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BAFTA TV Awards Adds AI Clause To Entry Rules & Welcomes Submissions From HBO Max
BAFTA has updated its TV Awards rules to give itself the power to scrutinise entries that use generative AI, stressing that the awards recognise “human achievement” in television production. The move reflects growing unease across the entertainment industry about AI’s role in creative work and follows similar steps by other awards bodies to safeguard human…
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Netflix Fans Officially Leave the Streamer’s ‘Yellowstone’ Rival in the Dust
Netflix has yet to produce a genuine rival to Yellowstone despite several years of trying, with its main contender, Ransom Canyon, now plateauing in the ratings rather than building momentum. The gap matters because rival platforms, particularly Paramount+, have successfully capitalised on the appetite for Taylor Sheridan-style ranch dramas, while Netflix’s biggest attempt in the…
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Glen Hansard’s Swell Season Bandmate Markéta Irglová Pays Tribute, Bono Shares Re-Written ‘Beautiful Day’ Lyrics: ‘Big Spirit on a Big Mission’
A day after Glen Hansard was laid to rest in Dublin, his former Swell Season bandmate Markéta Irglová paid tribute to him in a Facebook post, describing him as “a big spirit on a big mission” whose gift she had been honoured to help carry. The Oscar-winning musician, 56, died in an early-morning motorcycle crash…
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Netflix to Premiere “Extended Look” at Grand Theft Auto VI
Rockstar Games and Netflix are teaming up to premiere an “extended look” at Grand Theft Auto VI, described as a “first-of-its-kind partnership” between the streaming giant and a video game publisher. The preview will air on Netflix before being made available on Rockstar’s official YouTube channel, giving fans further insight into the long-awaited title ahead…
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2026 FIFA World Cup Helps Fox Score a Huge Quarter
Fox Corp reported a blowout fiscal fourth quarter, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup driving a substantial boost in advertising revenue. The tournament, broadcast by Fox, significantly lifted the company’s overall financial performance, and executives expect the momentum to continue into the next quarter’s results. Revenue reached $4.2 billion, up 28 percent year-on-year, while adjusted…
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World Cup Boosts Fox Ad Sales in Q2, Profit Falls 3%
Fox reported that advertising sales surged during its fiscal fourth quarter (April to June) thanks to its broadcast of the FIFA Men’s World Cup, though overall profit still fell 3% year-on-year to $696 million. The results underline how major sporting events remain a key revenue driver for traditional broadcasters even as profitability faces other pressures,…
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Grand Theft Auto Officially Lands at Netflix in Groundbreaking Deal
Rockstar Games is partnering with Netflix to give subscribers an exclusive early look at Grand Theft Auto VI, marking an unprecedented crossover between the streaming giant and one of the most anticipated video game releases ever. The presentation will be available exclusively to Netflix members ahead of the game’s launch, offering fans a deeper glimpse…