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Dubai’s Global Village has announced its Ramadan operating schedule for the 2026 season, extending evening hours to 1 am on weekdays and 2 am on weekends. The park introduced a family‑focused ticket package—four tickets for Dhs 30 with additional tickets at Dhs 7.5 and three free tickets per purchase. Seasonal entertainment includes an iftar tent, live traditional music, and a 10:30 pm fireworks display. New attractions such as Gardens of the World, the Dragon Kingdom experience, and the Little Wonderers indoor park debut during its 30th season, which runs through 10 May 2025.
Cinemark reported fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $776 million, a 5% year‑over‑year decline despite the strong box‑office draw of “Zootopia 2” and “Avatar Fire and Ash.” Attendance fell 13% to 44.3 million, and earnings per share slipped to 16 cents, missing analyst expectations. Concession sales dropped to $302.4 million,...
Openstage is extending its Ticket Unlocks platform, which uses fan data to prioritize ticket access, to a broader roster of artists after successful pilots with superstars like Bad Bunny and Radiohead. The system validates fan profiles, blocks bots, and lets artists...
Local affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC are adopting cloud‑based automation from Cuez, allowing a single anchor to operate cameras, graphics and audio. Gray Media, which owns over 180 stations, piloted the system at its KNOP News 2 station in...
Italian broadcast production firm Videe completed live‑production trials using six Sony 5G kits, integrating the NXL‑ME80 media edge processor, CBK‑RPU7 remote unit and PDT‑FP1 transmitter. The technology was tested across diverse events, from the Nitto ATP Finals football matches to...
Netflix has opened a new 8,500‑square‑metre headquarters in Mexico City, cementing its commitment to the country’s booming audiovisual sector. The facility serves both as a corporate base and a creative workspace, featuring a 278‑square‑metre post‑production suite. Netflix’s investment of $1 billion...
Councilmember Adrin Nazarian secured committee approval for nine filming‑friendly proposals, including faster soundstage certification, a free permit for micro‑shoots, reduced parking fees, and an independent audit of permitting. Amendments trimmed police and fire regulations and removed special‑condition hurdles in neighborhoods like...
Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas has selected Anuvu as its new inflight entertainment (IFE) partner, with the collaboration kicking off in January 2026. The deal brings Anuvu’s extensive content library—including HBO Max and Formula 1—into GOL’s cabins, promising higher‑quality streams and a broader...
Germans averaged 10 hours and 53 minutes of media consumption per day in 2025, according to VAUNET’s Media Usage Analysis. Audio and audiovisual content together accounted for 9 hours and 38 minutes, with linear television and radio still commanding the...
Omnicom Group announced a post‑IPG acquisition restructuring aimed at delivering $1.5 billion of run‑rate synergies, doubling its original target, with $900 million expected in 2026. The company retained a $23.1 billion revenue base, achieving roughly 4% organic growth while planning to divest $2.5 billion...
MS Now is teaming with Crooked Media to launch a weekly compilation show, "Crooked on MS Now," featuring highlights from Crooked’s podcasts such as "Pod Save America" and "Assembly Required" with Stacey Abrams. The program debuts on Feb. 28 and...
The FCC’s chair, Brendan Carr, signaled support for the pending Nexstar‑Tegna merger and indicated the agency will move forward, though details on the required waiver or audience‑cap exception remain unsettled. Commissioners Anna Gomez and Olivia Trusty are expected to join...
YouTube’s AdBlitz showcase for Super Bowl 60 identified the most‑viewed and engaging ad campaigns across the event’s week-long window. e.l.f. Cosmetics topped the list with nearly 40 million views, while Budweiser, Michelob, Jeep, Google and Salesforce also earned top spots. The platform...
Reddit’s advertising team released a seven‑page guide outlining four emerging trends that are boosting brand engagement on the platform. The trends—nostalgia‑driven storytelling, user‑generated content social proof, niche‑inspired campaigns, and multi‑phase “unfolding” activations—are backed by community data and case studies. Brands...
Warner Bros. Discovery’s Global Consumer Products unit has partnered with Sport Star Academy to embed the Looney Tunes franchise into Australian grassroots soccer and basketball holiday camps. The program, aimed at children aged four to twelve, will launch across five...
