Basically? It can’t take the heat: “In theory, attending Cannes should be a no-brainer for major U.S. studios. Talent loves it because of the glamour and global exposure. … This year, however, multiple high level sources said the conglomerates are particularly thin-skinned about the scathing Cannes critics.” - Variety
Wait, Lupita Nyong’o is not beautiful enough for some? Sounds like a them problem. Or, as Claire Willett said on Bluesky, “Woman: *Minds her own business while being beautiful* The worst men in the world: This is an attack on me personally. Summon the fleet.” - Salon
“The second century of European public media looks less certain than its first as its original competition – from private broadcasters – is eclipsed by heated rivalry from deep-pocketed streaming platforms.” - Irish Times
People born between 1997 and 2012 are now more frequent cinemagoers than some older age groups, according to a US-based survey by Fandango, with 87% having seen at least one film in a cinema in the last 12 months compared with 58% of baby boomers. - The Guardian
“In an out-of-court settlement announced Thursday, the Miami-Dade County School Board, which owns the news/talk outlet (WLRN), and South Florida Public Media Group, which manages it, say they have struck a seven-year management deal for WLRN.” - Inside Radio
The streaming titan said Wednesday during its “upfront” presentation to advertisers that its ad-supported subscription tier reaches reaches more than 250 million global monthly active viewers, up from the 190 million it cited in November of 2025. - Variety
Dan Rather: “CBS Radio should be remembered for becoming a national institution. It, for many, many years, was part — and I would argue not a small part — of what held the country together.” - CBS News
PRX works with 900 stations across the U.S., distributing more than 20 public radio shows like “The Moth” and “Latino USA.” They reach 5.3 million U.S. listeners each week — growth that PRX acknowledges bucks the trend of declining public radio audiences. - Inside Radio
After increasing rapidly in recent years, streaming ad spending is projected to approach $20 billion by 2029, not far off linear TV ad spending, according to estimates from ad consulting firm Madison and Wall. - The Wall Street Journal (MSN)
“Two months into Josh D’Amaro’s leadership, amid renewed calls from the White House to fire (Jimmy) Kimmel and the Federal Communications Commission threatening ABC’s The View, Disney is biting back. Disney’s 52-page brief to the FCC last week marked a pivot from its conciliatory approach under (Bob) Iger to Trump’s second term.” - TheWrap (Yahoo!)
“For a major release, paying for travel, accommodations and security for A-list talent … can run into seven figures. At a time when the U.S. entertainment industry is still in a period of contraction, … Cannes is an easily expendable line item.” - The Hollywood Reporter
From florists to prop rentals to catering and beyond, production services and craft businesses are the hub and spoke of L.A.’s film and TV industry. But many of these businesses — some of which have been family-operated for generations — are struggling to weather a post-pandemic slump in film activity. - Los Angeles Times
The partnership will see the companies develop movies drawing on the lives and music of WMG‘s roster of artists and songwriters. - Music Business Worldwide
You’ve fallen prey to “trend simulation”: the marketing tactic of paying people online to post opinions they don’t necessarily hold, endorsing music they don’t necessarily care about, so as to trick social-media algorithms—and users—into regarding a band as more popular than it really is. - The Atlantic
Renowned as much for its taste as for its marketing acumen, the 13-year-old studio has developed a cult following not just for its films and shows but for the A24 brand itself. It was valued two years ago at $3.5 billion, more than 10 times the valuation of its closest indie rival, Neon. - The Hollywood Reporter
