The theatrical distribution and exhibition market is undergoing profound transformation. At The Grill 2025 in Los Angeles – the annual conference organized by The Wrap, a leading trade publication in the entertainment industry – three top executives examined the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of cinema: Jeff Goldstein, President of Global Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures; Andrew Cripps, Head of Theatrical Distribution at The Walt Disney Studios; and Eduardo Acuna, CEO of Regal Cineworld. Globalization and Local Roots Goldstein argued that audience preferences are [...]

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures celebrates the centennial of Carlo Rambaldi (1925–2021) with an extraordinary retrospective tracing his entire artistic and technical career, running from October 30 to November 30, 2025. Universally remembered as the Academy Award–winning artist who created E.T. (1982) for Steven Spielberg, Rambaldi began sculpting three-dimensional works as a child, later refining his craft at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna. His first foray into cinema came in Italy with the creation of a dragon [...]

In September 2025, the international media industry has seen a significant development with David Ellison, CEO of Paramount and founder of Skydance Media, reportedly preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, as highlighted by Reuters, Variety, Deadline, and The Hollywood Reporter. This possible acquisition represents a strategic turning point for the entire sector, with potential repercussions on market dynamics, streaming platforms, and global content distribution. Following the recent $8 billion Paramount Global acquisition, David Ellison has promptly directed his attention towards Warner Bros. Discovery, one of the world’s [...]

For years, Hollywood has treated the movie theater as an endangered species. Bigger TVs, endless streaming options, and the rise of mobile devices seemed to consign the multiplex to nostalgia. Even Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos—long criticized for bypassing theaters—famously framed them as a fading institution. Yet new research suggests that the youngest moviegoers, Gen Alpha (kids under 15), may be the ones to reverse the decline. A forthcoming report from the National Research Group finds that kids born after 2010 [...]

As generative AI becomes increasingly integrated into creative and production workflows, Netflix has introduced a set of principles that clarify how these tools should be used and in which cases explicit approval from the company is required. These guidelines are not limited to directors and producers working directly with Netflix but also extend to external collaborators and vendors, including post-production facilities and technology providers offering AI-based solutions. According to Netflix, generative AI (GenAI) tools—which can quickly produce new video, audio, [...]

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games are coming soon, and a new project is ready to show the journey of African athletes to people all over Africa. According to an exclusive report from Variety, the 12-episode docuseries “The Road to LA ’28” will air on free channels thanks to the African Union of Broadcasters (AUB). This partnership means millions of viewers—no matter where they live or how much technology they have—will be able to watch these inspiring stories before the [...]