3+ hour, 28+ min ago  (438+ words) Film and TV premieres are moving beyond standard venues by utilizing digital platforms and IRL events. Following a long hiatus, HBO is launching its hit show's return to the screen at Coachella, betting that a physical crowd is the ultimate…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (619+ words) Film studios are embracing a future where artists lead the AI transition. By investing in creator-backed startups rather than outside tech firms, the industry is prioritizing human-centric tools to modernize how stories are brought to life. Courtesy of Deep Voodoo…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (507+ words) The Sims creator envisions proxies that live on through other games or genealogy websites for future interaction. Yet, as these replicas mirror real lives, concerns are rising over how much personal data is required to build a digital twin. Will…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (453+ words) The video generator's sudden departure is a major pivot for OpenAI and a reprieve for studios. While its rise threatened traditional media and IP rights, its closure leaves creators searching for new ways to produce high-end digital content. PRESENTED BY…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (478+ words) Tech leaders are crafting unique AI device plans to challenge Apple's grip on personal devices. By rebooting its voice assistant with a powerful LLM, Amazon is creating a direct entry point that links users to its entire ecosystem. The Transformer…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (566+ words) With self-published titles now vastly outnumbering those from traditional publishers, the industry is entering a new era where technology empowers anyone to bring their stories to the world. Image courtesy of Hachette // Illustration by Kate Walker The controversy surrounding an…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (473+ words) Major studios are retreating into safe, large-scale franchises, leaving a void for independent festival hits. A new wave of distributors is now emerging to rescue these films and bring diverse stories back to the big screen. Cinematic competition // Illustration by…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (470+ words) The latest hallyu wave is driving a new kind of set-jetting. By showcasing authentic Korean life, KPop Demon Hunters is sparking a massive tourism boom and boosting Korean-owned businesses globally as fans seek to live like their favorite stars. PRESENTED…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (391+ words) While artists gain AI safeguards, athletes remain vulnerable due to the lack of a fixed creative product. Because their value lies in live performance, a new system is needed to protect the constant data streams that define their athletic careers....

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (539+ words) With US drinking rates at a century-long low, a massive market gap has emerged. As younger generations lead the move toward sobriety, innovative non-alcoholic brands are primed to transition from niche alternatives to essential fridge staples. PRESENTED BY AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE…...