Charlie Collier, the president of Roku Media, discusses the platform’s biggest hits Last Tuesday, at NeueHouse in New York, there was a significant appointment about the future of streaming services in this bundling and post-easy-money era. Matt Belloni, entertainment journalist at Puck, had a lengthy conversation with Charlie Collier, president of Roku, the streaming service aggregator. With nearly half of the people who access connected televisions connecting through Roku, Collier sits in a privileged observation point to scrutinize the highly [...]

The House of Representatives has passed the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act, commonly known as the TICKET Act, aiming to enhance pricing transparency for consumers purchasing event tickets. This legislation mandates that ticket sellers disclose the total cost, including fees, at the point of sale. Additionally, sellers must indicate whether tickets are speculative, meaning they are not yet in the seller's possession. A significant feature of the TICKET Act is the prohibition of deceptive websites operated by [...]

The recent decision by Sony and Paramount Global to enter into a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) marks a significant milestone in their ongoing negotiations. Previously, Sony and the private e quity firm Apollo kicked off discussions with a preliminary bid of $26 billion, but the current trajectory suggests a narrower focus. Access to Paramount's financial records is crucial for both parties to proceed with discussions effectively. This move comes after Paramount's exclusive talks with Skydance, led by David Ellison, concluded without [...]

The integration of generative AI into concept art creation is heralding a transformative era in creative industries, particularly within the realm of film and television. Concept art, a multifaceted domain encompassing character designs, environments, props, and costumes, finds its stronghold in genres like fantasy, sci-fi, and action. Traditionally, artists embarked on their creative journeys armed with stock photos, web searches, or past references. However, the landscape has undergone a seismic shift with the introduction of AI-generated images as the initial [...]

Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP) and Wildside, a Fremantle Company, have struck a new multi-picture co-production deal to develop and produce local films in Italy. According to reports, the first fruit of this collaboration between Hollywood and Rome is already in the pipeline. It is the new comedy from director Alessandro Genovesi, Upside Down Family. Written by Genovesi (When Mom is Away, 7 Women and a Murder and the recent Netflix’s acclaimed drama The Tearsmith) and Giulio Carrieri (Prime Video's [...]