 5, 2026

G2 Sign Skewmond to New LEC Deal Until End of 2028

G2 Esports has extended jungler Rudy “SkewMond” Semaan’s contract through November 2028, outlasting mid‑lane star Caps’ current deal. Skewmond, who earned MVP honors in every playoff series and helped G2 win the 2025 LEC title, now has a four‑year commitment....

By Esports News UK
Call of Duty League Championship 2026 Headed to Las Vegas With $2 Million Prize Pool
NewsFeb 5, 2026

Call of Duty League Championship 2026 Headed to Las Vegas With $2 Million Prize Pool

The Call of Duty League announced that its 2026 Championship will be held in Las Vegas from July 16‑19 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The four‑day event will feature the league’s 12 franchise teams competing for a $2 million...

By Inven Global
GOG Did an AMA and Here's some Highlights - Like How They'll Continue Using Generative AI
NewsFeb 5, 2026

GOG Did an AMA and Here's some Highlights - Like How They'll Continue Using Generative AI

GOG, now under new ownership, held a Reddit AMA outlining its future direction. The company confirmed it will continue experimenting with generative AI while emphasizing human oversight. It announced early‑stage efforts to bring Linux support and the Galaxy client to...

By GamingOnLinux
Epic’s Plans for Its Game Store Include Launching on the Next Xbox
NewsFeb 5, 2026

Epic’s Plans for Its Game Store Include Launching on the Next Xbox

In this episode, Epic Games head of the Epic Games Store, Steve Allison, discusses the platform’s growth and future roadmap, highlighting 67 million monthly users, a 16% conversion rate from free giveaways, and $400 million in third‑party revenue for 2025. He outlines...

By Game File (Stephen Totilo)
NFL Wants to Revise TV Deals Years Before They Expire
NewsFeb 4, 2026

NFL Wants to Revise TV Deals Years Before They Expire

The NFL is preparing to renegotiate its broadcast and streaming contracts years before the current $110 billion agreement expires in the early 2030s. The league cites record viewership — the highest since 1989 — and projected revenue of $25 billion as evidence...

By New York Times — Media & Advertising
Take-Two Raises Outlook, Expects Record FY2027 Net Bookings Driven by GTA 6
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Take-Two Raises Outlook, Expects Record FY2027 Net Bookings Driven by GTA 6

Take‑Two Interactive reported third‑quarter FY2026 net bookings of $1.76 billion, a 28% year‑over‑year increase, driven largely by recurrent consumer spending that now represents 76% of total bookings. GAAP net revenue rose to $1.70 billion while the operating loss narrowed to $92.9 million. The...

By Inven Global
Grammy Awards Audience Declines by a Million Viewers
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Grammy Awards Audience Declines by a Million Viewers

The 2026 Grammy Awards attracted roughly 14.4 million viewers, about one million fewer than the previous year. This 6 percent drop marks the second straight year the ceremony has lost audience share, reversing a post‑pandemic upswing for many award shows. In contrast,...

By New York Times — Media & Advertising
The Original Meets the Parody: Escape From Duckov Secures a Collaboration with Escape From Tarkov
NewsFeb 3, 2026

The Original Meets the Parody: Escape From Duckov Secures a Collaboration with Escape From Tarkov

Escape from Duckov, a parody of the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov, announced an official collaboration with the original title. Battlestate Games revealed the partnership on X, teasing a joint event with a "Wanna party up?" teaser image. Duckov retains...

By Inven Global
Christy Tanner Named C.E.O. of New York Public Radio
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Christy Tanner Named C.E.O. of New York Public Radio

Christy Tanner has been appointed chief executive of New York Public Radio, taking the helm on February 4, 2026. Tanner arrives from a distinguished career at CBS News, the Associated Press, and as former head of TV Guide Digital, where...

By New York Times — Media & Advertising
New ‘Disney Inspire’ Visa Card Revealed | List of All Benefits + How to Earn Rewards
NewsFeb 3, 2026

New ‘Disney Inspire’ Visa Card Revealed | List of All Benefits + How to Earn Rewards

Disney and Chase launched the Disney Inspire Visa Card on Feb 3, 2026, adding a premium offering to the existing Disney Visa lineup. The card carries a $149 annual fee and bundles a $300 statement credit after $1,000 spend in the first...

By Attractions Magazine
GRAC, KOCCA Sign MOU to Strengthen User Relief for Probabilistic Items
NewsJan 30, 2026

GRAC, KOCCA Sign MOU to Strengthen User Relief for Probabilistic Items

South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAD) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) signed a memorandum of understanding to improve relief for users harmed by probabilistic‑item systems, such as loot boxes. The agreement links GRAD’s Probabilistic Item User...

By Inven Global
Building A Billion-Dollar Fandom With David Lee, CFO And COO Of WEBTOON Entertainment
NewsJan 30, 2026

Building A Billion-Dollar Fandom With David Lee, CFO And COO Of WEBTOON Entertainment

WEBTOON Entertainment, the world’s largest digital‑comics platform, went public on NASDAQ in June 2024 under the ticker WBTN. The company hosts 24 million creators who generate more than 120 000 new stories each day and reaches 160 million monthly active users, primarily 18‑to‑25‑year‑olds....

By StrategicCFO360 (Chief Executive Group)
Interview: As Arc Raiders Surges, Nexon CEO Eyes the West (and Is Dreaming of Gaming's "Third Wave")
NewsJan 21, 2026

Interview: As Arc Raiders Surges, Nexon CEO Eyes the West (and Is Dreaming of Gaming's "Third Wave")

In this interview, Nexon CEO Junghun Lee discusses the unexpected runaway success of Arc Raiders, which has sold over 12.4 million copies and outperformed the company’s own forecasts. He explains how the game’s social dynamics—teamwork, betrayal, and interpersonal drama—have driven its...

By Game File (Stephen Totilo)
Reports of Ad-Supported Xbox Game Streams Show Microsoft's Lack of Imagination
NewsJan 19, 2026

Reports of Ad-Supported Xbox Game Streams Show Microsoft's Lack of Imagination

Microsoft is reportedly testing an ad‑supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing non‑subscribers to stream games they already own for limited sessions. The pilot would grant roughly one hour of gameplay per session, funded by short video ads. This approach...

By Ars Technica – Gaming