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Hollywood’s reset is here. AI, consolidation and creator-led models are rewriting how TV, streaming and sport are made, funded and discovered — from TikTok’s World Cup push to the rise of microdramas. 2026 will reward scale, speed and strategy. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Weekend 10-11 January 2026
Hollywood’s 2026 reset: AI, consolidation and creator economics reshape TV, streaming and sport, as TikTok, microdramas, policy reform and platform power redefine global media.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Hollywood’s reset is here. AI, consolidation and creator-led models are rewriting how TV, streaming and sport are made, funded and discovered — from TikTok’s World Cup push to the rise of microdramas. 2026 will reward scale, speed and strategy. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
The screen industry reset is accelerating. Studio power plays, new global capital flooding into content, AI colliding with labour, and platforms reshaping how creators and audiences connect. 2026 is no longer a forecast — it’s arriving fast. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Friday 9 January 2026
Studio consolidation battles, new global capital flows, AI labour risks, creator-led platforms, and the structural shifts redefining streaming, production, and content financing in 2026.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:26 PM
The screen industry reset is accelerating. Studio power plays, new global capital flooding into content, AI colliding with labour, and platforms reshaping how creators and audiences connect. 2026 is no longer a forecast — it’s arriving fast. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Media consolidation is accelerating. From boardroom showdowns and Netflix’s 2026 film slate to Spotify’s vodcast push, AI at CES and major shifts in Australian broadcasting, the industry is recalibrating for scale, speed and reach. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Thursday 8 January 2026
Media consolidation accelerates as WBD rejects Paramount, Netflix reveals 2026 slate, Spotify expands vodcasts, AI dominates CES, and Australia’s Seven–Southern Cross merger reshapes broadcasting.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Media consolidation is accelerating. From boardroom showdowns and Netflix’s 2026 film slate to Spotify’s vodcast push, AI at CES and major shifts in Australian broadcasting, the industry is recalibrating for scale, speed and reach. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
AI-native studios, new Australian bargaining rules, genre-first TV economics, premium streaming tech and sports-driven platforms are reshaping film and TV. 2026 is already being built — around scale, efficiency and audience loyalty. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Wednesday 7 January 2026
AI-native studios, Australian regulatory shake-ups, Blumhouse’s genre playbook, Netflix’s WWE expansion, Dolby-powered streaming, and the franchises, filmmakers and IP shaping film and TV in 2026.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:52 PM
AI-native studios, new Australian bargaining rules, genre-first TV economics, premium streaming tech and sports-driven platforms are reshaping film and TV. 2026 is already being built — around scale, efficiency and audience loyalty. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Hollywood’s reset is here. Studio contraction, indie reinvention, cable spin-offs, tougher piracy laws, gaming IP battles, sports rights rulings, global deals and CES reshaping the ad year — 2026 won’t reward inertia. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Tuesday 6 January 2026
Hollywood’s 2026 reset: studio contraction, indie reinvention, cable spin-offs, tougher anti-piracy laws, gaming IP battles, sports rights rulings, global deals and CES reshaping advertising.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Hollywood’s reset is here. Studio contraction, indie reinvention, cable spin-offs, tougher piracy laws, gaming IP battles, sports rights rulings, global deals and CES reshaping the ad year — 2026 won’t reward inertia. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
AI performers are rising, trust in media is eroding, streamers are accelerating across Europe, and even Hollywood’s biggest stars are questioning cinema’s future. 2026 isn’t a pivot year: it’s a reset for the screen industries. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Monday 5 January 2026
AI stars threaten Hollywood, trust erodes in the synthetic era, streaming expands across Europe, tax incentives reshape production, and cinema’s future faces a reckoning in 2026.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:39 AM
AI performers are rising, trust in media is eroding, streamers are accelerating across Europe, and even Hollywood’s biggest stars are questioning cinema’s future. 2026 isn’t a pivot year: it’s a reset for the screen industries. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Media is heading into a real 2026 inflection point: mega-deals surge, streaming finally turns profitable, Netflix’s power reshapes Hollywood, the box office stalls again, AI underdelivers, and creators + cinemas face a reset. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Long Weekend 2-4 January 2026
