Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market Names Japan 2026 Focus Country for Producer Hub
ACFM has named Japan its 2026 Focus Country for Producer Hub, sending 10 producers to Busan for pitching, case studies and speed meetings.
‘The King’s Warden’ Leads Korea to Best First Half Box Office Since Pandemic
Local films swept the top three spots at the Korean box office in H1 2026, with industry revenue up 41.9% year-on-year, KOFIC reports.
Banijay Entertainment H1 Revenues Dip in First Earnings Update Since Completion of All3Media Deal
Banijay Entertainment has posted its first financials since its mega merger with All3Media
Kavinsky, French Producer and DJ Behind ‘Drive’ Opening Song ‘Nightcall,’ Dies at 50
Kavinsky, the French DJ whose anthem 'Nightcall' became a cult classic after opening Nicolas Winding Refn’s 'Drive,' has died. He was 50.
Jared Leto Accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct by Four Women in BBC Documentary
In 'Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret,' four women accuse him of criminal sexual conduct, including one of statutory rape, when they were teenagers.
Mike Leigh Says It’s ‘Very Likely’ He’ll Retire After Next Film Due to Illness
BAFTA, Palme d'Or and Golden Lion winner Mike Leigh has said that his latest film Tender Loving Care will probably be his last as director
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals Sales Push IPL Cricket’s Business Value to $20.6 Billion, Houlihan Lokey Study Finds
Houlihan Lokey's 2026 study finds IPL business value at $20.6 billion after Royal Challengers Bengaluru sold for a record $1.78 billion.
BTS Won’t Submit for 2027 Grammy Awards Consideration
BTS announces it will skip the 69th Grammy Awards.
Ari Emanuel Blasts States’ ‘Trash’ Lawsuit Aimed at Blocking Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Claims It Threatens to ‘Destroy’ Competition
Ari Emanuel in an op-ed claims the state attorneys general trying to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal are threatening to “destroy” competition in the entertainment industry.
‘The Gilded Age’ Star Ben Ahlers and Wesley Taylor Wrap Workplace Satire Short ‘Movin’ On Up’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Production has wrapped on ‘Movin’ On Up,’ a workplace satire short film starring Wesley Taylor and Ben Ahlers.
Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using Song in Social Media Post: ‘Would Never Approve’
Noah Kahan responded to a White House post using his song 'American Cars,' stating that he 'would never approve' its usage.