TikTok has filed an urgent appeal with the Supreme Court, requesting an injunction to block a federal law that would enforce a U.S.-wide ban on the app unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests its stake by January 19, 2025. The move follows a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, which upheld the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The court concluded that national security concerns outweigh TikTok’s argument that the law infringes [...]

The year 2024 proved turbulent for Hollywood, marked by box office disappointments (Joker: Folie à Deux and Kraven the Hunter), widespread layoffs, prolonged labor strikes, and shrinking production opportunities amid a broader industry downturn. Yet, amidst the struggles, a few key players and projects managed to emerge victorious. Disney faced significant hurdles at the start of the year: slumping stock prices, a money-losing streaming division, and a renewed proxy fight from activist investor Nelson Peltz. However, the entertainment giant staged [...]

A new report by Fandom, the world's largest fan platform, highlights the entertainment franchises that captivated audiences this year, with gaming IPs claiming unprecedented dominance. Topping the list is Warhammer, propelled by massive anticipation for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Amazon's upcoming movie adaptation featuring Henry Cavill. Other standout franchises include Marvel, League of Legends (and its Netflix adaptation Arcane), and Fallout, which entered the rankings for the first time. Fandom’s rankings, derived from its 350 million monthly users [...]

With Apple’s release of "Submerged", its first original scripted film for the Vision Pro headset, director Edward Berger proclaimed it a turning point for filmmaking. This sentiment rings true as immersive technologies - spanning advanced spatial tech, LED screens, dome projections, and next-gen headsets like Vision Pro, Meta Quest, and HTC Vive - transform how stories are told. Despite limited mass adoption, these tools are unlocking unprecedented creative possibilities. "Submerged", the first short film scripted for Apple Vision Pro, exemplifies [...]

The website of the Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual at the MiC has published Decree No. 3830, dated December 4, 2024. This decree outlines the "Terms and conditions for submitting preliminary and final requests for the tax credit aimed at attracting cinematic and audiovisual investments to Italy for the year 2024." It includes the opening date of the session and additional provisions regarding applications for the tax credit under Article 19 of Law No. 220, November 14, 2016, for [...]

The term "Peak TV" refers to a golden age of television, characterized by an overwhelming volume of high-quality scripted series catering to diverse tastes and audiences. This phenomenon saw a dramatic expansion in the number of shows produced annually, driven by the rise of streaming platforms and increased competition to capture viewer attention. Iconic productions like Squid Game, which became a global sensation despite being a non-English series, exemplified the international reach of this era, while highly anticipated projects like [...]