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Marta Balaga It’s confirmed: AI is going to be “the single biggest driver of change facing the industry,” said Mark Endemaño at MipTV. According to AlixPartners’ managing director, the creative industry is “leading innovation and looking for ways to make it work.” “Seventy-two per cent of execs say that they are ‘early adopters’ and as an industry, totally, 25% expect to take up with AI in the next year.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief China’s video streamers, much like their counterparts in the west, have passed their peak growth phase and have been forced to refocus their efforts on achieving profitability. In the case of IQiyi, which is a subsidiary of tech giant Baidu but has its own stock market listing on the NASDAQ, that transition has meant reduced content spending and a more rigorous approach to quality and investment in winning shows. “To the Wonder,” which debuted on Sunday in competition at Canneseries, is a product of that less-is-more approach.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Qatar-based powerhouse BeIN Media Group, a co-owner of U.S. indie studio Miramax, has taken distribution rights across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to live-action pre-school series “Saïd & Anna,” which has been nominated for this year’s Banff World Media Festival‘s Rockie Awards.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Workday is getting ready to go back on tour. The human-resources software company is ready to launch another leg of the ad campaign it launched in 2023’s Super Bowl LVII, in which popular musicians set the record straight on whether high-performing corporate types ought to be called “rock stars.” In this go-round, two new ads will be seen during The Masters between April 8 and April 14 and in five key overseas markets: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Naman Ramachandran Bollywood heist comedy “Crew,” starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon, is a hit and producers Ektaa R Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor are looking at a sequel. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan (“Lootcase”) and written by hit “Veere Di Wedding” duo Nidhi Mehra and Mehul Suri, the film is produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network. It follows three flight attendants with a failing airline who get involved in gold smuggling to a fictitious Middle Eastern country in an operation that’ll save them and their unpaid colleagues financially.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Snow in Midsummer,” which quietly probes the 1969 massacre of Malaysian Chinese during post-election turmoil, was named the winner of the best film for young cinema competition (Chinese-language) at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. Liang Ming was named best director for “Carefree Days,” while the film’s female lead Lyu Xingchen collected the best actress award.

Meghan Markle is considering a dramatic U-turn over her family’s upcoming visit to the UK as she fears for her children’s safety following a leak of their plans, a source has told OK! .The mum of two, 42, was hoping to return to the UK with Prince Harry and their children next month, but the source said her safety fears have left Harry contemplating yet another solo trip.They claimed Harry isn’t happy with the possible change of plan because he feels the pull of the UK more than ever since his dad and sister-in-law Kate Middleton, 42, announced their cancer battles, and he wants to be “supported by his wife”. “It’s now got to the point where Meghan doesn’t want to come to the UK with the children.

Kim Kardashian caught the attention of over two million fans over the weekend as she shared a jaw-dropping collection of pictures from her holiday to the Turks and Caicos Islands.The reality star and SKIMs founder, 43, showed off her incredible figure as she donned a snakeskin bikini and placed a brown cowboy hat over her drenched brunette locks - snapping a number of pictures for her followers. Pairing the look with two gold cross necklaces and opting for a natural palette of makeup, Kim looked flawless while posing on the beach.

If you’re looking for a new drama to sink your teeth into, Channel 5’s The Cuckoo could be just the thing for you. Featuring plenty of family drama and conflict, the four-part series sees one family take in a lodger called Sian (Jill Halfpenny) in order to help ease their financial difficulties. However, after welcoming Sian into their family home, things begin to change and the family’s dynamic starts to become undone as they quickly realise that their new lodger might not be who she claims to be.

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway has revealed she is filming a new TV show, after bravely opening up to fans about her staggering £800k debt following the death of her husband Derek Draper.The 56 year old TV favourite took to Instagram to share a snippet of information about the exciting new project. She hinted that filming is taking place abroad and more details would be dropping in September, possibly indicating when we can expect the show to hit our screens.

according to local media.Officers from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department claimed the chair landed three feet away from them.Cops arrested Wallen and booked him just after 12:30 a.m. Monday.The “Cowgirls” singer was charged with three counts of reckless endangerment and one count of disorderly conduct.“At 10:53 pm Sunday evening Morgan Wallen was arrested in downtown Nashville for reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct,” his attorney Worrick Robinson told The Post in a statement.

Sophie Wessex gave a cheeky eight-word answer when asked about 'upping' her royal responsibilities. Over the years, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have grown to be the rock King Charles leans on when it comes to fulfilling their regal role and the pair regularly represent His Majesty at official engagements.

