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Television
Al Roker and Dete Meserve on Building "Weather Hunters" From the Ground Up
Emmy-winning broadcaster Al Roker and bestselling author Dete Meserve join Inside Indies to talk about creating Weather Hunters, an animated series that teaches kids about weather without fear. They discuss managing large creative teams, the patience animation requires, and how the project expanded into shorts, apps, and live events.
The Summer Box Office Is Officially Back
The 2026 summer box office is running just 3.5% behind the record-setting summer of 2019. With Toy Story 5 opening this weekend and major releases like The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day still ahead, analysts say the industry could reach $4 billion in summer ticket sales for the first time since before the pandemic.
FX Is Done Confusing You About Where to Watch
FX has formalized a new strategy where its shows debut simultaneously on the linear FX channel and on streaming, ending years of "FX on Hulu" confusion. The final season of The Bear, premiering June 25, is the first returning series to launch this way.
Fox Is Buying Roku for $22 Billion
Fox Corp. has agreed to acquire Roku in a deal that combines Fox’s news, sports, and Tubi streaming businesses with Roku’s connected TV platform, which reaches more than 100 million streaming households worldwide. Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch called the acquisition a “defining moment” for the company.
TIFF Launches Official Market This September With 130+ Buyers Already Signed On
Toronto's inaugural TIFF: The Market runs September 10–16, and more than 130 buyers from 49 countries have already confirmed attendance ahead of its launch edition. The government-backed market is designed to bring a formal sales infrastructure to one of the world's largest film festivals, with buyers representing distribution, series, and innovative content from across the globe.
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