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title: This Week's Handful of Must-See Headlines
description: "So much news, so little time. Take five with our #FridayFive. Don't miss the top headlines from October 13-17."
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# [This Week's Handful of Must-See Headlines](https://blog.castandcrew.com/weekof_october13)

 Written by [Cast&Crew](https://blog.castandcrew.com/author/castcrew) | 10/17/2025

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International

Australia’s Box Office Roars Back   
Australia’s box office is on pace to top one billion dollars in 2025 for the first time since before the pandemic. The surge is fueled by younger audiences, more diverse films, and a renewed love for the big-screen experience. 

 

Streaming

NBCUniversal and Apple Join Forces   
NBCUniversal and Apple are teaming up on a new streaming bundle launching October 20, pairing Peacock and Apple TV at a discount. The deal blends hit originals and live sports, giving viewers a taste of both platforms and aiming to grow their audiences. 

 

Television

TV Industry Adapts at Mipcom 2025   
At Mipcom 2025, global players faced a leaner market head-on, turning to creator partnerships with platforms like YouTube, investing in short-form formats, and striking flexible rights and co-production deals to stay competitive. 

 

Market

**Global Voices Shine at Rome’s MIA Market**   
The 10th edition of Rome’s MIA market brought together nearly three thousand film executives to tackle financing hurdles, explore European incentives, and celebrate the rising power of non-English-language cinema. 

 

AI

Michael Ovitz Launches AI Platform To Fight Piracy   
Former talent agent Michael Ovitz has unveiled SoundPatrol, an AI platform that uses neural fingerprinting to spot piracy, forgery, and AI-made content. The company is teaming with Universal and Sony to protect creative rights across music and film. 

 

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