Television producer and director Nicky Illis, who worked on Antiques Roadshow and was the long-term director of Fake or Fortune, has sadly died of cancer aged 53. Nicky, who also worked on Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie in 2022, first came into the industry back in the 1990s and went on to produce shows such as One Foot in the Past as well as The House Detectives. She is survived by her husband Seb, whom she married in 2012, and their two children.

Kate Winslet is back on our screens for Sky's latest political drama The Regime - a satirical series about a European dictator ruling over a fictional European country. The Titanic star last appeared on TV for the BAFTA-winning series I Am Ruth, playing a middle-aged mother concerned for her social media-obsessed daughter. However, the Oscar winner now plays Elena Vernham, the chancellor leading an authoritarian regime and struggling to maintain power, in Sky Atlantic's six-part series.

Sam Faiers cut a glamorous figure as she spent time in the capital last week on the 4th April.The former TOWIE star, 33, looked every inch a style icon as she posed outside the Peninsula London hotel in a gorgeous River Island outfit. Perfect for the spring season, Sam's high-street ensemble consisted of a cream fringe cardigan, £60 here, and a pair of flared jeans that cost £48.The television personality shared the look to her 2.5 million followers, as well as the caption: "Experiencing a moment of flare (wink emoji)".This prompted a flurry of positive reactions from her fans. Sam completed her outfit with a pair of white pointed heels, some gold earrings and a snake-print handbag, creating the ultimate day-to-night look.

The Cuckoo follows Sian, a woman who inserts herself in the lives of Nick and Jessica as she moves into their home as a lodger. Sian quickly causes trouble for the married couple and their adopted daughter Alice.The trio have moved to their dream home in the country but due to a financial crisis, they are forced to take in a lodger to help pay for their mortgage. From becoming close with Nick to forming an inappropriate relationship with Alice, it's not long before Jessica realises Sian is not who she claimed to be.

The creator of Disney+‘s Becoming Karl Lagerfeld has explained the thinking behind the team’s decision to eschew a biopic when telling the story of a crucial stage in the fashion icon’s life.

For a second year in a row, Jelly Roll led the CMT Music Awards with three wins. This time, that included the top category, Video of the Year. Other winners included Lainey Wilson, who took the Female Video of the Year for a second straight year, Dan + Shay, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton, Ashley Cooke, Warren Zeiders and American Idol alum Scotty McCreery. Here is a full list.

EXCLUSIVE: The creative team behind Canneseries competition show Operation Sabre wanted to tell a “bigger truth” through their drama about the assassination of Serbia‘s first pro-democracy prime minister, an event that remains raw in the public psyche.

Malaysia-Singapore-Taiwan co-production Snow in Midsummer and Swedish title Sons took top prizes in the Young Cinema Competition at the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF).

The boss of Mediawan has praised the “very smart” buying community who in recent years have moved on from a domineering TV rights position.

Chris McCausland & Lee Mack Set For Sky Festive Special

The late Princess Diana's final wish for her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, to remain "as close as possible" is sadly no longer being fulfilled.

A police watchdog has been ordered to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a missing man in the Highlands.

An Amazon customer was left 'shocked' after discovering the amount of hidden dirt on her face upon using a £12 beauty product.

Sophie Wessex had a cheeky eight-word response when asked about increasing her Royal responsibilities. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have become steadfast pillars for King Charles, consistently fulfilling their Royal obligations.

A thug who repeatedly struck a man with a broken bottle has been remanded in custody for background reports after being slammed by a sheriff for “not taking matters seriously”.

Former footballer turned TV pundit Neil McCann has been left with a tax bill in the region of £210k after losing a court battle with HMRC.

MAMAMOO singer Solar will be releasing her second solo mini-album, titled ‘Colours’, later this month.Solar released a teaser for ‘Colours’ earlier today (April 8) through the official MAMAMOO X (formerly Twitter) account. The clip features a cryptic, animated graphic of Solar’s name that slowly morphs to spell ‘Colours’.The singer’s new mini-album will be released on April 30.

