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    Major Studios Slam Canada For Slapping “Discriminatory Investment Obligations” on U.S. Streamers

    • 22.05.2026
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    The CRTC on Thursday ordered American digital platforms to contribute 15 percent of their Canadian revenues to subsidizing local indie production, while reducing spending obligations on local broadcasters.

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    Goafest Day2 focuses on AI, data ownership changing ad trends

    • 22.05.2026
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    The second day of Goafest 2026 opened with a series of discussions around artificial intelligence, data ownership, consumer behaviour and the future of advertising, bringing together leaders from media, technology, marketing and digital businesses.

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    Netflix accessibility push widens with more languages, audio tools

    • 22.05.2026
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    Netflix has announced a fresh set of measures aimed at making its content more accessible to viewers worldwide, as the streaming giant said nearly a third of its global members now use accessibility tools and features to discover and enjoy content on the platform.

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    AI won’t replace storytelling, says Whistling Woods’s Chaitanya Chinchlikar at Goafest 2026

    • 22.05.2026
    • Indian Television

    Whistling Woods session maps how AI is reshaping cinema, gaming and advertising

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    Spotify launches AI-generated remix and cover feature under new Universal Music Group deal

    • 22.05.2026
    • BestMediaInfo

    New paid feature for Spotify Premium users will allow licensed AI-generated covers and remixes, with participating artists and songwriters receiving a share of revenue

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    Story TV launches ‘Story TV Dailies’ : India’s first microdrama serials with daily episodes

    • 22.05.2026
    • Economic Times

    Story TV has launched Story TV Dailies, a groundbreaking serialised microdrama format. This new offering brings daily episodic drops in a vertical format, mirroring traditional TV serials. Story TV Dailies aims to capture a large audience, particularly those familiar with television soaps.

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    India’s Oscar hopes get a lift as Academy relaxes international film rules

    • 22.05.2026
    • Mint

    These small-budget films lack the marketing muscle for campaigns and promotions in Hollywood for adequate
    awareness among the jury and public, at large.

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    Hollywood Secures Broad “Omnibus” Pirate Site Blocking Order in UK High Court

    • 21.05.2026
    • Torrent Freak

    A recent UK High Court "omnibus" order reportedly grants Hollywood studios the power to block rotating networks of pirate sites, without the need to link them to known pirate brands. The order is a response to rapid domain-hopping and other evasion tactics of pirate site operators. However, aside from the Motion Picture Association's brief description in a WIPO submission, the order itself remains under wraps.

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    Clicks to influence: Google’s AI search overhaul reshapes advertising

    • 21.05.2026
    • Storyboard18

    Google’s AI-driven search updates are redefining discovery and decision-making, compressing the funnel, reducing clicks, and forcing advertisers to prioritise brand authority, visibility, and influence over traditional performance metrics.

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    TikTok, YouTube face fresh Ofcom scrutiny over child safety

    • 21.05.2026
    • Medianama

    TikTok and YouTube have come under fresh scrutiny from the UK regulator Ofcom after failing to explain how their recommendation systems would stop harmful content from reaching children, even as Snap, Meta, and Roblox agreed to introduce new anti-grooming measures.

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