Studios

• Phantom Studios has filed a lawsuit against JioStar regarding the production of "Queen 2," starring Kangana Ranaut. • The studio is seeking ₹250 crore in damages, alleging legal or contractual disputes over the sequel. • This legal battle highlights significant financial stakes and intellectual property conflicts within the high-value Indian entertainment industry.

• Major Hollywood studios and stars, including Issa Rae, are pivoting toward "microdramas," a mobile-first storytelling format characterized by extremely short, vertical episodes. • This shift occurs as the industry seeks new growth opportunities following the intense competition of the traditional streaming wars. • The trend highlights a strategic move to capture audiences accustomed to short-form content on platforms like TikTok and Reels.

• 7K Studios, the first local film production studio in Taos, held its soft opening celebration on Friday, June 12, in Ranchos de Taos. • The studio provides aspiring filmmakers with essential production space and professional tools to create their projects locally. • This initiative aims to integrate Taos into New Mexico’s rapidly growing film industry by lowering barriers to entry for creators.

Chancellor hails deal saying it will create tens of thousands of jobs in the construction, hospitality, creative and technology sectorsBusiness live – latest updateBritish taxpayers will provide £1.3bn in funding to help Hollywood studio giant Universal build its first theme park in Europe.Comcast, the US media company that owns NBC Universal and Sky, had been considering a number of countries in which to build its first European theme park. Continue reading...

AI integration has led to thousands of layoffs at studios like Warner Bros. and Paramount, fueling pre-Oscars dread over job losses and creative control as of March 14, 2026. Over 5,000 positions cut industry-wide since January, with tools automating editing and VFX. Experts warn of ethical dilemmas in nominated films using AI, potentially sparking awards debates. Unions plan strikes post-ceremony to address tech displacement.