Media enters a 2026 inflection point as mega-deals surge, streaming turns profitable, Netflix’s power reshapes Hollywood, box office stalls, and creators, cinemas and ads reset.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Media is heading into a real 2026 inflection point: mega-deals surge, streaming finally turns profitable, Netflix’s power reshapes Hollywood, the box office stalls again, AI underdelivers, and creators + cinemas face a reset. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
AI lawsuits, creator economy breakout, soaring sports rights and studios shifting films to streaming-only are reshaping the global screen industry. Power is moving fast — from IP ownership to audience data and platform control. Big changes ahead. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Wednesday 24 December 2025
AI lawsuits, creator economy boom, soaring sports rights, YouTube avatars, streaming-first film strategies and new quotas reshape global film, TV and digital media heading into 2026.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:08 AM
AI lawsuits, creator economy breakout, soaring sports rights and studios shifting films to streaming-only are reshaping the global screen industry. Power is moving fast — from IP ownership to audience data and platform control. Big changes ahead. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
The film & TV industry is at an inflection point: studio consolidation talks heat up, streamers face new legal limits, AI IP abuse finally meets resistance, and global content investment surges. Power, capital and creativity are being reset — fast. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Tuesday 23 December 2025
Studio consolidation heats up as Paramount’s Ellison-backed bid, Amazon’s ad setback, YouTube’s AI crackdown, global streaming investment and Nolan’s Odyssey reshape film and TV’s future.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The film & TV industry is at an inflection point: studio consolidation talks heat up, streamers face new legal limits, AI IP abuse finally meets resistance, and global content investment surges. Power, capital and creativity are being reset — fast. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Hollywood is being rebuilt in real time: Saudi capital is reshaping film finance, studios are betting on mobile-first microdramas, audiences are drifting from cinemas, creators are going mainstream, and public media is racing onto YouTube. shorturl.at/trUTV
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Monday 22 December 2025
Saudi Money Reshapes Hollywood as Microdramas Surge, Audiences Abandon Cinemas, Creators Go Mainstream, Public Media Moves to YouTube and Sydney Fights to Reclaim Screen Production Power.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Hollywood is being rebuilt in real time: Saudi capital is reshaping film finance, studios are betting on mobile-first microdramas, audiences are drifting from cinemas, creators are going mainstream, and public media is racing onto YouTube. shorturl.at/trUTV
The screen industry’s power map is shifting fast: TikTok’s U.S. sale, Hollywood megadeals, WBD’s sports rights grab, Toho’s European push and the rise of vertical drama all point to a more consolidated, platform-driven 2026. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
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Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Weekend 20-21 December 2025
TikTok sale, Hollywood megadeals, WBD sports grab, Toho’s Europe push and the vertical drama boom signal a power shift reshaping global film, TV, streaming and media in 2026.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The screen industry’s power map is shifting fast: TikTok’s U.S. sale, Hollywood megadeals, WBD’s sports rights grab, Toho’s European push and the rise of vertical drama all point to a more consolidated, platform-driven 2026. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
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Global screen power is shifting fast. New markets are rising, AI is reshaping performance, actors are pushing back on scanning, creators and public media are going YouTube-first, and Hollywood is tightening. The reset is structural — not cyclical. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Friday 19 December 2025
Global film power shifts through Red Sea and new markets as AI transforms performance, UK actors reject scanning, creators and public media pivot to YouTube, Hollywood contracts amid structural change
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December 18, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Global screen power is shifting fast. New markets are rising, AI is reshaping performance, actors are pushing back on scanning, creators and public media are going YouTube-first, and Hollywood is tightening. The reset is structural — not cyclical. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
The screen industry is shifting fast: mega-merger pressure, the Oscars heading to YouTube, Netflix pushing into gaming, tax credit scrutiny, and unscripted formats still winning. Scale, regulation and adaptability will define who survives next. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Thursday 18 December 2025
