YouTuber Copyright Struck After Others Layer AI Voiceovers On Video Game Music
YouTuber Nubzombie’s Silent Hill 2 playthrough was hit with two copyright strikes after AI‑generated voiceovers were layered onto Akira Yamaoka’s original track. The claims came from separate entities—"Agro memos" and "詹姆斯.K"—both using the same underlying music and filing automated takedowns. Evidence suggests the first claimant is linked to Sony’s Orchard Enterprises, a division that has a history of dubious claims despite lacking rights to the game’s soundtrack. The incident underscores how YouTube’s bot‑driven enforcement can be weaponized by bad actors, especially as AI tools lower the barrier to creating infringing content.
News Corp Doubles Down on Video, Folds Visual Domain Into Medium Rare in Power Play for Brand Dollars
News Corp Australia has folded its Visual Domain production house into the Medium Rare and Storyation agencies, creating a unified video offering led by Nick Smith. The restructure also promotes Chantelle Love to General Manager of Creative Production and appoints...
VML Singapore, Scoot and Singapore Tourism Board Turn Merlion Into Gen Z Travel Guide
VML Singapore, low‑cost carrier Scoot and the Singapore Tourism Board launched #MerlionMadeMeDoIt, a TikTok‑centric campaign that reimagines the Merlion as an 80s glam‑rock star to steer Gen Z travelers toward lesser‑known city spots. The initiative ran a five‑market contest—Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia,...
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 FTA on Sky Sports
Sky Sports will broadcast the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opening match between England and Sri Lanka on June 12 and the final on free‑to‑air Sky Mix (channel 11), extending free access to all home‑nation group games, the semi‑finals and the...
FCC Commissioner Trusty Explores `That Elusive Angel of the Public Interest’
At the 2026 NAB Show, FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty delivered a measured speech titled “Finding the Angel of Public Interest,” reaffirming the broadcaster‑specific public‑interest obligations that set TV stations apart from streaming services. She highlighted long‑standing duties such as localism,...
More Brands Employing Affiliate and Partnership Marketing: IAB State of Nation Report
The IAB Australia released its 2026 Affiliate and Partnership Marketing State of the Nation Report, showing that affiliate programs are delivering strong commercial results for brands and agencies. Forty‑two percent of advertisers increased their affiliate spend over the past year,...
When AI Writes the Answer, Can Your Brand Still Earn Trust?
Marketers once relied on high search rankings to drive clicks and growth, but AI‑driven discovery platforms like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Perplexity are shifting the focus to being cited within synthesized answers. In this new model, brand authority hinges...
Why Scrubs Had To Rethink Its Approach To Medical Students For The Revival
The "Scrubs" revival launched its first season in April, updating the sitcom to mirror the modern medical landscape. Creator Bill Lawrence and showrunner Aseem Batra consulted current interns to ensure realistic portrayals of physician burnout, regulated work hours, and wellness...
How Sullivan's Crossing Addresses Sully's Departure In Season 4 Premiere: 'I Just Hope He's OK'
The CW’s drama Sullivan’s Crossing returned on April 20 for its fourth season, opening with the abrupt departure of Harry “Sully” Sullivan, who leaves for Ireland. Lead actor Scott Patterson confirmed he exited the series after creative differences made his continued...
SBS Reveals Lineup for Next Season of Who Do You Think You Are?
SBS announced that the 17th season of “Who Do You Think You Are?” will launch on 12 May 2026, featuring eight prominent Australians including Guy Sebastian, Curtis Stone, Rosie Batty and Matt Day. Over eight episodes the series will trace each celebrity’s ancestry, uncovering migration stories,...
"Gritty" 4-Part Period Drama Set in "Pivotal" Moment of British History Resurfaces on UK Streaming
Channel 4’s period drama *The Mill* has re‑appeared on the broadcaster’s streaming platform, landing on the “new and trending” list. The four‑part series, originally aired in 2013‑14, follows 1830s cotton‑mill workers at Quarry Bank Mill as they confront harsh labor conditions...
