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International
The British Are Coming: New US Counterpart to British Film Institute
BFI America, the new US arm of the British Film Institute, launches in Los Angeles on April 23 to mark the BFI National Archive’s 90th anniversary and strengthen ties with the US film community.
Broadcasting
NAB Show 2025: Key Conversations From National Association of Broadcasters
The 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas drew 55,000 attendees, over half of them first-timers, with strong international turnout. AI’s role in streamlining production dominated panels, alongside concerns about jobs, ethics, and trade pressures.
Social Media
Snackable Content: More Legacy Media Companies Investing in Shorts
Media and streaming companies are ramping up investment in short-form content to attract Gen Z, boost engagement, and fuel long-form growth, with AI-driven publishing making it key to long-term success.
Film Festival
Tribeca Ready: New York Film Festival Reveals Star-Studded Lineup
The 2025 Tribeca Festival, running June 4–15 in New York City, will open with the Billy Joel documentary And So It Goes and feature world premieres like Miley Cyrus’ visual album Something Beautiful and a Leonardo DiCaprio-produced documentary, plus live performances and exclusive talks.
Broadway
Breaking Records: George Clooney Show Becomes Highest-Grossing Non-Musical
George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck set a record at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre, grossing $3.78 million in one week and becoming the highest-grossing non-musical play in Broadway history. Starring Clooney, the production’s ticket prices averaged $303.40, surpassing records set by The Music Man and Othello.
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