Trailer Released for the New Isabel Allende Adaptation ‘The House of the Spirits’
Prime Video has dropped the trailer for “The House of the Spirits,” its first Spanish-language series adaptation of Isabel Allende’s celebrated novel. The drama follows three generations of women over five decades of love, power struggles and political upheaval in a fictional South American country. Alfonso Herrera headlines as the ruthless patriarch Esteban Trueba, while Allende herself serves as executive producer alongside Eva Longoria. The series debuts April 29 with three episodes, releasing new chapters weekly through May 13.
Creator Economy Briefing: Alix Earle Launches Skincare Brand, Unilever Appoints Influencer Agency, Ambassador Marketing Gains Traction
Today's creator‑economy briefing highlights a shift toward long‑term ambassador partnerships, the rise of influencer‑turned‑founders, and enterprise‑level investments in structured influencer programs. Brands are replacing one‑off campaigns with ongoing creator relationships to boost credibility, while Alix Earle launched her skincare line...
ByteDance Rolls Out Seedance 2.0, as OpenAI Scraps Sora
ByteDance unveiled Seedance 2.0, a text‑to‑video model that produces near‑Hollywood‑quality clips, prompting immediate backlash from major studios over potential copyright infringement. The company paused its global rollout while expanding the service in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Southeast...
Netflix Sets ‘The Lords’ Day’ Series Adaptation with Damson Idris To Star
Netflix announced a six‑part political thriller, *The Lords’ Day*, starring Damson Idris, who will also serve as executive producer. The series adapts Michael Dobbs’s novel – the same author behind *House of Cards* – and is being produced by Bad...
Disney+ Is After Local Productions for a Local Audience - Series Mania 2026 - Series Mania Forum
Angela Jain, Disney+’s new Head of Content for EMEA, used the Series Mania Forum to unveil an accelerated push of locally produced series across Europe. The streaming giant is commissioning comedies for 16‑34‑year‑olds, thrillers and documentaries, with titles such as...
WAV. Is a Creator-First Platform Launching as Artists Question Distributor Support
WAV. Distro, launched by TEN88, is a creator‑first music platform that combines digital distribution, publishing support, and hands‑on marketing while letting artists keep 100% ownership of their masters. The service emphasizes real‑human assistance, long‑term partnerships, and even advances for select...
When Hope Calls: Season Three Premiere Date and Trailer Unveiled for Great American Family Series
Great American Family announced that the drama series *When Hope Calls* returns for its third season on April 5, 2026, accompanied by a new trailer. The show continues to follow the residents of Brookfield, with returning leads Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell....
The Economist Refines B2B Offering to Jump Start Growth
The Economist Group launched Economist Enterprise, consolidating its B2B information services and media solutions into a single brand. For the six months to Sept. 30 2025, the B2B segment generated £53.8 million (about $67 million), a 2.2% decline year‑over‑year, while rivals such as the...
‘Vegas’ Netflix Series Produced by Martin Scorsese: Eyes May 2026 Filming Start
Netflix is developing an untitled drama set in modern Las Vegas, produced by legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese and created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, the minds behind HBO’s Billions. The hour‑long series will follow casino president “Bobby Red” Redman and will...
Explaining the Wide Gap Between Country Stars and Everyone Else
Luminate’s 2025 Year‑End Music Report applied the Gini coefficient to streaming data, showing country music as the most top‑heavy genre with a 0.79 score, followed by pop at 0.75. Electronic/Dance recorded the lowest Gini at 0.54, indicating a more even...
After the LA Court Verdict, the UK Must Disrupt Surveillance Capitalism Business Models
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and YouTube are liable for deliberately engineering addictive products and failing to protect users. The verdict marks the first U.S. judgment holding major social‑media platforms accountable for engagement‑driven design that fuels the attention...
How The Wall Street Journal Is Reaching the Next Generation on TikTok
The Wall Street Journal surpassed one million followers on TikTok by pairing platform‑friendly formats with its hallmark journalism. The newsroom’s strategy hinges on purposeful videos, a Talent Lab that equips reporters to promote themselves, and dedicated social video producers who...
