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Zeze’s 278-Minute Original Proves IP Isn’t Everything
At Tokyo’s festival, Zeze Takahisa argued the industry is too focused on source material. His 278-minute original won FIPRESCI at Berlin. Originals need sharper marketing.
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Drishyam 3 Hindi hits Rs 580.22 crore, leads by Rs 300 crore
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 Hindi added Rs 1 crore net on Day 29, reaching Rs 580.22 crore worldwide and a Rs 300…
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Hollywood’s 31-page brief: AI licensing is already a market
Cate Blanchett’s consent group, CAA and Hollywood stars argue rights-clearance infrastructure already exists, so fair use isn’t the only path for AI…
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Japan’s Anime Industry Hits Record $28.5B in 2025
Japan’s anime industry hit a record $28.5B in 2025, up 15.8% in yen terms, with overseas revenue around $16B leading domestic $12B.
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YouTube’s $340B valuation tops Netflix and Disney
Needham pegs YouTube at $340B, ahead of Netflix and Disney, while M&A moves from deal-making to deal-doing as Q3 earnings season unfolds.
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Global 2026 Box Office Forecast Raised to $35.7B
Gower Street Analytics lifts its 2026 global box office forecast to $35.7B, the best since 2019; North America and ex-China rise while…
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Hello Sunshine Cuts Half Its Staff After Mediawan Deal
Hello Sunshine cuts roughly 30 roles after the Witherspoon-Mediawan buyout, refocusing on film, TV and its book club after a steep valuation…
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Breeder opens at 777 screens with $275k specialty start
A Halloween Saturday thins the specialty slate: Breeder starts on 777 screens with $275k, while Everest doc and awards holdovers expand.
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Nolan’s Odyssey passes $1.17bn as Universal’s biggest overseas hit
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has overtaken Furious 7 and passed $1.17bn internationally to become Universal’s biggest overseas release ever.
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Netflix UK books 11 licensed Christmas classics for 2026
Netflix UK has dated 11 licensed Christmas films for late 2026, from two Grinch adaptations to Love Actually. The release cadence is…