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Crunchyroll announced the formation of Storyworks, a new division focused on bridging anime and live-action development, alongside updates to its Crunchyroll Compass data platform and a new PlayStation 5 anime hub. The company also released its Global State of Anime Fandom 2026 study, highlighting significant growth in international anime consumption.
Fremantle has appointed Sharon Levy as the new CEO of Fremantle Americas & Australia, effective January 2027. Levy, formerly the CEO of Endemol Shine North America, will join the company's Global Leadership Team to oversee production operations, creative development, and intellectual property across the U.S., Mexico, and Australia.
Live Nation is providing financial and logistical backing to a new startup called Creator Nation, which aims to provide management and operational services for creators. The firm, led by Alexis and Scott Fisher, will focus on helping creators expand their businesses into live events, commerce, and brand partnerships.
A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed by Penske Media against Google regarding the use of publisher content in AI-generated search snippets. The court ruled that antitrust laws do not cover the economic impact of AI overviews and that the issue is better suited for legislative action.
Massive Studios is partnering with CapCut to produce three AI-generated animated holiday shorts using tools like Seedance 2.5. The project aims to demonstrate how generative AI can reduce production costs while maintaining a human-led creative process, with a release scheduled for Christmas Eve.
Mattel has appointed Roger Lynch, the outgoing CEO of Condé Nast, as its new CEO and chairman, succeeding Ynon Kreiz. The transition marks a leadership change for the company as it continues its strategic pivot from a traditional toy manufacturer to an IP-driven entertainment and streaming-focused business.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos reported that viewership growth slowed to 2 percent in the first half of 2026, prompting a strategic focus on live programming and creator partnerships to drive engagement. Sarandos confirmed that Netflix will not launch a free, ad-supported tier and dismissed the competitive threat posed by the newly merged Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Mediawan executives discussed their strategy for maintaining production independence through lean operations, international co-productions, and IP expansion at the Iberseries & Platino Industria conference. The studio highlighted its model of leveraging global distribution and co-production partnerships with major streamers to finance high-budget projects.
David Ellison is currently determining the branding strategy for the newly merged entity following the $111 billion acquisition of Paramount by Skydance. The decision involves balancing the legacy brand equity of Paramount and Warner Bros. against the corporate identity of the Skydance holding company.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced plans to move its annual awards ceremony to YouTube starting in 2029. The shift aims to leverage YouTube's global reach and interactive capabilities to engage a younger, international audience, marking a departure from the organization's long-standing broadcast partnership with ABC.
