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NCSOFT Drops $200M for JustPlay in Massive Gaming Acquisition Spree
BUSINESS
NCSOFT Drops $200M for JustPlay in Massive Gaming Acquisition Spree
South Korean developer NCSOFT leads a wave of March buyouts including moves by Kaizen Gaming, Underdog Fantasy, and Betty Canada.
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Vigloo Debuts "Bloodbound: Luna," the First Entirely AI-Generated YA Microdrama
TV
Vigloo Debuts "Bloodbound: Luna," the First Entirely AI-Generated YA Microdrama
The 22-episode supernatural series was produced in just eight weeks by a small team using a fully generative AI workflow to target U.S. audiences.
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BUSINESS
$350 Billion Level Unlocked: The Global Gaming Market is Making a Massive Comeback
A new report from Boston Consulting Group predicts the industry will surge by 2030, fueled by cloud gaming, mobile spending, and AI-driven development.
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Ben Affleck Sells AI Tech Firm ‘InterPositive’ to Netflix
FILM
Ben Affleck Sells AI Tech Firm ‘InterPositive’ to Netflix
The streaming giant moves to automate post-production as the WGA fights for stricter creative protections in upcoming 2026 contract talks.
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“AI Is a Power Tool”: E! Founder Larry Namer Defends Tech in Hollywood
FILM
“AI Is a Power Tool”: E! Founder Larry Namer Defends Tech in Hollywood
While studios navigate strict new AI regulations from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, Larry Namer argues the technology will amplify human creativity rather than replace it.
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Fake "Ramayana" Leaks? The Truth Behind Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s Viral Photos
FILM
Fake "Ramayana" Leaks? The Truth Behind Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s Viral Photos
Viral social media images claiming to show Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi on the set of Nitesh Tiwari’s "Ramayana" are confirmed to be AI-generated face-swaps.
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Hollywood vs. AI: SAG-AFTRA and WGA Enter High-Stakes 2026 Contract Wars
BUSINESS
Hollywood vs. AI: SAG-AFTRA and WGA Enter High-Stakes 2026 Contract Wars
The Screen Actors Guild has extended talks with studios into the week of March 9, while writers approve a strict AI-focused bargaining agenda for March 16.
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StubHub Eyes $10 Billion Comeback After Reporting Massive $1.9 Billion Loss
BUSINESS
StubHub Eyes $10 Billion Comeback After Reporting Massive $1.9 Billion Loss
The ticketing giant is pivoting to an AI-driven strategy for 2026 following a heavy one-time charge related to its public listing.
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Netflix Bets Big on Ben Affleck’s AI Firm as the Content Boom Explodes
BUSINESS
Netflix Bets Big on Ben Affleck’s AI Firm as the Content Boom Explodes
The streamer acquires filmmaking startup InterPositive, while audio giant Pocket FM joins forces with OpenAI to scale global storytelling.
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Musicians vs. Machines: AFM Rallies for AI Safeguards as Industry Fears Grow
BUSINESS
Musicians vs. Machines: AFM Rallies for AI Safeguards as Industry Fears Grow
The American Federation of Musicians takes on the AMPTP to secure streaming residuals and labor protections against AI-generated content.
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Gen Z to AI: “I’d Stop Listening” if Robots Make My Music
MUSIC
Gen Z to AI: “I’d Stop Listening” if Robots Make My Music
A new report from Music Audience Exchange reveals 35% of Gen Z would dump a favorite track if they discovered it was AI-generated.
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"Empowering the Artist": Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck’s AI Startup InterPositive
BUSINESS
"Empowering the Artist": Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck’s AI Startup InterPositive
The streaming giant has tapped the Oscar winner as a senior advisor to integrate AI tools that streamline lighting and continuity in its original productions.
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Bria.ai Takes Home Top HPA Awards for Responsible AI, Teams Up with Hollywood Studios
AWARDS
Bria.ai Takes Home Top HPA Awards for Responsible AI, Teams Up with Hollywood Studios
The visual generative AI platform was recognized with the Transformative Impact Award and Innovation in Pre-Production Award at the 2026 HPA Tech Retreat for its commitment to creator attribution and
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“The Next Big Star Isn’t Human”: AI Sensation Tilly Norwood Gets Her Own ‘Tillyverse’
BUSINESS
“The Next Big Star Isn’t Human”: AI Sensation Tilly Norwood Gets Her Own ‘Tillyverse’
AI talent studio Xicoia taps former Amazon Prime Video executive Mark Whelan to lead a massive expansion of its virtual actor ecosystem.
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Warner Music CEO Robert Kyncl Declares AI the Next Major Growth Engine
BUSINESS
Warner Music CEO Robert Kyncl Declares AI the Next Major Growth Engine
In a 2026 stockholder letter, WMG outlines partnerships with Suno and Udio while targeting profit margins in the high 20s through digital licensing and superfan monetization.
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SAG-AFTRA Demands AI Protections as Hollywood Contract Talks Heat Up
BUSINESS
SAG-AFTRA Demands AI Protections as Hollywood Contract Talks Heat Up
National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland pushes for digital replica guardrails before the June 30, 2026 deadline.
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Meta Strikes Back: Lawsuits Filed Against Deepfake Ad Scammers in Brazil, China, Vietnam
BUSINESS
Meta Strikes Back: Lawsuits Filed Against Deepfake Ad Scammers in Brazil, China, Vietnam
The tech giant is taking legal action against individuals and companies accused of using AI-generated celebrity likenesses to promote fraudulent products on its platforms, including those
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