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2h ago• 1 min readRome MIA Market Concludes Amid Industry Anxiety Over Streaming Shifts and Italian Production Deficits
The 12th annual MIA Market wrapped up in Rome on Friday, highlighting a critical juncture for European cinema as executives navigate platform cutbacks and localized funding drops. Industry leaders gathered to strategize counter-measures, signaling a pivotal shift toward international co-productions and resilient financial models.
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entertainmentJohnny Depp’s Scrooge Venmo Stunt Signals New Era of Platform-Native Film Marketing Ahead of Ti West’s 'Ebenezer'
A real Venmo profile bearing Ebenezer Scrooge’s name has surfaced online as a promotional tool for Ti West’s upcoming film 'Ebenezer,' starring Johnny Depp. The stunt merges classic literature with social fintech, reflecting a modern shift in how legacy intellectual property is reintroduced to audiences.
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entertainmentVeteran Filmmaker Peter Chan Rules Out AIGC, Predicts Feature Films Will Endure Vertical Drama Rise
Acclaimed director Peter Chan Ho-sun explicitly rejects AI-generated content in his filmmaking while acknowledging selective AI tool use, asserting that the traditional feature film format remains viable amid industry shifts toward vertical short-form content. His comments, captured in a recent Variety interview, reignite debate over technology's role in cinematic storytelling.
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entertainmentEx-Staffer Admits Guilt in Major Heist and Sale of Unreleased Eminem Tracks
An ex-employee connected to rap icon Eminem has entered a guilty plea for illegally acquiring and monetizing unreleased audio files that surfaced online last year. The federal case underscores ongoing digital security vulnerabilities within top-tier music production pipelines.
