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Business

Tokyo International Film Festival Explores New IP Adaptation

The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) is seizing the moment as global interest in Japanese intellectual property (IP) reaches new heights. TIFFCOM managing director Kaori Ikeda highlighted the expanding opportunities for adaptation beyond the traditional realms of anime and manga. Nearly 43 million people visited Japan last year, and the festival is positioned to leverage this cultural wave.

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Business

Issa Rae Advocates for Positive Change in Hollywood

Issa Rae has reiterated her dedication to leveraging her influence for positive change in Hollywood, particularly during a time of significant upheaval in the industry. Speaking at Variety's Power of Women event, where she received the Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Rae addressed the challenges facing the entertainment sector, including corporate mergers and the rise of artificial intelligence.

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TV & Series

Hudson Williams Reflects on Returning to 'Heated Rivalry' Set

Hudson Williams shares his thoughts on stepping back into his role in 'Heated Rivalry' during the Toronto International Film Festival.

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Business

Apple TV raises U.S. subscription prices, marking fourth hike since

Apple TV subscription prices increase to $14.99 monthly and $119.99 annually, with Apple One individual plan also rising.

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Industry

Theatrical Box Office Rebounds as Streaming Growth Slows

Global theatrical revenue shows signs of recovery in 2026, with $19.8 billion earned by August from 1,800 releases, though challenges remain from streaming competition.

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Streaming

How to Keep Up With the Flood of Weekly TV Premieres and Finales

With over 40 weekly premieres and finales, strategic tools and personalized recommendations can help navigate the overwhelming TV schedule.

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Business

Peacock Raises Subscription Prices for Fourth Straight Year

NBCUniversal's Peacock has increased its subscription prices for the fourth consecutive year, with ad-free plans now matching Netflix's standard pricing at $19.99/month.

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Business

Why Streaming Services Keep Raising Prices and How to Save

Streaming services continue raising prices as production costs and competition grow, but consumers have options to save.

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Streaming

Disney+ Original Series Miss Top 20 in Yearly Streaming Rankings

Disney+ failed to place any original series in Nielsen's top 20 most-streamed shows, while acquired titles *Bluey* and *The Simpsons* performed strongly.

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Streaming

Apple TV Adds 'Arrival' and Two Other Sci-Fi Classics to Free Library

Apple TV has expanded its free movie offerings with three acclaimed sci-fi films, including 'Arrival,' 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,' and 'The Martian.'

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Casting

Nicholas Hoult Joins Harry Potter TV Series as Gilderoy Lockhart

Nicholas Hoult has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in season two of HBO's Harry Potter TV series, according to an official announcement.

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Bingebuster Website Revives Blockbuster Nostalgia with Streaming

A new website called Bingebuster recreates the Blockbuster video store experience by integrating streaming services to combat choice overload.

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