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Sports
Fubo Returns to Sports Roots With New Standalone Plan
Fubo will launch Fubo Sports on Sept. 2, a lower-cost streaming package with 20+ sports channels including ESPN Unlimited, priced at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 thereafter as an alternative to pricier pay-TV bundles.
Theater
Virtual Stage Lab Brings Theater and Film Together Online
Launching in summer 2025, Virtual Stage Lab (VSL) is a free streaming platform that films new musicals and plays for on-demand access, aiming to bridge theater and film while democratizing the development process for creators, investors, and fans.
Industry
California Expands Film and TV Tax Credit With $750M Program 4.0
California has launched its $750 million Film & TV Tax Credit Program 4.0, expanding incentives to keep productions in-state, with the first round awarding $250 million across 22 television projects.
Digital
Global Video Production Market Set To Surge Past $865B by 2033
A new forecast projects the video production market will grow from $83.6 billion in 2024 to $865.4 billion by 2033, driven by rising digital content demand across multiple sectors and rapid adoption of 4K, AI, and cloud-based tools.
Film Festival
Film Festivals Urged To Champion ‘Uncomfortable Films’ and Bridge Audience Gap
At the Sarajevo Film Festival, directors from Berlinale, IFFR, Tribeca, and Sarajevo called on festivals to keep championing “uncomfortable films” while working to close the gap with mainstream audiences through collaboration, distribution support, and stronger engagement.
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