Hoppers Worldwide Box Office: Set To Beat Amy Adams’ Breakthrough Film Enchanted’s $340M+ Lifetime
Hoppers, Pixar’s newest original animated film, has amassed $336.7 million worldwide, edging close to Disney’s 2007 hit Enchanted, which earned $340.5 million. The movie’s domestic total stands at $154.1 million and its international earnings at $182.6 million, positioning it to become the highest‑grossing original animation released after COVID. Analysts expect Hoppers to break the $400 million mark this weekend, surpassing Enchanted’s lifetime run. This milestone highlights shifting audience preferences toward fresh animated content.
The Drama North America Box Office: Edges Closer To Beating Florence Pugh Starrer Small-Budget A24 Hit Midsommar
Zendaya’s rom‑com The Drama is rapidly closing in on A24’s cult horror Midsommar, which earned $27.4 million domestically. After eight days the film has pulled $24.9 million in North America and $38.5 million worldwide, with a $2.9 million second‑Friday haul—the third‑largest second Friday in...
Gower Street Revises 2026 Global Box Office Estimate Ahead Of Cinemacon
Gower Street Analytics lowered its 2026 global box‑office forecast to $34.7 billion, a slight dip from the $35.0 billion estimate released in December 2025. The revision reflects a modest decline in the domestic market and a sharper drop in China, offset by...
The New Temtem Survival Game's Kickstarter Blew Past Its Big Goal In Half A Day And Its First Stretch Goal...
Crema Games' Kickstarter for Temtem: Pioneers hit its €90,000 primary goal (≈$98,000) in under nine hours, ultimately raising over €160,000 (≈$174,000) and unlocking the first stretch goal—a Crystal Biome—at €140,000 (≈$152,000). The campaign now eyes a second stretch goal, a...
YouTube Premium Price Hike in U.S. Sparks Concerns of Domestic Increase
YouTube announced its first U.S. Premium price increase in three years, raising the individual plan from $13.99 to $15.99 and the family plan to $26.99. YouTube Music Premium and the Lite tier each added $1 to their monthly fees. The...
This TikTok Vigilante Is Calling Out What He Says Are Obnoxious Influencers — and Getting Legal Threats
Jay, the face behind Daadi Snacks’ TikTok account, has turned spontaneous influencer takedowns into a viral side‑hustle, amassing over a million followers and millions of views. His deadpan critiques target food and travel creators, often prompting blocks, cease‑and‑desist letters, and...
'WUCHANG' Developer Leenzee Shuts Down Studio
Leenzee, the Chinese studio behind *WUCHANG*, has officially dissolved after the game’s launch in July 2025 failed to gain traction. Despite multiple patches that lifted the title to version 1.7, persistent performance flaws and a controversial story rewrite eroded player sentiment....
Rumour: Microsoft Might Not Launch Call Of Duty 2026 On Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has been offering Call of Duty titles day‑one on Xbox Game Pass, starting with Black Ops 6 in 2024 and continuing with Black Ops 7 last year. A recent Xbox Two podcast episode introduced a rumor that the upcoming Call of...
Who Wants the NFL? Netflix Have to Wait for More Games?
Netflix is seeking to double its NFL package from two to four games for the 2026 season, targeting a holiday matchup and an international game. The streamer currently pays about $150 million per season and could face a price tag of...
In a Surprise Move, Capcom Now Lets You Buy the Original Resident Evil Games
Capcom surprised gamers by releasing the original Resident Evil 1‑3 on Steam for $4.99 each, using the PC ports originally prepared by GOG. The move brings the classic survival‑horror titles to Valve’s far larger marketplace, exposing them to a broader audience...
Ministry to Kick Off Broadcast Talks to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive
Malaysia's Youth and Sports Ministry announced it will convene talks with broadcasters and relevant agencies to secure live television rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA’s asking price was cut from US$50 million (RM198.5 million) to US$35 million (RM138.9 million), yet local broadcasters...
‘A House of Cards’: How Did Wireless Festival Get It so Wrong on Kanye West?
Wireless Festival announced Ye as its 2026 headliner, prompting immediate backlash over his recent antisemitic comments. Major sponsors including Pepsi and Diageo pulled out, and the UK government denied Ye entry, leading to the event’s cancellation just days before the...