Investigative Journalism Partnership Supports Rural Newsrooms Covering the 2026 Midterms
The Institute for Nonprofit News’ Rural News Network has teamed with MuckRock to give its member newsrooms investigative support for the 2026 midterm elections. Through the Sunlight Research Desk, rural reporters will receive one‑on‑one research assistance, access to MuckRock’s public‑records...
Meet Home and Away’s New Cast Members
Australian soap "Home and Away" released a 90‑second teaser unveiling its next wave of characters. Nicole da Silva joins as Dr. Amelia Carlisle, while Rocco Forrester‑Sach appears as rookie officer Richie Brezniak. The preview also teases a new romance for...
NFB to Launch YouTube-Based Documentary Initiative ‘On Filme’ in May
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is debuting a YouTube‑focused documentary series called “On Filme” on May 7. The pilot features three Quebec digital creators—Mounir Kaddouri, Anne‑Lovely Etienne and Simon Coutu—each delivering four pieces ranging from short summary films to video podcasts. The works...
FCC Approves Sinclair License Transfer
The FCC Media Bureau granted Sinclair a waiver of broadcast ownership rules, permitting it to acquire the license for CW affiliate WSWB in the Wilkes‑Barre‑Scranton market. The transfer moves the station from MPS Media to WQMY, a wholly‑owned indirect Sinclair...
NAB Notebook
NASCAR announced at the NAB Show that it will roll out hyper‑personalized streaming feeds for fans inside race venues, allowing each spectator to select the camera angles and data they want. The plan hinges on geofencing the streams to on‑site...
Is Streaming Too Focused on Latency?
Streaming latency has shrunk from 15‑20 seconds to the low teens, but industry leaders question the business need for ultra‑low single‑digit delays. Warner Bros. Discovery reported 15‑18‑second glass‑to‑glass latency for its March Madness streams and sees limited consumer impact. Comcast...
Nielsen Gets More Heat
At the NAB Show, Nielsen was lampooned with a punching‑bag display as the ratings firm faces mounting criticism over its streaming measurement methods. Dan Rayburn, chair of the Streaming Summit, argued that the industry would be better off without Nielsen,...
The Pitt Season 2's Most Intense Moment Feels Like A Secret ER Sequel
The Pitt’s Season 2 finale dramatizes a preeclampsia case that mirrors the infamous “Love’s Labor’s Lost” episode of ER, where a misdiagnosis leads to tragedy. Both shows use the high‑risk pregnancy scenario to heighten tension and showcase split‑second medical decision‑making. The...
NCIS: Who Will Be The Team's New Director After Vance? The Cast And EP Offer Their Theories
CBS’s flagship procedural NCIS killed Director Leon Vance after 18 seasons, leaving the top spot vacant. Cast members Brian Dietzen, Gary Cole and Wilmer Valderrama each voiced preferences for a replacement, ranging from a familiar face to Parker, the team’s senior agent....
Women in Media Adds Emma Macdonald to Board
Women in Media Australia announced that award‑winning journalist Emma Macdonald OAM has joined its board of directors. Macdonald, a double Walkley Award winner who spent 23 years at The Canberra Times and later served as associate editor of HerCanberra, brings...
ARN Taps Tiktok’s Ollie Wards for Top Level Video and Social Role
Australian Radio Network (ARN) has created a senior Director of Video and Social role, appointing former TikTok music director Ollie Wards to lead the effort. Wards, who spent five‑and‑a‑half years at TikTok launching a bespoke radio station with ARN’s iHeart...
‘A Drop in Toxicity’: Comment Moderation Platform Sence Signs Pulse Tasmania as First Australian Client
New Zealand‑based AI startup Sence has landed its first Australian customer, digital news publisher Pulse Tasmania, to power comment moderation across the outlet’s social channels and on‑site comment sections. The system now scans more than 10,000 reader comments each week,...
Mission-Driven Independent Journalists Face Financial Strain, Report Shows
A new report from the Center for News, Technology & Innovation and Project C surveyed 43 independent information providers, revealing that most mission‑driven indie journalists struggle financially. Only five respondents can fully fund their lifestyle through content creation, while more...
Stern+: How One of Germany’s Biggest Magazine Brands Rebuilt a Subscription Business From Scratch
German publisher RTL Deutschland rebuilt its digital subscription arm, stern+, from a seven‑person team to nearly 100 staff focused on product, data, engineering and marketing. The rollout introduced weekly pricing, personalized trial offers and a dynamic paywall that tailors free...
