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Disney to Bring Bluey to Theme Parks in Expansion of Family Franchise

Characters from the hit show will also join Disney Cruise Line voyages beginning next month in Australia and New Zealand.

Max Takes a Cue From Spotify, Rolls Out “Max Rewind” Yearly Recap

The recap will combine personalized viewing habits and platform trends, similar to Spotify Wrapped.

British Columbia Boosts Film Tax Credit as Battle for Hollywood Projects Grows

The tax rebate for foreign projects shot locally will jump from to 36 percent and follows California's Governor promising to double tax credits to keep Los Angeles producers at home.

Hollywood’s Double Strikes Hit Film, TV Production in Canada Hard

The latest data from local indie producers points to budget expenditures by major studios and streamers plunging 26 percent in 2023-24, back to pre-pandemic levels.

Predicting Hollywood in 2025: The Next James Bond, Peak Taylor Sheridan and More

Educated guesses, back-of-the napkin math and a between-the-lines read on what we’ll be talking about in the next 12 months.

Fox News Anchor Neil Cavuto to Exit After 28 Years

One of the channel's original hosts and an afternoon staple, Cavuto has been critical of President-elect Trump over the years.

Twitch Streamer Jynxzi Signs With Brillstein (Exclusive)

The 23-year-old has more than 19 million followers.

Fremantle Names Fran Denny VP Commercial, Global Drama

In the new role she will be "leading on deal-making for our first-look producers, supporting the broader group film strategy, and sourcing new opportunities for the team," the production giant said.

Filmmakers Sue to End “Unconstitutional” Permitting Rules to Shoot in National Parks

Alexander Rienzie and Connor Burkesmith accuse the National Park Service of censoring speech by making filmmakers pay to shoot in national parks just because their work is commercial.

Two Epic Games Board Members Resign After DOJ Inquiry

The unnamed directors were appointed by the Chinese media giant Tencent, which also owns Riot Games.

Channing Dungey Sets Leadership Team at Warner Bros. Discovery U.S. TV Networks Business

Dungey, who also runs WBD's TV studios, will add oversight of its U.S. TV networks following the retirement of Kathleen Finch.

DC Comics Heads Jim Lee, Anne DePies on An Absolute Comeback Year

The biggest comic of the year, a line of graphic novels that went to multiple printings, and the super power of planning all contributed to a banner year. Says Lee, "There's no off switch to what we do."

As Movies and Shows Leave California, New Coalition Forms to Keep Production In State

The group, comprised of 33 businesses and organizations, is looking to push the narrative that voters in the state also care about keeping the motion picture industry filming in Hollywood.

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Sells $30M in Stock

The executive "sold shares in connection with year-end income tax and gift/estate planning activities," per an SEC filing.

‘Bad Monkey’ Nabs $20M In California Tax Credits to Relocate from Florida

As productions increasingly opt to shoot outside of California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed vastly increasing the cap on tax credits for film and TV shows.

Roku Picks Up X Games Streaming Rights in Sports Push

The platform will stream X Games Aspen next year and a summer X Games event as it adds strategic sports rights to its free Roku Channel.