Amazon MGM Studios has doubled its investment in original Japanese content, its new head of Japan, Buddy Marini, said at TIFFCOM. The expanded slate includes live-action films and series.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the most-watched tournament in Spanish-language media history. Telemundo says its platforms averaged 6.3 million viewers across 104 matches.
An open-air concert for Republic Day took place at Abai Square in Almaty. Thousands of spectators joined Talgat Kuzembaev and the Qazaq ART choir in singing “Atameken.”
Dimash Qudaibergen’s Spanish fans have donated €3,000 to the Santa Ángela de la Cruz centre ahead of his Madrid concert on 30 October. The centre supports people with combined hearing and vision loss.
Hasan Piker has filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN commentator Scott Jennings, seeking at least $72.5 million. The complaint alleges Jennings misrepresented Piker’s remarks about lynching using an altered video clip.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says the Oscars will continue to recognize human-driven filmmaking as AI spreads across the industry. It also plans to keep refining international feature rules after adding a festival-based qualification route.
Chris Brown received a suspended eight-month prison sentence for attacking a producer in a London nightclub in 2023. He must also pay $2,000 in prosecution legal costs.
Entertainment overtook automotive to become the world’s second most valuable sector by combined brand value, according to Interbrand. The consultancy puts the total at $332.5 billion.
Brad Paisley said a Russian bot campaign drove online attacks on “Same Here,” his song in support of Ukraine. He recalled that 98% of the initial responses were positive.
Sony Pictures Television has acquired a majority interest in Alex Baskin’s production company, 32 Flavors. The company makes unscripted and scripted projects, including documentaries, reality series and podcasts.
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and Sony Pictures have completed the purchase of approximately 41% of Peanuts Holdings LLC from WildBrain. Peanuts Holdings will become a consolidated subsidiary of SMEJ.
The 69th Grammy Awards will take place on Feb. 7, 2027. Changes include five new categories, an alternative voting option and revised eligibility requirements for albums.
Artists from Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Region performed at the Kazakhstan Cultural Center in Beijing. The program featured folk music, songs, kuis and traditional dances.
NBCUniversal and YouTube have announced a multi-year global partnership. From early 2027, Peacock Premium will be included with YouTube Premium in the U.S.
Comcast plans to separate its media and technology businesses into two independent publicly traded companies. The tax-free spin-off is expected to be completed in approximately one year, subject to approvals and other conditions.
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