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Box Office
Record-Breaking Debut for Michael
Michael opened at number one globally with a record-breaking $218.7 million dollar weekend, the biggest ever for a music biopic, while The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has surpassed $830 million worldwide in its fourth week and is tracking toward $1 billion.
Streaming
The CW Expands Streaming Reach With ESPN and Roku
The CW has signed new streaming partnerships with ESPN and Roku to distribute its 800 hours of annual sports programming on the ESPN app and bring its entertainment titles to the Roku Channel the next day, expanding reach through revenue sharing deals that also allow the network to sell its own ad inventory on both platforms.
Film Festival
Annecy 2026 Lineup Announced
The 2026 Annecy Animation Festival will feature an 11-film competition led by French productions, Honorary Cristal Awards for Mike Judge and the Brothers Quay, and a strong stop-motion spotlight, including a celebration of Aardman’s 50th anniversary.
Television
Canneseries 2026 Highlights Global Shift
Canneseries 2026 went ahead without MipTV, drawing stars including Jisoo and Adam Scott, while Disney+’ Alice and Steve dominated the awards, and industry panels underscored a growing shift toward international production and IP.
Los Angeles
LA Production Rises but Lags Long-Term Average
LA film production rose roughly 10% to start 2026, with feature production up 52% year over year, driven in part by California’s expanded tax credit program, though overall shoot days still remain below the five-year average.
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