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Industry experts say that while broadcasters have implemented the price hikes, DTH platforms cannot pass the increases to consumers due to affordability constraints Read more at creativefirst.film/news/current-p…

The Prairie State, home to a trio of Dick Wolf ‘Chicago’ shows and FX’s ‘The Bear,’ saw production expenditures hit a high of $703 million as other locales see declines in projects. Read more at creativefirst.film/news/hollywood…

The Motion Picture Association, which reps all major studios, is supporting the Republican-led Protecting American Streaming and Innovation Act, which could lead to new tariffs on Canadian exports. Read more at creativefirst.film/news/hollywood…

The Trump administration today published its National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence. The following is a statement from Motion Picture Association (MPA) Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin: creativefirst.film/news/mpa-state…

As AI continues to reshape the entertainment and sports industries, a newly launched sports-tech firm is making the case that athletes have become contributors to the AI economy — and that no standardized system exists to compensate them for it. creativefirst.film/news/ai-regist…

MBC C&I’s AI Contents Lab is at Hong Kong FilMart with its most ambitious slate to date, anchored by “Raphael,” an 80-minute feature billed as one of the world’s first entirely AI-generated feature film. creativefirst.film/news/ai-genera…

As Hollywood remains locked in labor and legal battles over generative AI, Filmart is showcasing Asia’s increasingly full-throated embrace of the technology as both a foregone conclusion and the industry’s next growth engine. creativefirst.film/news/ai-is-eve…

India’s efforts to take its cinema and creative talent to wider audiences are gaining pace through the Development, Communication and Dissemination of Filmic Content (DCDFC) Scheme. Read more at creativefirst.film/news/centre-al…

The government is examining fresh measures to curb misleading advertisements and harmful content targeting children and women on digital platforms, union minister for electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Read more at creativefirst.film/news/digitalgo…

Ofcom and the UK privacy watchdog have asked major platforms to strengthen age verification and safety measures as concerns grow over children accessing harmful online content. Read more at creativefirst.film/news/uk-regula…

Experts tell e4m that social media has heightened curiosity about stars and their families. Here’s a look at how South cinema’s nextgen is choosing unconventional paths before their acting debut Read more at creativefirst.film/news/south-cin…

Executives in the theatrical sector say the slowdown in ad growth over the past two years has been closely linked to inconsistent film releases and box office numbers Read more at creativefirst.film/news/cinema-ad…

A group of independent musicians has sued Google in a US federal court, alleging that the company used copyrighted music without permission to train its generative AI systems. Read more at creativefirst.film/news/lowdown-u…

Netflix has announced the opening of its global production and innovation studio, Eyeline Studios, in Hyderabad. Read more at creativefirst.film/news/netflix-o…

The Indian Government is not in favour of a ban on social media for children, and is instead considering a more nuanced and graded approach in specifying restrictions for children under 18 years. Read more at creativefirst.film/news/indian-go…

With millions of monthly visits, P-stream was a popular pirate streaming portal, providing free access to movies and TV series Read more at creativefirst.film/news/pirate-st…

The tool will measure advertising across TV and digital platforms. JioHotstar will be the first platform to use the tool during ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Read more at creativefirst.film/news/barc-indi…

A part of this drop is explained by the banning of certain apps specializing in adult content in 2025, particularly Ullu. Read more at creativefirst.film/news/the-great…

Paramount won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. Read more at creativefirst.film/news/streaming…

In this special interview, we asked industry leaders: “AI makes storytelling more ___.” Creators shared how AI lowers barriers, democratises tools, and empowers new voices to tell their stories. @motionpictures I @ficci_india