Category Archives: News
U.K. Government Formally Rejects Streaming Levy, Doubles Down on Mixed Production Ecology
The U.K. government has firmly rejected calls for a 5% levy on streaming platforms and mandatory IP retention rules, instead emphasizing the benefits of a “mixed ecology” that welcomes bot...
Naman Ramachandran Jul 03, 2025
Ringo Starr told Sam Mendes to rewrite parts of Beatles biopics: “We would never do that”
The Beatles’ Ringo Starr told director Sam Mendes to change parts of the script for the upcoming Beatles biopic. READ MORE: ‘Let It Be’ review: The Beatles dust off their spellbindin...
Elizabeth Aubrey Jul 03, 2025
Three dead and 16 injured after shooting at Chicago album launch party
New reports share that three people have been killed and 16 have been left injured after a shooting took place at an album launch party in Chicago. The incident took place last night (Wednesday July 2...
Liberty Dunworth Jul 03, 2025
Diogo Jota, Liverpool Soccer Star and Portuguese International, Dies at 28
Diogo Jota, the dynamic Portuguese soccer player who became a key figure in Liverpool’s recent championship success, was killed July 3 in a vehicle accident in Spain alongside his brother. He wa...
Naman Ramachandran Jul 03, 2025
Fontaines D.C. invite pro-Palestine group on stage at Roskilde 2025 to deliver powerful message
Fontaines D.C. invited a pro-Palestine group onto the stage at their slot at Roskilde 2025. Check out footage below. READ MORE: At home with Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten: “Our personalit...
Liberty Dunworth Jul 03, 2025
Gaza-Set Fatma Hassona Documentary ‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk’ Sells Wide for Cercamon (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales outfit Cercamon has revealed a raft of global sales on the Gaza-set documentary "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk," directed by Iranian-French filmmaker Sepideh Farsi. The film,...
Naman Ramachandran Jul 03, 2025
Here’s the weather forecast for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final gig in Birmingham
Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne are set to play their final ever live shows this weekend – but how is the weather looking for the historic Birmingham event? Check out the latest forecast below. ...
Tom Skinner Jul 03, 2025
Africa’s Next Move: At Abidjan’s SICA, a New Treaty and Clear Talk Signal a New Era for Co-Productions
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast - At the International Salon for Audiovisual Content (SICA), a panel on co-production models became more than just a roundtable: it became a launchpad. The event culminated in the...
John Hopewell Jul 03, 2025
ZEROBASEONE announce ‘Here & Now’ Asia tour dates
ZEROBASEONE have announced a new Asia tour set to kick off later this year – check out the full list of dates and more below. READ MORE: ZEROBASEONE: “We wanted to debut, but then it just ...
Surej Singh Jul 03, 2025
Blondie’s Debbie Harry says cosmetic surgery “felt necessary” for her career
Debbie Harry has opened up about undergoing cosmetic surgery, saying that it “felt necessary” for her career. The Blondie frontwoman, who turned 80 on Tuesday (July 1), was asked whether s...
Tom Skinner Jul 03, 2025