Week commencing 8 September 2025:
Making headlines in media entertainment
‘Toy Story’ Turns 30: Released in 1995, the IP revolutionized animation and propelled Pixar to fame. Initially pressured to deliver with limited experience, the creative team overcame challenges, ensuring relatable characters like Woody and Buzz resonated with audiences. The film became a massive success, inspiring sequels and establishing a lasting legacy in family entertainment – full read
20th Century Releases Trailer for ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.’ Scott Cooper’s ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ release in October which has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating after its Telluride debut. Film explores Bruce Springsteen’s creation of his 1982 Nebraska album and features Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen – full read
Pink Floyd Announces Wish You Were Here 50. A 50th anniversary special release this December. Edition includes six unreleased demos, multiple formats, and enhanced audio mixes. Fans will also find rare live recordings to provide fresh insights into the band’s iconic work – full read
Netflix Marks 10 Years in Japan with Three New Series. Titles include: the “Straight to Hell” (drama), “Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?” (comedy), “STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” (anime). Japan focuss on complex themes and vibrant storytelling reinforces Netflix’s commitment to bold narratives – full read
Hong Kong Disneyland Turns 20. Enchanting guests with a year-long event titled “The Most Magical Party of All.” Since 2005, Disney charm with local culture has become a key tourism attraction in region. Proposed expansions include the Castle of Magical Dreams and World of Frozen – full read
BBC Secure Three New Markets for Comedy Format. France’s TF1, Germany’s ProSieben and Joyn, and Finland’s MTV3 have licensed the hit comedy gameshow format “Nation’s Dumbest.” Already successful in Norway and Sweden, the show has garnered high ratings featuring contestants competing to be eliminated as the show’s loser as the ultimate winner – full read
Downton Franchise Gains Momentum Ahead of ‘The Grand Finale’ Theatrical Release. The Grand Finale set for release on September has significantly boosted Peacock viewership and doubling numbers. Fans are rewatching the franchise in preparation for the film which explores the Crawley family’s challenges in the 1930s. Film features returning cast members and new additions – full read
Paramount Pictures and Legendary Entertainment Strike a 3 Year Deal. Announced a multi-year global distribution partnership starting with the film adaptation of Street Fighter, set to release in 2026. The deal aims to enhance Legendary’s film output while leveraging Paramount’s marketing strengths – full read
Making headlines in digital media
Amazon Ads and Netflix Partner to Offer Programmatic Buying on Netflix’s Ads Plan. Partnership enables advertisers to use Amazon DSP to access Netflix’s ad inventory in multiple countries starting Q4 2025. This integration aims to simplify TV planning for brands and enhance advertisers’ capabilities to connect with Netflix’s audience – full read
Meta Executive to Join Paramount as Chief Product Officer. Dane Glasgow, a seasoned tech exec formerly at Facebook, will join Paramount as Chief Product Officer. He will oversee product vision and strategy, focusing on innovation in digital platforms and immersive storytelling in line with Paramount’s commitment to tech-driven entertainment – full read
‘Law & Order’ FAST Channel Launches. NBCUniversal and Wolf Entertainment have launched the dedicated FAST channel in the US for the iconic series, marking a first for the genre. Seasons 5-10 are made available on various platforms to coincide the show’s 25th season. The FAST initiative aims to broaden audiences – full read
Making headlines in social media
Five Years On, Reels Reigns as Top Video Platform in India. Reels by Meta has become India’s top short-form video platform, with 92% of users preferring it over others. Recent study shows reels influences video consumption and cultural trends significantly across demos – full read
Snapchat Turns 14. Snap CEO Evan Spiegel addresses the team and emphasises the need to regain momentum following a slowdown in ad revenue. Along with challenges, he outlined strategies for long-term growth such as targeting medium-sized customers, enhance Snap’s ad platform, and boost direct revenue through Snapchat+ – full read
Snapchat Introduces Infinite Retention and Group Streaks. New features to enhance chats and community engagement. Infinite Retention allows users to save individual conversations indefinitely, while Group Streaks enable collective interaction among groups, promoting participation – full read
How Markets like Europe are using YouTube for Education. Influencing youth education and creativity with 74% of teens using it for school-related learning. Research also shows 84% of teachers incorporate YouTube in lessons, highlighting its role in enhancing student engagement and exploration – full read
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