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What you need to know about Netflix's $72 billion bet on the future of entertainment Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO for $72 billion, following Warner Bros. Discovery's announcement that it would split into two publicly traded companies. However, the deal still needs to be approved by global regulators, which could be a lengthy process.

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British union threatens strike over AI The British actors' union, Equity, is considering a strike over insufficient protections against the use of artificial intelligence (AI). This follows concerns about the use of their likenesses without clear agreements.

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China wins best drama categories as nine-year-old Ivory Chia makes history at the Asian Academy Creative Awards Nine-year-old Ivory Chia from Singapore made history as the youngest winner ever at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. The ceremony took place at Singapore's historic Capitol Theatre. Japan and Singapore led the way in total awards, each taking home six statuettes.

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BAFTA says it has met almost all its membership diversity targets since 2020, although women still don't reach 50% The British Academy (BAFTA) has achieved almost all of its 2020 diversity targets for its members. This includes 19.85% from ethnic minorities, 12.84% Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people, and 13.29% LGBTQ+.

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HBO Max launches in Italy, Germany and other major European markets on January 13 HBO Max launches on January 13th in Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein. This nearly completes the European rollout, with only the UK and Ireland remaining. For the first time, viewers can enjoy content from HBO, Warner Bros.

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Streaming services oppose Australian content quotas, citing record $719 million investment: 'Trying to solve a problem that simply doesn't exist' Streaming services in Australia invested nearly AUD$1.1 billion ($719 million) in local content in the 2024-25 financial year, exceeding traditional broadcasters, according to a report from the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

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Netflix deepens its commitment to Southeast Asia with JAFF partnership, APROFI deal and creative initiatives Netflix is intensifying its involvement in Southeast Asia with several initiatives unveiled at the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival in Indonesia.

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IFFR unveils CineMart co-production market lineup for 2026 edition The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has announced the lineup for the 2026 CineMart co-production market. From February 1st to 4th, 21 films in development will be presented, six of which are projects supported by the Hubert Bals Fund.

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British Independent Film Awards: Romcom 'Pillion' wins top prize, 'My Father's Shadow' wins Best Director The film "Pillion," a BDSM rom-com directed by Harry Lighton, won the top honor at the British Independent Film Awards. Akinola Davies Jr.'s "My Father's Shadow" won Best Director. The ceremony took place at the Roundhouse in London.

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The Council of Europe adopts a groundbreaking treaty on the co-production of series The Council of Europe has concluded an agreement on the co-production of series, which establishes the first international legal framework specifically for independent series productions.

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According to the bosses of the British Independent Film Awards, the lack of women in gender-neutral categories is a "huge anomaly": "Usually it's the other way around and nobody bats an eye." At the 2025 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA), newcomers like Akinola Davies Jr. with "My Father's Shadow" and Harry Lighton with "Pillion" dominate.

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Sustainability leads to calls for industry reform at India International Film Festival: 'The dawn of a new era' At the International Film Festival of India, filmmakers from Japan, Spain, Australia, and India emphasized the need for structural reforms and cultural changes for sustainability in the film industry.


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