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Awards
Daytime Emmys Update
The 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards, set for October 30, will introduce several rule changes, including episode-based submissions, a new nomination scale tied to entry volume, the removal of the Science and Nature category, and updated eligibility thresholds for guest actors in daytime dramas.
Film Market
Cannes Creator Economy Summit
The Marché du Film at the Cannes Film Festival will host a half-day summit on May 17, bringing together industry leaders and digital creators to explore collaboration opportunities, emerging formats, and the future of storytelling.
AI
AI Reshapes Production
At FilMart, five industry veterans discussed how AI is rapidly transforming film and television, from new academic programs in creative AI to cross-disciplinary disruption, evolving ethical frameworks, copyright concerns, and a broader cultural shift.
Advertising
Women’s Sports Ads Outperform
A WPP Media study found ads on women’s sports deliver 20% higher ROI than general broadcast and cable TV, with spending surging 69% year over year to $127 million, fueled by growth in the WNBA, NWSL, college sports, and the Olympics.
International
Malaysia Extends Film Rebate Program
Malaysia’s FINAS announced a government-approved RM300 million ($76.5 million) renewal of its cash rebate program over the next five years, building on 13 years of results that have attracted nearly RM2.8 billion in investment, created 30,000 jobs, and supported major productions including Star Wars and Marvel’s Thunderbolts*.
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