Grant to ‘protect cinema for generations to come’
The 500-seat cinema, which was taken over by Hebden Royd Town Council in 2012, first opened in 1921. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78yq4v9p43o
Getty Images scraps $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock over UK scrutiny
The collapse of the merger comes as both companies face growing competition from AI image generators that offer a cheaper and easier way to create visuals. Source: https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/getty-images-scraps-shutterstock-merger-2026-06-30/
Sky to Buy ITV’s Media Arm for Up to $2.1 Billion: ‘This Is a Defining Moment for British Media’
The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2027, will separate ITV Studios into a standalone global content business and return roughly £950 million ($1.27 billion) to shareholders. Source: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/sky-itv-media-entertainment-sale-1236802209/
Elton John Announces Las Vegas Hologram Show With Cutting-Edge Technology
Since ABBA proved the popularity of a hologram-driven concert with their ABBA Voyage, bands like KISS hoped to capitalize on the advancements in technology. With the surge of AI, technology has exploded in terms of its vast capabilities. Merging the … Continued
TAICCA, MoMI Expand Partnership for Taiwanese Immersive Content in New York
Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) have entered a three-year partnership expanding Taiwanese immersive work in New York, building on a 2025 collaboration that drew more than 3,000 screenings at near-90% daily capacity. Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/taicca-momi-skip-city-kinetec-biff-afa-dean-global-bulletin-1236801358/
Iconic Barcelona Cinema Reopens with Digital Transformation
With the help of Instronic Studio, Barcelona’s award-winning Phenomena Experience has reopened following a six-month renovation that combines premium cinema technology, integrated AV systems and flexible public spaces, illustrating how exhibitors are redefining the modern moviegoing experience. Source: https://invidis.com/news/2026/07/phenomena-experience-iconic-barcelona-cinema-reopens-with-digital-transformation/