Longtime producer Jake Weiner has left Good Fear after a 25‑year partnership with Chris Bender to launch his own management and production company, Harvest Hill Entertainment. The new boutique firm starts with a roster that includes Oscar‑nominated writer Allison Schroeder,...
Players Era, the college basketball tournament that pays athletes NIL compensation, is demanding more than $50 million annually for broadcast rights to its expanded early‑season event. Networks have so far rejected the offer, citing the price as far above typical preseason...
A federal judge in the Southern District of New York has established a detailed briefing schedule for the next phase of the Cumulus Media versus Nielsen lawsuit. Nielsen’s counterclaims allege Cumulus illegally shared confidential ratings data with Eastlan Ratings, violating...
The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued two waivers this month allowing broadcasters to temporarily take Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment offline while relocating it. Fort Myers Broadcasting received approval to move EAS gear for three Florida stations,...
The Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance (WMSA), formed in 2025, is lobbying U.S. regulators to protect and expand spectrum for professional wireless microphones used in large live events. Recent data from the Super Bowl 2026 and Paris 2024 Olympics show massive...
ATSC President Madeleine Noland told RBR+TVBR that ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) is now live in the United States, South Korea, parts of the Caribbean and Brazil, where a hybrid broadcast model is used. While adoption has been uneven—some markets lagging and...
Nippon TV has launched a new vertical‑video unit called Viral Pocket, dedicated to micro‑drama and Gen Z‑focused storytelling. The division will develop platform‑native IP, handle end‑to‑end vertical production, and provide KPI‑driven marketing support. It builds on the broadcaster’s micro‑drama hits, including...
Counterplay Games and publisher Fictions announced a limited‑time demo for their roguelite third‑person shooter Armatus, debuting on PC via Steam on February 23 as part of Steam Next Fest 2026. The demo runs through March 2, giving players a taste of the...
Alan Mruvka, co‑founder of E! Entertainment, has unveiled Filmology Labs: Content Creation Studios in Paterson, New Jersey. The 250,000 sq ft campus represents a $250 million investment and houses 21 purpose‑built sound stages optimized for vertical micro‑drama storytelling, including his Verza TV platform, which aims...
The Department of Justice has launched a wide‑ranging investigation into Netflix’s planned $82.7 billion merger with Warner Bros., citing antitrust concerns over media consolidation. Critics argue the probe is a political maneuver to aid billionaire Larry Ellison’s competing bid for Warner’s...
Fremantle UK has entered a strategic partnership with Flowstate, a new creative agency founded by Premier League star Eberechi Eze. The collaboration will produce premium entertainment, factual and brand‑funded scripted and unscripted series across sport, music, fashion and broader culture. Both...
Sinclair Media announced the launch of "Criminally Obsessed," a daily true‑crime video podcast that will air Monday through Thursday on YouTube and major audio platforms. Hosted by veteran investigative journalist Anne Emerson, the series promises in‑depth coverage of high‑profile cases,...
VIDAA, now rebranded as V, is set to launch its V Index measurement platform in Q2, blending traditional linear TV data with streaming‑app viewership. The solution will initially roll out across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, leveraging the company’s...
Roku reported a robust Q4, with revenue rising 16% to $1.39 billion and EPS flipping to a profit of $0.53, beating expectations. Platform revenue surged 18% to $1.22 billion, driven by video ads and premium subscriptions, while device revenue barely grew. Adjusted...
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has appointed Oak View Group’s Global Partnerships division as its exclusive sponsorship sales partner. Within days, the league secured its first multiyear deal with Global Industrial, marking the inaugural partnership under the new commercial...
Network18 Media & Investments has rolled out Grass Valley’s Playout X, powered by the AMPP OS, across its linear TV, OTT, and web services. The unified platform replaces a patchwork of legacy vendor solutions, consolidating playout, ingest, ad‑replacement, watermarking and delivery under...
Riot Games announced the VALORANT VCT 2026 Season Capsule, dropping on Feb 19 at 1 pm CT and staying in the store until Masters Santiago concludes on Mar 15. The limited‑time bundle includes a VCT Sigil melee skin, four regional playercards, and a VCT‑themed Flex...
