Disney and TikTok have agreed a deal allowing creators to use clips from Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel films in videos. The launch starts in the US before global rollout, following the collapse of a previous $1bn deal between Disney and OpenAI.
Gamers plan to boycott PlayStation in August's last week to protest Sony's shift to digital games, citing concerns over ownership and control, despite physical game sales being in decline.
Two popular Australian reality TV shows, 'Aussie Gold Hunters' and 'Outback Opal Hunters,' are facing scrutiny for allegedly staging dramatic events to qualify for government documentary funding and tax offsets. Critics argue these shows blur the line between documentary and reality TV, potentially misusing public funds.
CCTV footage shows a topless man driving erratically, abandoning his car, and attacking multiple people with knives in Edinburgh. Five people were injured in the suspected anti-Muslim attacks, with counter-terrorism police joining the investigation. A 36-year-old man has been charged.
The Bear, a culinary comedy-drama, is returning for its fifth and final season. The show, which began in 2022, followed a chef returning to Chicago to run his deceased brother's sandwich shop, transforming it into a fine-dining establishment. It became a surprise hit, praised for its realistic depiction of restaurant life, naturalistic dialogue, and strong performances, gaining international appeal and cult fashion trends.
Actress Sanchita Ugale, 22, died by suicide on June 14 in Nalasopara, Mumbai. Her brother, Akash Satish Ugale, alleges industry pressure, drawing parallels to Sushant Singh Rajput's 2020 death, noting both died on June 14 and Ugale's last post remembered Rajput. He has appealed to PM Modi and other leaders to investigate.
A new UK lab, Nerve Lab, is using AI and brain imaging to study how children consume media, aiming to develop tools for better content classification and personalized learning. Researchers are analyzing animated shows for features like pacing and color, and using fNIRS to understand children's math comprehension difficulties.
Apple TV+ relies on a few hit shows to drive viewership, unlike Netflix's broad catalog engagement. This model, similar to premium cable, faces challenges in the streaming era, though Apple's aggregator role and device ecosystem offer unique advantages.
Mr Blobby, the divisive 90s TV character, is experiencing a surprising comeback, appearing on primetime shows, duetting with popstars, and selling merchandise. Cultural commentators debate his enduring appeal, with some calling him "breathtakingly stupid" and others a "quintessentially British phenomenon."
Following rape allegations during filming, Married at First Sight UK is under external review. Channel 4 removed episodes amid concerns over participant welfare and the show's escalating drama for ratings.
Minor damage to gates is believed to have been caused by fire that CCTV shows was started deliberately, Met saysCounter terrorism police are investigating whether a fire at a former London synagogue is part of an arson campaign linked to Iran.Police said the latest fire broke out at the building on Nelson Street, in east London. The synagogue, which is of cultural significance to London’s Jewish community, had been disused since 2020, and a Muslim group had recently been trying to buy it. Continue reading...
Minor damage to gates is believed to have been caused by fire that CCTV shows was started deliberately, Met saysCounter-terrorism officers are investigating a suspected arson attack at a former synagogue in east London, the Metropolitan police have said.The Jewish security charity Shomrim said fire crews were called out to the building in Nelson Street, Whitechapel, in the early hours of Tuesday. Continue reading...
Newly released CCTV footage shows the moment a gunman burst from a hotel doorway and charged toward a security checkpoint as President Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton. The video shows a security agent opening fire on the suspect, who raised a long-barrelled weapon. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, has pleaded not guilty to attempting to assassinate Trump. Prosecutors say Allen cased the area the day before the attack, checked into the hotel one day prior, and ran approximately 60 feet before being tackled. One officer was struck in the ballistic vest by a single shot fired by the suspect.
