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Factory CEO just accused his VC board advisor of spying for Cognition
Factory CEO Matan Grinberg accused investor and board adviser Chris Degnan of sharing confidential information with Cognition, which Grinberg considers Factory’s biggest competitor. The dispute became public after Degnan announced he was joining Cognition as chief revenue officer, prompting questions about whether Factory’s sensitive plans may have been exposed. The two give conflicting accounts of…
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Reddit limits Old Reddit browsing to recently active users
Reddit is tightening access to its Old Reddit interface to limit scraping and automated abuse. In the next few months, users will need to be logged in and to have used Old Reddit within the previous six months to keep browsing with the classic experience; Reddit says the existing login requirement reduced scraping but still…
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Fincher will leave Netflix’s exclusive deal when it expires next year
David Fincher has decided not to renew his exclusive Netflix deal when it expires next year, although he could work with the streamer again. His departure follows other high-profile exits and changes the terms of a partnership that began before his 2020 exclusive agreement. Fincher directed and executive produced *House of Cards* and later made…
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The Disney protests were a wake-up call about the risks of streaming mergers
The article argues that Disney’s decision to take Jimmy Kimmel Live! off air showed how media consolidation can make consumer boycotts difficult. The author says avoiding ABC became a much broader choice because Disney also owned a wide range of streaming, television, film, sports and gaming content, raising questions about how people can protest a…
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Ubisoft consolidates four studios into Christoph Hartmann-led Massive Entertainment
Ubisoft has renamed its second major studio group “Massive Entertainment,” consolidating creative teams from Montreal, Paris, Sweden and Toronto under unified leadership. The move represents a significant structural shift within the company, which is undergoing major restructuring and aiming to achieve €200 million in additional cost reductions. Led by Christoph Hartmann, formerly head of Amazon…
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David Fincher Ending Netflix Deal After Six Years and Three Movies, Including ‘Cliff Booth’
David Fincher is not renewing his exclusive deal with Netflix after six years, during which he directed three films including the upcoming “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth.” The acclaimed filmmaker, known for “Fight Club” and “The Social Network,” is the latest in a string of major talents departing the streaming platform, following directors such…
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KimStim Acquires North American Rights to León & Cociña’s ‘Donkey Princess’ (EXCLUSIVE)
KimStim has acquired the North American rights to *Donkey Princess*, the latest feature by Chilean directors Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña. The deal brings the distributor back together with the filmmakers after its North American release of *The Wolf House*, and KimStim plans a theatrical rollout in 2027, followed by digital and home-video releases. The…
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Ynon Kreiz in advanced talks to take senior role at Paramount
Former Mattel chief executive Ynon Kreiz is in advanced discussions to join Paramount in a senior executive role, according to sources briefed on the talks. Kreiz departed Mattel after eight years, with former Condé Nast chief Roger Lynch assuming the position. The move comes as Paramount prepares to finalise its $110 billion acquisition of Warner…
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Reddit to restrict Old Reddit access and end RSS feeds amid scraping concerns
Reddit plans to further restrict access to Old Reddit, its classic browsing experience, to curb scraping and automated traffic. In the next few months, users will need to be logged in and to have used Old Reddit within the previous six months; the company says this covers most Old Reddit users. Reddit also says RSS…
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‘Culpables’ Producer On Breaking YA Before The Boom; Banijay’s Steve Matthews Discusses All3Media Merger
The Culpables trilogy, produced by Pokeepsie and released on Prime Video, has become a streaming phenomenon with over 100 million viewers, yet the producer reveals that finding a buyer for these young adult adaptations took years when the genre was unfashionable. This success highlights how rapidly the YA market has transformed, with numerous productions now…