BET and Paramount+ Announce the Sixth Season Renewal of Multi-Emmy-Nominated Comedy "The Ms. Pat Show"
BET and Paramount+ announced a sixth‑season renewal for the Emmy‑nominated comedy The Ms. Pat Show, marking the series’ debut on Paramount+ as BET originals shift to the streaming service. The move gives the show access to Paramount+’s roughly 80 million global...
DCN’s Media Industry Must Reads: Week of March 26, 2026
California judges found Instagram and YouTube liable for fostering social‑media addiction, marking the first major platform liability ruling. A Nieman Lab study showed that ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok all struggle to credit news sources, with ChatGPT performing worst. Newsrooms...
The Chilling True Story Behind Netflix Hit ‘Nuremberg’: Author Jack El-Hai on the Minds of History’s Worst War Criminals
Netflix’s new drama *Nuremberg* dramatizes the first of the post‑World War II trials, focusing on U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas M. Kelley, who was the first military doctor to interview Nazi war criminals such as Hermann Göring. Author Jack El‑Hai, whose book *22 Cells in...
When a Handbag Brand Makes Better Podcasts than Podcasters
Chinese luxury brands are abandoning the short‑video‑first playbook, targeting affluent urban women who are growing weary of Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Brands like GIADA and Songmont have launched long‑form podcasts on Xiaoyuzhou FM, amassing over a million and 140,000 subscribers respectively....
TCWD Podcast: Taste Will Save Us From AI
The Culture We Deserve marks its 100th episode by tackling the fallout from the novel *Shy Girl*, which was pulled after author Mia Ballard was accused of using AI in its creation. The discussion highlights how major publisher Hachette struggles to...
WWE & Tony Hinchcliffe Partner with Netflix on "Kill Tony: WrestleMania"
WWE and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe have teamed with Netflix to produce "Kill Tony: WrestleMania," a comedy special filmed at Dolby Live in Las Vegas on April 18 and premiering on Netflix on April 20. The event coincides with WrestleMania 42 and will air alongside...
Netflix Looked Desperate Promoting Itself in MLB Debut / The Forsytes Should Be Ugly / How One Piece Fixed Live-Action...
Netflix used its Major League Baseball opening‑day broadcast as a massive promotional vehicle, inserting constant references to its upcoming series, movies and original titles. The pre‑game show resembled an infomercial, prompting criticism that the network prioritized self‑promotion over the sporting...
Netflix MLB Scorebug Draws Polarizing Reaction
Netflix launched its first Major League Baseball broadcast on Opening Night, featuring an hour‑long pre‑game show and a distinctive bottom‑right scorebug. The graphic combines three‑dimensional team logos, base‑path overlays, and pitch‑clock data, but its microscopic font has drawn sharp criticism...
Lisa Kudrow Led the HBO Max Launch Party in London
HBO Max officially launched in the United Kingdom on Thursday, marked by a high‑profile party in London hosted by Lisa Kudrow. The event showcased the service’s flagship titles, including the medical drama The Pitt, the critically acclaimed The Last of Us,...
Monday TV Ratings: Memory of a Killer, FBI, The Rookie, St. Denis Medical, Wild Cards
Monday TV ratings for March 23, 2026 were posted using Fast Affiliate Numbers, covering new episodes of shows such as Memory of a Killer, FBI, The Rookie, St. Denis Medical and Wild Cards. The report lists percentage changes from the previous original episode for each...
Fanatics Flag Football Classic Draws Underwhelming TV Audience
The NFL’s flag‑football push culminated in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, a star‑laden showcase that was abruptly moved from Riyadh to Los Angeles amid geopolitical tensions. Despite Tom Brady’s comeback hype and heavy promotion on Fox, the broadcast averaged only 650,000 viewers,...
Guns & Rosslyn
Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner is set to announce the next editor‑in‑chief of Politico within days, a move that marks a watershed moment for the 20‑year‑old outlet. The appointment underscores Springer’s broader strategy to build a transatlantic media empire that...
Men’s College Lacrosse Game of the Year Finally Finds a Broadcasting Home
Notre Dame (6‑0) and Richmond (8‑0) entered their April 4 showdown as the nation’s No. 1 and No. 2 men’s lacrosse programs, a matchup that typically commands national TV attention. The Big Ten Network held venue rights but declined to carry the game...