Scape Turns Student-Inspired Stories Into National Campaign via Jane Doe Creation
Jane Doe Creation launched “You Had To Be There,” an integrated campaign for Scape that turns student‑inspired moments into national brand storytelling across YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, Meta, Reddit and out‑of‑home. The mixed‑media films showcase everyday campus connections, from hallway greetings to shared...
The Pitt Night Shift Spin-Off Chances Addressed By Noah Wyle And Showrunner
The Pitt, HBO Max’s gritty emergency‑room drama, has sparked fan chatter about a night‑shift spin‑off centered on characters like Jack Abbot. Executive‑producer Noah Wyle and creator R. Scott Gemmill told Deadline that while the idea is technically possible, it is unlikely to...
The Onion Has Agreed to a New Deal to Take over Infowars
The satirical site The Onion has reached a deal to lease the Infowars domain and brand from a Texas state receiver for $81,000 a month, pending judicial approval. The arrangement would strip Alex Jones of his flagship platform and allow The...
Ryan Phillippe Joins 9-1-1: Nashville Season 2 As 'Bad Boy' Detective With A Past — What Brings Him To Town?
Actor Ryan Phillippe has been added as a series regular for season 2 of ABC’s emergency‑services drama “9‑1‑1: Nashville.” He will portray a brilliant, iconoclastic New York detective with a mysterious past who arrives in Music City to investigate a biblical‑scale criminal threat....
National Wrestling Alliance Inks Deal with Sinclair’s Comet
The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) has secured a broadcast deal with Sinclair’s multicast network Comet, launching its flagship show “NWA Powerrr” with a two‑episode premiere on May 1‑2. After the debut, the series will air weekly on Saturdays at 4 p.m., with...
Marshals Episode 8 Proves Kayce Dutton Is The Most Tortured Man In The Yellowstone Universe
Episode 8 of the spin‑off series Marshals deepens Kayce Dutton’s misery by revealing the death of his former Navy SEAL teammate, Roner, during an Afghanistan mission. The episode also re‑introduces a new character, Garrett, who shares Kayce’s lingering military guilt. Combined...
TV Marketing Matters for Branding Boost at Batteries Plus
Batteries Plus is leaning heavily on television advertising to lift brand awareness, dedicating roughly a quarter of its paid media budget to TV. For its 2026 "Experts in Charge" campaign, the retailer shifted to lower‑cost cable inventory, allowing more frequent,...
What’s New This Week on Netflix For The Week of April 20, 2026
Netflix’s weekly lineup for April 20‑26, 2026 adds a mix of children’s programming, limited‑series drama, and franchise extensions. CoComelon returns with Season 2 on April 20, while new originals like Unchosen, Apex and Supernova Strikers: Genesis debut later in the week. The streamer also...
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The 10 Best Thriller Shows on Peacock, From “The Fall” To “Mr. Mercedes”
Peacock’s streaming library offers a curated list of the ten best thriller series available on the platform. The lineup mixes recent originals such as All Her Fault (2025) with acclaimed imports like Broadchurch, The Fall, and Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes,...
NAB Show 2026: Streaming Summit Chair Rayburn Blasts Erosion of Trust, Much of It Due to AI
Dan Rayburn, chair of the NAB Show 2026 Streaming Summit, warned that AI‑driven misinformation is eroding trust across the digital entertainment sector. He cited rampant LinkedIn posts that misstate financials, claim false mergers, and even attribute fabricated quotes to him...
Pinterest CPG Promotions Outperform Benchmark ROIs
Pinterest released research, commissioned by the platform and executed by Circana, that examined 17 matched market tests of Pin ads for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands across multiple regions. The study found that 82% of campaigns generated positive incremental ROI...
How Saudi Arabia's Entertainment Investments Are Playing Out at Home and Abroad
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has pledged $24 billion to the proposed Paramount‑Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, a centerpiece of a wider push to wield soft power, diversify the kingdom’s oil‑dependent economy, and expand domestic entertainment options. The deal follows...