Television viewing in the United States rose to a 12‑month high in January 2026, with total TV usage up 3.7% from December. Cable captured the largest monthly gain, representing 21.2% of all TV consumption and adding a full share point....
United Talent Agency’s Production Arts division is steering top crafts talent—cinematographers, production designers, costume artists—into non‑film projects such as hospitality design, international backlots, and publishing. Agents Pete Franciosa and Mike Rubi view these gigs as creative extensions that keep artists...
Sinclair Inc. CFO Narinder Sahai will present at two investor conferences in March, using the platform to promote the company’s transition to ATSC 3.0 broadcast technology. The appearances aim to showcase Sinclair’s growth strategy, its portfolio of stations—including flagship WBFF‑TV in...
AEG’s ticketing arm AXS has appointed Henrik Berndtson as Head of the Nordics, placing him in Stockholm to steer regional operations. The move aligns with AXS’s aggressive European rollout, complementing recent hires in Europe and a joint venture in Japan. Berndtson...
Discord will showcase its Social SDK at Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco on March 9, 2026, where senior developer Anthony Tešija will present strategies for acquiring, retaining, and monetising mobile gamers via Discord. He will outline how the platform’s community...
U.S. video game consumer spending is projected to hit $62.8 billion in 2026, a 3% rise from the previous year, according to market‑research firm Circana. The growth is anchored by strong hardware demand for the Nintendo Switch 2 and the launch of...
At Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026, Aurora UK Awards highlighted women and non‑binary leaders, featuring an interview with former Monument Valley director Jennifer Estaris. Estaris emphasizes designing inclusion into hiring, mentorship, and leadership culture, arguing it drives creative and commercial...
Contractor management platform Mellow has introduced Indie Launchpad, a support program for independent game studios. The initiative offers eligible teams of up to 15 developers six months of full access to Mellow’s platform and its AI Scout freelancer‑matching tool, with...
GAIM, a Nashville‑based operator of five digital multicast networks, announced a major expansion during its self‑described "transformative period." CEO Joel Wertman and Co‑President/COO Otto Padrón are guiding the growth, which includes a new studio in the Marathon Village district. The...
CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition will arrive on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium this Thursday, covering both Xbox One and Series consoles. The bundle adds the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine...
Apple Music is testing an AI‑powered playlist generator called Playlist Playground in the iOS 26.4 beta. The tool lets users type natural‑language prompts—such as “morning coffee music” or “disco songs that defined the 1970s”—to create 25‑track playlists with custom titles and...
AI tools are reshaping how brands source and contract user‑generated video, shifting focus from pristine production to post‑production fixability. By leveraging AI for audio cleanup, stabilization, denoising, upscaling, color correction, masking, and reframing, marketers can scale UGC faster and at...
Pocket Gamer Connects announced the 2026 PG Connects Summit in Shanghai for July 30, positioning the event as a gateway to ChinaJoy and the Chinese games market. Early registrants receive a 10 % ticket discount and access to the MeetToMatch platform for...
Zeno Media announced the promotion of Nikols Latuff from Vice President to Chief Growth Officer. Latuff, praised for her market intelligence and relationships with broadcasters and creators, will steer the company’s next phase of growth. Zeno is concentrating on podcast...
Analyst Matthew Ball released a new report describing a growing identity crisis in video games, noting that the industry has become increasingly fragmented over the past year. He points to divergent business models, platform silos, and shifting consumer habits as...
Warner Bros. Discovery rejected Paramount Skydance's $30‑per‑share acquisition proposal, signaling that the current offer does not meet its valuation expectations. The studio gave Paramount a seven‑day window, until February 23, to submit a revised, best‑and‑final bid. Paramount has indicated it could...
Portsmouth City Council has engaged Colliers to locate a new leisure or visitor‑attraction operator for the 170‑metre Spinnaker Tower. The council aims to "unlock" the tower's untapped potential by bringing in a partner that will invest, innovate and enhance the...
Gary Barlow has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with BMG that brings his four‑decade songwriting catalogue—including Take That hits and collaborations with Elton John and Robbie Williams—under BMG’s administration. The deal expands BMG’s roster of legendary writers such as Mick...
