APOS 2026 Takeaways: IP, Sport, AI Define Asia’s New Content Era
From the APOS conference, eight themes shaping Asia's entertainment industry in 2026, including AI, sport, vertical content and government incentives.
‘Vikram Betal’ AI-Enabled Film Set at India’s Collective Studios Historyverse (EXCLUSIVE)
Historyverse is developing an AI-enabled film based on the classic Indian 'Vikram Betal' stories, with Birla Open Minds joining as education partner.
France TV Distribution Lands ‘Building Paris,’ a Documentary Offering an Immersive View of the City of Light’s Iconic Monuments (EXCLUSIVE)
Documentary series ‘Building Paris’ joins France TV Distribution’s lineup and will launch at Sunny Side of the Doc in June in Rochelle, France.
‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Live-Action Series Set at BBC Studios, Kadokawa and Wheel in Motion
BBC Studios Kids & Family, Wheel in Motion and Kadokawa are developing a 10-episode live-action "Kiki's Delivery Service" series.
‘Sicko’ Director on Why Gory Kazakh ‘Parasite’ ‘Not as Violent as Life Itself’: ‘Life Has Much More to Be Afraid Of’
The solo directorial debut of Aitore Zholdaskali follows a scheming couple whose get-rich-quick plan spirals out of control.
Inside APOS 2026: AI, Microdramas and the Future of Asian Streaming Take Center Stage in Bali
APOS 2026 preview: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney and WBD headline a Bali summit spanning microdramas, AI, sports and Southeast Asian content.
Neymar Jr. Partners With FlareFlow on 16-Title AI Microdrama Franchise
Soccer icon Neymar Jr. teams with COL Group's FlareFlow on a 16-title AI-powered microdrama franchise launching globally June 11.
Sheryl Crow Slams Trump Administration for Staging UFC Fight at White House: ‘Disgraceful and Void of Decency’
Sheryl Crow slammed the Trump administration for staging a UFC fight at the White House, calling it 'disgraceful and void of decency.'
India’s All Living Things Environmental Film Festival Launches Green Doc Fund (EXCLUSIVE)
ALT EFF and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies launch $126,000 fund to grant three Indian environmental documentaries.
Jon Stewart Slams Fighter Josh Hokit as a ‘F—ing A–hole’ For Saying ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’ at UFC Freedom 250
Jon Stewart slammed fighter Josh Hokit for saying 'Michelle Obama is a man' at Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event.
Ian McKellen Roasted Trump on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Set by Shouting ‘Mar-a-Lago!’ When Told to Hate What Magneto Is Destroying
Ian McKellen was told on the 'Avengers: Doomsday' set to act more furious as Magneto, so he thought about destroying Mar-a-Lago.