Controversial Hong Kong Documentary Pulled From Italian Film Festival
Award‑winning Hong Kong documentary *To My Nineteen‑Year‑Old Self* was withdrawn from the Far East Film Festival in Udine after a consent dispute surfaced. The film, co‑directed by Mabel Cheung Yuen‑ting, follows six Ying Wa Girls’ School students over a decade...
Dhurandhar 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 24 LIVE Updates: Ranveer Singh’s Film Bounces Back to Double-Digit Collections; Set to...
Ranveer Singh’s “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” posted a worldwide gross of ₹1,691.30 crore (≈$204 million), moving it into the fourth‑largest box‑office tally for an Indian film. The movie recorded a 92.9% jump in Saturday earnings, with occupancy rising to 24.3% across more than...
Two Japanese Blu-Ray Suppliers Commit To Physical Media
Two Japanese Blu‑ray manufacturers, I‑O Data and Verbatim Japan, announced a reinforced partnership to keep producing Blu‑ray drives and discs despite a market that is rapidly shifting toward digital downloads. The alliance will focus on securing component supplies and developing...
The Mandalorian & Grogu North America Box Office Projection: $70M+ Debut Expected, Will Fall Far Behind Star Wars: The Rise...
Disney’s upcoming theatrical release, The Mandalorian & Grogu, is projected to earn between $70 million and $85 million in its North American opening weekend. The figure is roughly $100 million shy of the $177.4 million debut recorded by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker...
Imminent Removal of CoD From Game Pass Will Show ‘Cracks’ in Microsoft’s Gaming Strategy, Leaker Suggests
Leaker Jez Corden warned that Activision’s flagship Call of Duty franchise may be pulled from Xbox Game Pass’ Day One program, ending its release‑day availability for subscribers. The potential removal could expose strategic gaps in Microsoft’s subscription model, especially as...
Customers May Not Like Netflix's Price Hikes, but Shareholders Will
Netflix raised subscription fees across its ad‑supported, standard and premium tiers, a move aimed at boosting revenue as competition intensifies. The price hike is intended to offset a projected 10 % rise in content costs by 2026, especially as the company...
A DAY TO REMEMBER Announces 'A Day To Remember's Big Ole Boat Show' Cruise With KNOCKED LOOSE, THE DEVIL WEARS...
A Day to Remember has teamed with festival‑cruise veteran Sixthman to launch the inaugural "Big Ole Boat Show," a four‑day cruise from Miami to Nassau aboard Norwegian Jewel from April 28 to May 2, 2027. Presale sign‑ups run through April...
3 More Cable TV Networks Are Shutting Down, Roku’s New Home Screen Beta Is Rolling Out, & More – The...
The cord‑cutting wave accelerated this week as FanDuel Sports Network announced it will shut down in April 2026, ending regional broadcasts for 13 NBA and seven NHL teams. QVC Group warned of a going‑concern status for its QVC and HSN...
What Entertainment Brands Can Learn From the WNBA
The WNBA has been crowned the fastest‑growing brand in the United States and will expand from 13 to 18 teams by 2030. Its success stems from a league‑first branding platform, “Welcome to the W,” that elevates the collective over any...
Roblox Plus Is Replacing the Current Premium Subscription, and It Sounds Like a Big Upgrade
Roblox is retiring its Premium subscription on April 30, replacing it with Roblox Plus at $4.99 per month. The new tier adds a 10% discount on in‑game purchases that rises to 20% after three consecutive months, unlimited private servers, and free, fee‑free...
Nexstar Is Ending National News From Sources Like NBC on Local News Casts on ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations...
Nexstar Media Group, the owner of more than 200 local TV stations reaching roughly 220 million Americans, announced it will drop national news segments sourced from the big three broadcast networks and replace them with content from its own cable news...
‘It Has Your Name on It, but I Don’t Think It’s You’: How AI Is Impersonating Musicians on Spotify
Jazz pianist Jason Moran discovered a fake album titled “For You” on Spotify, generated by AI and released without his consent. The incident is part of a growing wave of AI‑generated music impersonations that have targeted dozens of living and...
