Media Industry
Coverage of the business and economic aspects of the media and entertainment industry, including mergers, acquisitions, and financial trends.
Film Funding Models: Challenges for Investor Returns in 2026
Even with a blockbuster script, A-list talent, and a top-tier director, a film can still miss sales projections and fail to return anticipated profits to its investors.
Exploring Film Distribution Channels and Strategies for 2026
In 2026, Video StoreAge will sell independent movies on USB drives, offering a physical media alternative that splits profits 50/50 with filmmakers, reports The Guardian .
AI is making creative media jobs harder, not easier, by 2026.
To stand out in an era of AI-generated perfection, human artists are now pushed to create "worse" art, embracing deliberate incompetence and confusion.
AI will rewrite TV ad ethics by 2026, but is the industry ready?
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Disney Rebrand Signals Stronger Dominance in Kids TV
In 2025, three of the top five most-watched preschool streaming programs, including the #1 hit 'Bluey,' originated from the division Disney just rebranded as Disney Kids & Family.
Sony Pictures Television Restructures Nonfiction, Devon Hammonds Now Leads
Just months after acquiring the hit-making producer behind 'Vanderpump Rules,' Sony Pictures Television has completely reshaped its nonfiction leadership.
Spotify's Ad-Supported Tiers Shift to User Acquisition by 2026
By 2026, Spotify projects 40% of its revenue will stem from AI-curated premium experiences.
Streaming's future: Exclusivity fades, bundles prevail
Paramount+ Essential plan subscribers will soon pay $89.
What Does a Media Rights Agent Do in Entertainment Deals?
Erica Silverman, a leading media rights agent at Trident Media Group, doesn't wait for Hollywood to call.