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In a market that recently predicted the total death of theatrical, the plot twist is that new distributors are popping up everywhere. The consensus? Audiences still want the big screen experience, and not just for blockbusters and sequels. There is real money on the table for indies at the box office. Despite the industry freefall and major studio consolidation, the landscape is actually expanding. More than a half-dozen newcomer distributors (including Sumerian, Row K, 101 S

What is "TV" in 2026? The stationary box in the corner has dissolved into a fluid medium, available on everything from ultra-thin 4K screens to the phones in our pockets. The streaming revolution has come full circle. We’ve moved from the "Tuesday night lineup" to ad-free binging, and right back to ad-supported, "appointment" programming. As hardware evolves and media giants merge, TV is being redefined: it is no longer just a screen, but a data-driven, interactive platform f

Books remain one of the most reliable sources of IP for film and TV, and 2026 is shaping up to be an especially strong year. From BookTok sensations to literary classics, stories born on the page continue to dominate both movie theaters and streaming platforms. The upcoming slate spans genres from Wuthering Heights and Sense & Sensibility to sci-fi Project Hail Mary, and contemporary romance ( People We Meet on Vacation , Verity ). Full list via The Hollywood Reporter . B

After years of fragmentation, consolidation has defined 2025. Not in terms of content output (this is not a retreat from the creator economy), but in structure: fewer jobs, fewer players, and concentrated power have reshaped the media landscape. From Warner Bros. Discovery’s acquisition strategy to Disney’s integration of AI, YouTube’s dominance in audience behavior, and the steady disappearance of truly ad-free experiences, the industry has entered a new phase: more centrali