Tubi Launches Scene Sense Contextual Targeting and Exclusive Amazon DSP Package at NewFronts
Tubi unveiled Scene Sense, a scene‑level contextual targeting engine that analyzes visual cues, tone and sentiment to serve relevant display ads when viewers pause content, alongside new carousel, trivia and poll pause‑ad formats. It also introduced Tubi Priority Access, an...
If I Had to Start Over, Here’s Exactly How I’d Grow to 16,000 Subscribers and $100K in Revenue
The author outlines a three‑step framework that took his Substack from zero to over 16,000 subscribers and $100,000 in revenue. First, he stresses crafting a clear audience‑centric strategy before publishing any post. Second, he leverages Substack Notes as a daily...
How Shopify Brands Are Using AI to Replace $300 UGC Creators
Shopify DTC brands are swapping $150‑$500 creator‑produced UGC videos for AI‑generated ads that cost roughly $2.50 each. The new workflow lets marketers produce 40 video variations for about $99, cutting turnaround from weeks to minutes. By testing dozens of hooks...
Results Are In: NBC’s Olympic Creator Bet Won Gold — Inside the Playbook
NBCUniversal’s Olympic Creator Collective sent more than 25 digital creators to the Milan‑Cortina Winter Games, generating over 4 billion impressions across its social channels – a 437% jump from Beijing 2022. The follow‑up Project Fortius program helped ten athletes add more than...
🚨 WATCH HERE: Joe Kent EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 🚨
State of the Day posted an exclusive interview with Republican congressional hopeful Joe Kent, directing readers to a backup video link after Substack’s livestream failed. The brief note emphasizes the platform’s subscription model and the absence of traditional media framing....
Harry and Meghan Say New Polo Drama Scotches Claims They Are Finished at Netflix
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced a new Netflix drama, "Polo," signaling that their partnership with the streaming giant remains intact. The couple’s allies argue the project disproves recent speculation that they have ended their multi‑year deal with Netflix....
CBS Returns to an Expanding WNBA with Biggest Broadcast TV Slate Yet
Paramount’s CBS has secured a multi‑year extension to broadcast WNBA games, expanding its slate to 20 regular‑season matchups on the CBS network and Paramount+. The deal removes CBS Sports Network from the lineup, consolidating all coverage on broadcast TV and...
Speech, Section 5, and Some Curious Scribbling: A First Amendment Story
The FTC sent a warning letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook alleging that Apple News may favor left‑leaning outlets and suppress conservative sources, raising possible Section 5 violations under the FTC Act. The move comes as critics push to repeal the...
Grey’s Anatomy Saying Goodbye to Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver / NCIS Boss: Vance Storyline Was “Floating Around for Years”...
ABC’s flagship drama Grey’s Anatomy will bid farewell to long‑time cast members Kevin McKidd (Owen Hunt) and Kim Raver (Teddy Altman) in the May 7, 2026 Season 22 finale. The departures close a decade‑long storyline that anchored the show’s medical‑romantic arcs. In parallel,...
The Society of Professional Journalists Blasts Massachusetts for a ‘Troubling Lack of Transparency’
The Society of Professional Journalists awarded Massachusetts the 2026 Black Hole Award for a "troubling lack of transparency" in its public‑records system. The state’s law exempts the governor’s office, legislature and judiciary, leading to frequent delays, ignored deadlines and costly...
This New DaVinci Resolve Tool Aims to Help Editors Avoid the “B-Roll Time Sink”
The B‑Roll Fade & Finish PRO System is a new DaVinci Resolve add‑on that streamlines cropping, styling, and animating b‑roll footage. Created by Alejandro Urman, the tool bundles a redesigned crop interface, preset starter pack, bulk preset manager, and comprehensive...
Jo Nesbø, Tobias Santelmann, Joel Kinnerman & Ellen Helinder on Bringing Harry Hole to Life in Netflix’s Detective Hole
Netflix will stream "Detective Hole," a new adaptation of Jo Nesbø’s Harry Hole novels, globally on March 26 2026. The series stars Tobias Santelmann as the tormented Oslo detective, with a supporting cast that includes Joel Kinnaman and Ellen Helinder. Nesbø co‑writes the show, aiming to...