Studio shake-ups, a historic Oscars move to YouTube, Netflix’s expanding empire, tax credit crackdowns, and global festival signals point to a reshaped film and TV industry heading into 2026.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The screen industry is shifting fast: mega-merger pressure, the Oscars heading to YouTube, Netflix pushing into gaming, tax credit scrutiny, and unscripted formats still winning. Scale, regulation and adaptability will define who survives next. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
The global screen industry is resetting fast: BBC Charter review, Netflix’s push into video podcasts, Asia’s microdrama boom, Canal+’s post-Vivendi strategy and a power shift from talent to leverage. Structure now matters as much as storytelling. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Wednesday 17 December 2025
BBC Charter review, Netflix’s podcast expansion, Asia’s microdrama surge, Canal+’s 2026 slate and shifting power dynamics redefining the global film and TV industry.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The global screen industry is resetting fast: BBC Charter review, Netflix’s push into video podcasts, Asia’s microdrama boom, Canal+’s post-Vivendi strategy and a power shift from talent to leverage. Structure now matters as much as storytelling. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global streaming power is being reshaped. From Netflix–Warner merger scrutiny and tougher streamer regulation to FAST growth, creator economy expansion and new pressure on local production, the screen industry is entering a decisive reset. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Tuesday 16 December 2025
Netflix–Warner merger scrutiny, global streamer regulation, FAST expansion, creator economy growth and indie survival strategies reshape the screen industry worldwide.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Global streaming power is being reshaped. From Netflix–Warner merger scrutiny and tougher streamer regulation to FAST growth, creator economy expansion and new pressure on local production, the screen industry is entering a decisive reset. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Takeovers, executive power shifts, AI battles, video-first podcasting and brand-driven financing are reshaping global entertainment. Hollywood’s next era is being defined right now: from studio control to creator economics. #Media #FilmTwitter shorturl.at/s6btv
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Monday 15 December 2025
Hollywood power shifts, major takeovers, AI battles, video-first media, and rising storytelling demand reshape global entertainment: from studio consolidation to creator-driven change.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Takeovers, executive power shifts, AI battles, video-first podcasting and brand-driven financing are reshaping global entertainment. Hollywood’s next era is being defined right now: from studio control to creator economics. #Media #FilmTwitter shorturl.at/s6btv
Disney’s OpenAI move, HBO’s 2026 slate, Nolan’s first Odyssey footage, Waititi’s new feature, Netflix’s Jonestown docuseries, and a surge in global festival + K-drama momentum signal a major reset for film & TV. #FilmIndustry #TVNews #Streaming #AI furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Weekend 13-14 December 2025
Disney’s OpenAI alliance, HBO’s 2026 slate, Nolan’s Odyssey reveal, Netflix’s Jonestown series, and top festival honours plus new K-drama deals signal major shifts across film and TV.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Disney’s OpenAI move, HBO’s 2026 slate, Nolan’s first Odyssey footage, Waititi’s new feature, Netflix’s Jonestown docuseries, and a surge in global festival + K-drama momentum signal a major reset for film & TV. #FilmIndustry #TVNews #Streaming #AI furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Hollywood is in ⚡ transformation mode: Netflix–Warners deal sparks “existential” fears 🎬, Disney drops US$1B into OpenAI 🤖, Cameron warns on Avatar costs 🌌, NY introduces tough new AI rules 📜, Sundance ends its Park City era 🎥, K-dramas surge shorturl.at/mdua1
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Friday 12 December 2025
Hollywood reels from Netflix–Warners turmoil as Disney backs OpenAI, Cameron warns on Avatar costs, NY enforces AI rules, Sundance ends its Park City era, and major franchises unveil new chapters.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Hollywood is in ⚡ transformation mode: Netflix–Warners deal sparks “existential” fears 🎬, Disney drops US$1B into OpenAI 🤖, Cameron warns on Avatar costs 🌌, NY introduces tough new AI rules 📜, Sundance ends its Park City era 🎥, K-dramas surge shorturl.at/mdua1
The week’s biggest shifts in screen & media:
🇪🇺 EU probes Google’s AI practices
📚 NEH/NEA grants reinstated after landmark appeal
🤖 Deep Fusion drives AI innovation
📈 Blue Ant expands globally
🎬 Cinemas squeezed by studio holdovers shorturl.at/WeoEN
🇪🇺 EU probes Google’s AI practices
📚 NEH/NEA grants reinstated after landmark appeal
🤖 Deep Fusion drives AI innovation
📈 Blue Ant expands globally
🎬 Cinemas squeezed by studio holdovers shorturl.at/WeoEN
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Thursday 11 December 2025
EU probes Google’s AI practices; grants reinstated after landmark appeal; AI production surges; Blue Ant expands; cinemas struggle; Black List rises; major festival wins reshape global film.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The week’s biggest shifts in screen & media:
🇪🇺 EU probes Google’s AI practices
📚 NEH/NEA grants reinstated after landmark appeal
🤖 Deep Fusion drives AI innovation
📈 Blue Ant expands globally
🎬 Cinemas squeezed by studio holdovers shorturl.at/WeoEN
🇪🇺 EU probes Google’s AI practices
📚 NEH/NEA grants reinstated after landmark appeal
🤖 Deep Fusion drives AI innovation
📈 Blue Ant expands globally
🎬 Cinemas squeezed by studio holdovers shorturl.at/WeoEN
Australia’s under-16 social ban, Netflix–WBD shockwaves, €15B German investment, JioHotstar’s $445M push, Cameron vs AI actors, and Kokuho’s breakout success — the global screen industry is shifting fast. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Wednesday 10 December 2025
Australia’s under-16 social ban, Netflix–WBD upheaval, €15B German investment, JioHotstar’s $445M pledge, Cameron’s AI warning and Kokuho’s box-office surge reshape the global screen industry.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Australia’s under-16 social ban, Netflix–WBD shockwaves, €15B German investment, JioHotstar’s $445M push, Cameron vs AI actors, and Kokuho’s breakout success — the global screen industry is shifting fast. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Hollywood’s power map is being rewritten. Netflix’s WBD ambitions, Saudi Arabia’s studio surge, Asia’s microdrama boom, and new global funds + restructures are reshaping the industry faster than ever. 🚀📺🎬
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Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Tuesday 9 December 2025
Hollywood shaken as Netflix–WBD deal, Ellison’s rival bid, industry layoffs, Saudi expansion, and Asia’s microdrama boom redefine global power, content demand, and future growth.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Hollywood’s power map is being rewritten. Netflix’s WBD ambitions, Saudi Arabia’s studio surge, Asia’s microdrama boom, and new global funds + restructures are reshaping the industry faster than ever. 🚀📺🎬
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Hollywood is shifting fast: Netflix’s $82.7B Warner bid shakes the industry, Red Sea Souk expands, Hainan sets records, Promised Sky wins big, IDA crowns top docs, and new global talent and studios surge. The future is being rebuilt in real time. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Monday 8 December 2025
Netflix’s $82.7B Warner bid reshapes Hollywood; Red Sea Souk expands; Hainan sets records; IDA winners surge; Promised Sky triumphs; Arab Stars rise; Saudi opens PlayMaker; erotic thrillers return.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Hollywood is shifting fast: Netflix’s $82.7B Warner bid shakes the industry, Red Sea Souk expands, Hainan sets records, Promised Sky wins big, IDA crowns top docs, and new global talent and studios surge. The future is being rebuilt in real time. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Big shifts reshaping global entertainment: Netflix’s $82.7B WB deal, the rise of vertical microdramas, TIFF’s expanded 2026 market, major awards wins, Peaky Blinders returns, and new digital co-creation trends redefining storytelling. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Weekend 6-7 December 2025
Netflix’s $82.7B WB deal, vertical microdramas’ rise, TIFF market expansion, major awards wins, Peaky Blinders film news, digital trends, and global industry shifts shaping 2026.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Big shifts reshaping global entertainment: Netflix’s $82.7B WB deal, the rise of vertical microdramas, TIFF’s expanded 2026 market, major awards wins, Peaky Blinders returns, and new digital co-creation trends redefining storytelling. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Massive shifts across global film & TV: Comcast launches Versant, HBO Max returns to the UK, Equity pushes back on AI use, Vice expands Gangs of London, and major franchise moves reshape the 2026 slate. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Friday 5 December 2025
Comcast unveils Versant, HBO Max returns to the UK, Equity fights AI use, Vice expands Gangs of London, and major franchise moves reshape global film and TV.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Massive shifts across global film & TV: Comcast launches Versant, HBO Max returns to the UK, Equity pushes back on AI use, Vice expands Gangs of London, and major franchise moves reshape the 2026 slate. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
The screen industry is shifting fast: Netflix & Paramount battle for WBD, RTL restructures, the Academy expands globally, JioStar rises, and leaders call for scale, collaboration & new talent pathways. Big change ahead. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...
Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Thursday 4 December 2025
Global streamers surge spending; major WBD bid reshapes Hollywood; windowing returns; HBO Max expands; Asia accelerates co-productions and AI-led originals.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The screen industry is shifting fast: Netflix & Paramount battle for WBD, RTL restructures, the Academy expands globally, JioStar rises, and leaders call for scale, collaboration & new talent pathways. Big change ahead. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...