Arkansas 'Addictive Practices' Law Likely Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
A federal judge in Arkansas issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Act 900, which would have prohibited social‑media platforms from using features that could foster addictive or compulsive behavior in users under 16. Judge Timothy Brooks ruled the ban overly...
Albo Put to the Test as THE HUNDRED WITH ANDY LEE Returns for 2026
The Hundred with Andy Lee returns for its ninth season on Tuesday, April 28, airing at 7:30 pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. The launch episode puts Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the hot seat, testing whether 100 everyday Australians can recognize...
Kepler Taps Garcia To Lead Social, Entertainment, Culture Intelligence Efforts
Kepler announced Kim Garcia as Vice President, Head of Social, Entertainment and Culture, a role designed to expand the agency’s influencer‑marketing and cultural‑intelligence capabilities. Garcia arrives with nearly two decades of experience, including leadership stints at VaynerMedia, Tagger Media and...
TV Azteca to Bring Dolby Atmos to Free-To-Air TV in Mexico
Dolby Laboratories and Mexico’s TV Azteca have agreed to deliver Dolby Atmos immersive audio over existing ATSC 1.0 free‑to‑air transmissions. The rollout, announced at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, will bring three‑dimensional sound to millions of households without requiring new broadcast...
TikTok's Emerging Ad Formats Now Covered By Zefr
Zefr is extending its AI‑powered brand safety, suitability, viewability, and invalid‑traffic measurement to TikTok’s Search, Smart+ and TikTok Lite ad formats. The new integration lets advertisers verify safety across TikTok Search Feed, Search Results and automated traffic campaigns. It also...
The Doctor Will Post You Now
Physicians face a growing dilemma as patients turn to TikTok, chatbots and other digital platforms to evaluate and choose their providers. Without a visible online presence, doctors risk becoming financially invisible to algorithm‑driven search tools. Existing professional standards, such as...
THE CHEAP SEATS Returns Tonight as 10’s Comedy Standout
Network 10 launches the sixth season of "The Cheap Seats" on Tuesday, 21 April at 8:40 pm. Hosted by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald, the news‑based comedy revisits off‑beat headlines and cultural quirks, with Mel Tracina returning as Cultural Correspondent. The series,...
CLARKSON’S FARM Season 5 Set for June Return
Jeremy Clarkson’s farming reality series returns to Amazon Prime Video with Season 5, slated to debut on June 3, 2026. The eight‑episode run will be released in three batches across June, following a staggered drop schedule. The new season follows Clarkson and his...
HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION? Back for Season 14 on 10
The Australian news‑quiz show "Have You Been Paying Attention?" returns for its 14th season on Channel 10, premiering Monday, 4 May at 8:40 pm. Hosted by Tom Gleisner, the series brings back regular panellists Ed Kavalee and Sam Pang, while rotating comedians join...
SUNRISE Kicks Off All-Day ANZAC Tribute on Seven Network
The Seven Network will deliver an all‑day ANZAC Day broadcast beginning at 4:20 am AEST on Saturday, 25 April, starting with a live Sunrise segment from the North Bondi RSL dawn service. The schedule expands through midday with 7NEWS covering Gallipoli and...
Is Sam Pang Ready for GLENN & MICK’S CELEBRITY INTERVENTION?
Sam Pang is the focus of the latest episode of Channel 7’s comedy‑reality series Glenn & Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. The duo of Glenn Robbins and Mick Molloy, joined by co‑host Lawrence Mooney, put Pang’s acting choices and wardrobe under scrutiny. Guest appearances...
Pacific Drug Probe Deepens in Part Two on FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT
The ABC’s Foreign Correspondent aired a second‑part investigation revealing that the Pacific is morphing into a major drug‑smuggling corridor. Reporters traced cartel tactics from South America to the Solomon Islands, where narco‑subs ferry massive cocaine loads. In Tonga, the episode...
ISED Inquired About ‘Opt-Out Mechanism’ for AI-Generated News Summaries on Tech Platforms
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has asked what a fair opt‑out mechanism would look like for AI‑generated news summaries on platforms such as Google’s AI Overviews. News publishers argue these summaries siphon traffic, with up to 60%...