Italy’s Movie and TV Spending Drops Amid Tax Incentive Uncertainty
Italy’s inward cinema, TV and video-on-demand sectors content investment fell in 2025 for the first time since 2018. Source: THR
Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s
Under the UK’s social media ban – which is due to come into force in March next year – those under that age will be prevented from accessing ten of the biggest platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. Source: BBC
The Digger disaster: what an epic movie flop means for Tom Cruise and Hollywood
Unprecedented folly of misjudgment, bad timing and spectacular hubris is predicted to lose $245m. How did this happen? Source: The Guardian
Barco Appoints Amit Saxena to Lead Global IT, AI Platforms and Technology GCC
For Barco, the combination of global IT leadership and GCC development creates an opportunity to align its technology operating model with its broader business priorities. Source: https://www.konsulteer.com/article/barco-appoints-amit-saxena-to-lead-global-it-ai-platforms-and-technology-gcc
10 great black-and-white films of the 2020s
In fact, the motivations for using black and white in contemporary film are diverse. Sometimes, it’s a way of paying homage to cinema’s past while also taking it forward. Source: https://www.bfi.org.uk/lists/10-great-black-white-films-2020s
This Punjabi rapper was murdered in 2022. His new tour is testing the market for holographic concerts
A hologram replaced Moose Wala on stage Friday, testing the technology’s ability to deliver a memorable fan experience at a premium price. Source: CBC