FTC lawsuit alleges Amazon has been ‘secretly and systematically’ overcharging for ads
Amazon responded saying the FTC’s claim ‘fundamentally misunderstands how advertisers behave.’ Source: The Verge
Cinema isn’t dead after all as 2026 marked the biggest summer ever at the box office
Due to the rise of streaming and the effects of the pandemic, for a while it seemed that cinemas were in danger. But don’t wave goodbye to the big screen just yet, as the past few months have marked the … Continued
Venice Immersive Event Puts the Viewer in the Middle of the Action
For a century, cinema has asked audiences to sit still and look. Venice Immersive is asking what happens when the audience no longer looks at the story, but enters it. Source: Golden Globes
SATIS 2026 Paris Set to Transform Media Future With AI, Broadcast Innovation, Audiovisual Technology and Creative Revolution
The reason behind this transformation is the rapid evolution of the media industry, where artificial intelligence, immersive production, cloud workflows and advanced broadcasting solutions are changing how stories are created and distributed. Source: TTW
Why Northern Ireland was the ‘perfect place’ for Robin Hood’s death
It is a centuries old legend of stealing from the rich to give to the poor, freshly adapted for the big screen, filmed entirely in Northern Ireland. Source: BBC
Ukrainian film-maker criticises EU after it cuts Venice Biennale funding over Russia controversy
The row is now also threatening to engulf the Venice film festival, which has a degree of institutional independence from the Biennale but will be directly affected by the funding cut. Source: The Guardian