Sequel To Korea’s Most Popular Zombie Movie Is Leaving Netflix
Netflix will remove the Korean zombie sequel Peninsula and its predecessor Train to Busan from its streaming library on May 2, 2026 as part of its regular catalog refresh. Peninsula, the third film in Yeon Sang‑ho’s trilogy, earned $42.6 million worldwide but received...
Netflix Signs on as Mumbai Indians’ Official Entertainment Partner for IPL
Netflix has become the official entertainment partner of the Mumbai Indians, launching a short‑form digital film that riffs on Rohit Sharma’s viral “Garden mein aaya hai kya?” meme. The parody, starring comedian Sunil Grover as a Rohit look‑alike, was designed...
Before Apple Music, There Was MapleMusic—Canada’s Forgotten Pioneer
MapleMusic, founded in 1999 by Andy Maize, his brother Jeff, and tech entrepreneurs, pioneered a hybrid e‑commerce and distribution platform for Canadian artists. It offered a real‑time sales portal that let musicians track inventory and merchandise, predating mainstream SaaS tools....
Popular Action Movie Joining Streaming — Just Months After Box Office Disappointment
Edgar Wright’s 2025 remake of *The Running Man* will debut on Amazon Prime Video on April 17, 2025, just five months after a disappointing theatrical run. The film grossed $69.5 million worldwide against a $110 million production budget, resulting in a roughly...
The Brand Tightrope of the Summer: How to Make a Patriotic Sales Pitch for America250 that Won’t Make Anyone Mad
Coca‑Cola has launched a year‑long "Drink in America" video campaign to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary, echoing the iconic 1971 “Hilltop” ad. The spot showcases a modern, diverse tableau of American life while the nation grapples with deep partisan...
There’s a Critical Issue Facing the Movie Industry, Says Steven Soderbergh
Steven Soderbergh told Slate that the movie industry’s most pressing problem is getting audiences back into theaters, especially for mid‑budget, adult‑oriented films. He discussed his latest trio of releases—Presence, Black Box and the newly released The Christophers—and noted the disappointing...
Unilever Builds 300,000-Strong Influencer Network From 10,000 in Just 2 Years
Unilever has expanded its creator‑led marketing engine from roughly 10,000 influencers to almost 300,000 in just two years, a move the company says will drive peer‑driven brand advocacy. CEO Fernando Fernandez highlighted the rapid growth during a Barclays fireside chat,...
YouTube Premium Raises Subscription Prices Across Plans in First Hike Since 2023
YouTube announced its first Premium subscription price increase in the United States since 2023. The standard plan now costs $15.99 per month, up $2, while the Music and Premium Lite tiers rise $1 to $11.99 and $8.99 respectively. The Family...
Is Canada's 'Netflix Tax' Worth the Hassle It's Getting From the U.S.?
Canada’s Online Streaming Act (C‑11) forces streaming platforms that earn at least $25 million CAD (~$18 million USD) in Canada to remit 5 % of revenue to a national fund for Canadian content. The rule, designed to boost domestic production, is being challenged...
Fury: The Real Fight Is Not in the Ring or Ad Spend, but Brand Alignment
Tyson Fury’s comeback fight will stream on Netflix to 300 million viewers, turning the bout into a massive branding platform. Havas Media argues that success for advertisers now hinges on aligning with the live‑sport moment rather than chasing low CPM reach....
‘Greenland 2’ Settles Into Top Spot on Disc Sales Charts
Lionsgate’s sequel *Greenland 2: Migration* debuted at No. 1 on the Circana VideoScan chart, leading overall disc sales for the week ending April 4, 2026. The title generated $17.8 million at the domestic box office and saw HD formats account for 47% of its...
Viewpoint: What Happens Next for Nexstar and TEGNA?
U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley extended a temporary restraining order by a week, delaying a decision on whether to issue a permanent injunction that could block Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA. The deal, already cleared by the...
Elon Musk's X Is Finally Cracking Down on Engagement Farming with Big Overhaul to Its Monetization Program
X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, announced a revamp of its revenue‑sharing program to prioritize original, high‑quality posts and de‑rank low‑quality engagement‑farming content. Product head Nikita Bier said new tools will identify original authors and allocate a portion of...
