In the lead-up to Hollywood’s most anticipated awards season, the quartet of guild ceremonies held in early March revealed the unpredictable nature of this year’s race. These events, spanning two weekends, set the stage for surprises that kept everyone guessing. The most startling moment occurred on March 3 when the Producers Guild of America unexpectedly awarded Best Picture to...

New Line Cinema Secures Rights to Adapt "His Dark Materials" Fantasy Trilogy Following the tremendous success of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," which is approaching $700 million in international box office revenue, New Line Cinema has acquired the rights to co-produce another ambitious fantasy adaptation: Philip Pullman's acclaimed "His Dark Materials" trilogy. The film...

Australian Social Media Age Restrictions Face VPN Challenge The Australian government's recent legislation banning under-16s from social media platforms has sparked debate about enforcement mechanisms, with the eSafety Commissioner now indicating platforms will need to prevent VPN usage that circumvents these restrictions. Industry experts remain skeptical about the technical feasibility of...