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Report: Scripted TV the most popular genre globally

Glance, a specialist in TV and video market intelligence, has announced the launch of its annual One TV Year in the World Edition report, bringing together live TV, broadcast VoD and streaming platform audience viewing figures from across more than 100 territories worldwide. The report offers a holistic view of TV consumption trends across global […]

June 30, 2026

AI: Anxious Intelligence

The world is getting very anxious about AI, and who can blame them? What can AI really do, what will it be able to do, can we trust those in charge of it, can we stop them, can we stop it? Not surprising then that politicians seem to circle the problem and then put it […]

May 8, 2026

No Oscars for AI writing or acting

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has clarified that only acting and writing for films done by humans will be considered eligible to win an Oscar. The Academy issued updated rules for what kind of work in movies and documentaries would be considered eligible for an Oscar. The Academy specified that only acting […]

May 5, 2026

Data: Hamnet is UK’s most read-about Oscar film

Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet has won big with British readers despite missing out on this year’s Best Picture award at the Oscars, according to data from Taboola. Articles about the film, which deals with the relationship between playwright William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway, attracted 1.4 million UK pageviews in the three months leading up to […]

March 18, 2026

BBFC research reveals Oscar-winning film formula

Ahead of the 98th Academy Awards, analysis from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) reveals the ‘winning formula’ for films to claim gold at the Oscars. Tracking the 38 films that won across the six major categories (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Actor and Best Actress) over the […]

March 15, 2026

Echelon Studios announces digital release for Dead to Rights

Echelon Studios has announced the digital release of Dead to Rights, China’s official selection for the 2026 Academy Awards® for Best International Features category. The film will be available from February 3rd, across the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Based on true events surrounding the Nanjing Massacre, Dead to Rights has drawn attention for […]

January 27, 2026

2026 Oscars Ceremony on ITV

For the third consecutive year, ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player will be the exclusive UK broadcaster of the Oscars. ITV will deliver the 98th Oscars ceremony and its red carpet coverage, offering free-to-air programming on ITV1 and streaming service ITVX, complemented by an array of Oscars-related content and exclusive extras. The 97th Oscars ceremony […]

January 22, 2026By Nik Roseveare

YouTube snags The Oscars

YouTube has won the rights to host the Academy Awards starting in 2029. The Google-owned service outbid other offers, including from the longtime US home Disney’s ABC – which has been hosting the event since 1976. YouTube’s first show will be the 101st Oscars ceremony, and its deal will run through 2033, the Academy of […]

December 18, 2025

Academy: “AI can win Oscars”

Movies created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) will be able to win awards at the Oscars, says its organisers. In publishing its new rules and promotional regulations for the 98th Oscars Ceremony (scheduled for March 15th 2026), The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued said the use of AI and other […]

April 22, 2025

A Real Pain streams on Disney+ this April

A Real Pain, starring Jesse Eisenberg (who also wrote and directed the feature) and Kieran Culkin, will make its streaming debut on Disney+ on April 2nd. Delving into the universal themes of cultural heritage, acceptance and family relationships set against the scenic backdrop of Poland, A Real Pain has been praised by audiences and critics […]

March 25, 2025