Reliance Jewels Launches ‘Shubh Akshaya Tritiya, Smart Akshaya Tritiya’ Campaign
Reliance Jewels unveiled a "Shubh Akshaya Tritiya, Smart Akshaya Tritiya" campaign that blends traditional gold‑buying rituals with a modern investment narrative, featuring a father‑daughter dialogue starring Gajraj Rao and Pratibha Ranta. The multi‑channel rollout targets younger consumers while preserving cultural appeal ahead of the Akshaya Tritiya festival. Meanwhile,...
Krafton and Neptune Launch $5M Game Challenge for Indie and Mobile Devs
South Korean publisher Krafton has teamed with Neptune, operator of the Flick platform, to launch a global game development competition offering $5 million in funding and publishing support. The initiative targets indie and mobile developers, inviting entrepreneurial teams to submit projects...
Fox Entertainment CEO Claps Back at Vertical Dramas’ Bad Rap and Looks to the Future With Dhar Mann | Video
Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade defended vertical microdramas at TheWrap’s Creators x Hollywood Summit, arguing the format suffers from misunderstanding rather than merit. The company recently sealed a 40‑title deal with Dhar Mann Studios to expand its short‑form slate, a partnership forged in...
Pay $4,000 for Your Coachella Ticket? This California Bill May Curb Scalping
California Assemblymember Matt Haney introduced AB 1720, the California Fans First Act, to ban ticket resales above 10% of face value after Coachella GA passes fetched $4,000‑$5,000 on secondary markets. The bill targets scalpers and aims to protect fans from exorbitant...
Google Ads Agencies Hit With Scam Client Leads
Google Ads agencies are facing a surge of phishing scams that masquerade as high‑value client inquiries. Scammers craft spoofed emails and newly registered domains to trick agencies into granting access to My Client Center (MCC) accounts. Google’s product liaison, Ginny...
Rockstar Cites Importance Of Roblox And Fortnite In New Job Listing
Rockstar Games announced two new hires—a Strategy Research Associate and a Senior Manager—focused on its Creator Platform as development of Grand Theft Auto 6 nears completion. The roles target expertise in user‑generated content ecosystems such as Roblox, Fortnite and Twitch. By...
NAB Show Launches Content Creator VIP Program
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show has unveiled a Content Creator VIP Program aimed at top digital creators shaping media, storytelling and audience engagement. Selected creators receive free two‑year access to the show floor, exclusive discounts, VIP entry to...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is Dominating Summer Box Office Projections
The Devil Wears Prada 2, starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway, is projected to open between $85 million and $100 million domestically, making it the second‑largest summer debut after The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Box‑office trackers have raised their forecasts...
Amazon Luna No Longer Offering Third-Party Game Purchases, No Refunds Available
Amazon announced that Luna will cease all third‑party storefront integrations, ending individual game purchases and external subscriptions effective April 10, 2026. The move shifts Luna’s focus exclusively to content bundled with Amazon Prime, abandoning the original strategy of competing with...
Avengers: Doomsday MCU Movie Box Office Predictions Get Explosive Update
Avengers: Doomsday, the upcoming MCU sequel directed by the Russo brothers, is slated for a Dec 17, 2026 U.S. release. New tracking data cited by The Hollywood Reporter indicates the film is “exploding” on long‑lead box‑office forecasts, outpacing early expectations. The movie...
Phoebe Gates and the Contentious Debate over Fair Pay for Influencers
A viral X post alleged that Phoebe Gates, co‑founder of AI shopping startup Phia, rejected a creator's $4,000 user‑generated‑content fee and offered $400, citing budget constraints. The 23‑year‑old, daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, recently secured $35 million in Series A funding,...
FCC Orders North Carolina Translator Back Off the Air for Interference
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered the 150‑watt FM translator W252EL in Cary, North Carolina, to shut down after determining it continues to cause harmful interference with Lakes Media’s Class C3 station WLUS‑FM 98.3 in Clarksburg, Virginia. Despite installing a...
Oak View Group Appoints Shazmah Hakim As Chief Legal Officer
Oak View Group (OVG) announced Shazmah Hakim as its new Chief Legal Officer, based in Denver and reporting to CEO Chris Granger. Hakim joins from Remington Lodging and Hospitality after more than 25 years of global legal work in real...