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• Influence Media has won the bid to acquire the music assets of Anthem Entertainment for a reported price slightly exceeding $650 million. • The acquisition includes high-value portfolios and "cultural jewels," most notably the catalog of the legendary Canadian rock band Rush.

• Music industry mogul Clive Davis has passed away at the age of 94. • In a separate tragedy, the artist known as Tree died along with five others in a two-helicopter collision.

• Several high-profile series, including 'Cape Fear,' 'The Vampire Lestat,' and Season 5 of 'The Bear,' are ineligible for the 2026 Emmy Awards. • The exclusion is based on eligibility windows, meaning these specific seasons or titles will not be considered for nominations during that cycle.

• Several major film and television premieres are scheduled for release throughout July, including the return of highly anticipated series. • FX's award-winning drama *The Bear* concludes its run with the release of all eight episodes of its fifth and final season.

• UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) has launched a five-year artist-in-residence collaboration with Emmy winner and entrepreneur Keke Palmer. • The partnership aims to integrate Palmer's extensive experience as a multi-hyphenate star into the academic community to mentor and inspire students.

• India's music industry is experiencing overall revenue growth, yet film producers are facing significant difficulties in selling movie soundtracks. • Music labels have adopted a more cautious approach, prioritizing soundtracks with long-term "durability" and high replay value on streaming platforms.

• Women are emerging as a primary growth driver for Asia's live music industry, significantly influencing both attendance and spending across the concert ecosystem. • A study by The Collective, the advisory arm of THE·TEAM, found that 91% of women surveyed in China, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong are willing to increase their spending on live music.

• Three major entertainment bodies—the United Producers Association (UPA), Actors Collective Pakistan (ACT), and the Directors Guild Pakistan (DGP)—are opposing a proposal in the Finance Bill 2026–27 to scrap taxes on foreign content. • Industry leaders and celebrities warn that removing this tax would create unfair competition, potentially triggering mass unemployment within the local showbiz sector.

• The indie film ‘The Drama’, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is scheduled to premiere on HBO Max on July 31. • The movie follows the complex relationship dynamics of a couple as they navigate the stress and twists of wedding preparations.

• Asia secured one Silver Lion and three Bronze Lions across the Cannes Entertainment tracks, including categories for Gaming, Music, and Sport. • Notable Bronze winners include LePub Singapore for Tiger Beer’s ‘Curfew Hostels,’ Luck Tokyo for Mazda’s ‘Goodbye RX-7,’ and Whatever Tokyo for Kao Corporation’s ‘Silent Cleaning.’

• The Shanghai International Film & TV Market, held alongside the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival and 31st Shanghai TV Festival, saw record global participation. • The Chinese Series Overseas Promotion Pavilion focused on the licensing and distribution of short-form content to platforms in Europe, India, and Southeast Asia.