Romeo & Juliet, starring Tom Holland, and were quickly snatched up.It was announced back in February that the Spider-Man star would be taking on the iconic lead male role in a new stage adaptation of the beloved story by William Shakespeare.The production, which is presented by The Jamie Lloyd Company, will run from May 11 to August 3 at the Duke Of York’s Theatre in London.According to Deadline, tickets for the twelve-week run totally sold out in under two hours, and the production will reportedly be transferring to Broadway after its London run finishes.A post shared by Romeo and Juliet (@romeojulietldn)As reported by The Mirror: “Romeo & Juliet will head to Broadway after its London run, with details to be announced in due course. While director Jamie Lloyd has made a name for his minimalist adaptations of classic texts, the headline grabber for what is essentially yet another production of Romeo & Juliet is undoubtedly its leading man.”This follows the announcement of the rest of the cast, which includes newcomer Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet, and Doctor Who’s Freema Agyeman as Nurse.Following the announcement of the cast, The Jamie Lloyd Company made a statement condemning the “barrage of deplorable racial abuse online directed towards a member of our company.”They continued: “This must stop.

Crypt Of The NecroDancer has launched a surprise collaboration with virtual idol Hatsune Miku.Crypt Of The NecroDancer was first released in 2015 and has received regular updates from Brace Yourself Games ever since. Last month, the team’s ambitious Synchrony DLC left Early Access and was released in full, bringing weekly challenge modes, cross-platform multiplayer, new characters and extensive mod support to the roguelike rhythm game.However, Brace Yourself has now surprise-launched a crossover with Hatsune Miku.Available to purchase on steam for £1.69, the Hatsune Miku DLC allows players to “Descend through the Crypt Of The NecroDancer as the one and only Hatsune Miku! With your trusty leek, iconic outfits, and dazzling dance moves, face down any enemy that comes your way with style,” explained the listing.Hatsune Miku can move in all eight directions and can dig by dashing enemies into walls.

EXO singer D.O has announced a new solo mini-album called ‘Blossom’, due out next month.D.O announced ‘Blososm’ today (April 8) through his label Company Soosoo‘s social media, which included the first visual for the upcoming record. The teaser image features a humanoid figurine made of various mechanical keyboard components, with a keycap spelling out ‘D.O’ for a head.‘Blossom’ will feature six new songs and will be led by a title track called ‘Mars’, according to a notice posted to the label’s website.

Derek Cianfrance, who co-wrote and directed the 2012 crime drama film The Place Beyond The Pines, has revealed that Bradley Cooper almost wasn’t a part of the movie.The film, which also stars Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes, Rose Byrne and Mahershala Ali, tells three linear stories across fifteen years, exploring the complex relationship between a motorcycle stuntman and a police officer.According to Cianfrance, the script was entirely rewritten by Darius Marder, just before principal photography began. However, the A Star Is Born actor did not approve of the changes.Cianfrance began: “I had given [Marder] the script and he had a lot of notes for it, and I kind of agreed with a lot of what he was saying.

Nick Cave has announced a European solo live tour for this summer – you can find all the details below.The Bad Seeds frontman is due to hit the road in June for a run of headline dates, where he’ll be “performing songs from his extensive catalogue”. Cave will be accompanied on stage by Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood.He’ll begin the forthcoming stint with three shows at the Onassis Stegi venue in Athens, Greece on June 1, 2 and 3 before an appearance at the Belgrade River Fest in Serbia on June 18.Two further performances are scheduled for Musiikkitalo in Helsinki, Finland (June 25) and the Harpa concert hall in Reykjavík, Iceland (July 1).Tickets go on sale at 10am local time this Friday (April 12) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Interpol have added an Ireland date to their 2024 ‘Antics’ 20th anniversary UK and European tour.Last month the indie veterans announced plans to play their second LP in full across the UK in November, which will include stops in Manchester, Glasgow, London and more.Now, they will wrap up their anniversary shows at Dublin’s 3Arena on November 10. General sale tickets go live on Friday, April 12 at 9am BST from here.

who died in February at age 62, was honored during Sunday night’s broadcast as singers Brooks & Dunn, Sammy Hagar, and Lainey Wilson each paid their respects with renditions of his songs.The musicians performed hits like “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “I Love This Bar” and “How Do You Like Me Now?!” at the ceremony, which took place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.Keith, who died following a battle with stomach cancer, was also honored with a series of poignant speeches made by his longtime friends and fellow singers.In the audience, the late performer’s three children Krystal Keith, Shelley Covel Rowland, and Stelen Keith Covel watched the loving tributes. The “Red Solo Cup” hitmaker’s wife, Tricia Lucus, was not in attendance.At one point during the broadcast, the cameras cut to the late singer’s three children who were visibly overcome with emotion and moved to tears.Following the performance, former MLB player Roger Clemens — who was a longtime friend of the late performer — read out a loving memorial in honor of Keith.“Thank you for sharing your dad with all of us.