The AI Myth of Solomon Fairfax, the 'Grim Reaper' Of Charleston
The article debunks the viral tale of Solomon Fairfax, a fabricated "Grim Reaper" who supposedly avenged enslaved people in 1850s Charleston. The story first appeared in September 2025 on the YouTube channel Liturgy of Fear, which uses AI to generate...
Paul Walter Hauser Cast in Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Scooby-Doo’ Series
Netflix announced that Paul Walter Hauser will appear as a series regular in its upcoming live‑action Scooby‑Doo series. The untitled show reimagines the classic franchise with a darker, serialized tone focused on the gang’s formative summer at camp. Hauser joins...
Press Release: ZIPAIR Selects Axinom Stream for Next-Gen Streaming
ZIPAIR Tokyo Inc. has chosen Axinom Stream to power its next‑generation onboard streaming platform, delivering DRM‑protected Hollywood movies directly to passengers' personal devices. The API‑driven solution integrates with ZIPAIR’s passenger experience portal while keeping full control of the user interface....
New Children’s Imprint at Sourcebooks
Sourcebooks has announced a new children’s imprint, Joyful Pen Books, in partnership with author‑educator Lavaille Lavette. The imprint will publish inclusive stories that emphasize empowerment and diverse perspectives. Lavette will serve as editorial lead, guiding the acquisition of titles for...
Crimes of Omission: From COVID to George Floyd
Rob Rosen’s guest essay argues that mainstream media’s biggest flaw is not lying, but omitting inconvenient facts that shape public perception. He cites examples ranging from the muted coverage of New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife’s extremist posts to the selective...
Four Ways Publishers Are Forcing AI to Pay
Publishers are moving from legislative hopes to self‑driven solutions to ensure AI systems pay for using their content. In the UK, major outlets formed the SPUR coalition, while the UK‑based Publishers’ Licensing Services launched a collective licensing scheme for smaller...
The Televisa Playbook: The Art of Failing Upwards
In 2022 Televisa purchased a 45% stake in Univision, creating TelevisaUnivision. The ownership change coincided with a noticeable shift in Univision's coverage, moving from a hard‑line critic of Donald Trump to a more Trump‑friendly tone ahead of the 2024 election....
What’s Coming To HBO Max In April 2026
HBO Max’s April 2026 schedule introduces new seasons of “Hacks” and “Euphoria”, adds the full “Alien” franchise library, and launches the limited series “Half Man”. The platform also highlights a Disney‑bundled offering that includes HBO Max, Disney+ and Hulu for...
Mueller's Legacy, Press Freedom, and the Showdown Over Mail-In Voting
The Main Justice podcast marks its three‑year anniversary and launches a new YouTube channel, expanding its audience. The hosts mourn the death of former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III, reflecting on his lifelong commitment to public service and the impact of his...
Disney+ Adds New “Hannah Montana” Profile Avatar
Disney+ has introduced a new Hannah Montana profile avatar to mark the streaming debut of the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.” The special features Miley Cyrus in an in‑depth interview, archival footage, surprise guests, and a live musical performance. Users can switch to...
Dr. Robby’s “Descent Into Douchery” Is Hurting The Pitt / Daredevil: Born Again's Season 2 Political Overtones Are Impossible to...
The latest critique targets Dr. Robby’s conduct, which critics say is dragging down the second season of the streaming drama The Pitt. Viewers and industry observers note a dip in ratings as the creator’s “douchery” overshadows the show’s narrative. Meanwhile,...
Advertising to Doctors - Okay or Not? | Out-Of-Pocket
OpenEvidence and DoxGPT are offering free, AI‑driven literature‑review tools for physicians, funded by advertising. The model shifts costs from doctors to pharma, potentially lowering barriers compared with subscription services like UpToDate, which charge $550 per physician annually. Clear separation and...
Can Cinema LED Scale? Samsung Bets Trilith Cinemas Can Help Prove It
Samsung has equipped Trilith Cinemas in Georgia with its Onyx direct‑view LED system, deploying a 14‑meter flagship screen and several smaller panels across nine luxury auditoriums. The installation meets the latest DCI standards, marking the first multiplex‑scale rollout of cinema‑grade...