With a mission to dramatically increase overseas sales of anime, manga, video games, and other creative content by 2033, Japan's Entertainment and Creative Industry Strategy is ambitious and prepared for new risks.
Rightsholders can breathe a sigh of relief after a California federal court concluded that Cloudflare can be compelled to comply with DMCA subpoenas. The anonymous operator of now-defunct manga piracy site Mangajikan argued that Cloudflare is a 'mere conduit' provider that doesn't have to comply with DMCA subpoenas. However, in a key decision in favor of publisher Shueisha, the court ruled that because Cloudflare caches content, it must identify the operator.
India’s proposed Digital Privacy Data Protection Act, 2023, which is awaiting rules finalisation and official notification, mandates that all websites and online services collecting or processing personal data must verify the age of their users.
In a groundbreaking move for Indian entertainment, JioStar in collaboration with Collective Media Network has announced the launch of ‘Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh’, the first ever AI-powered premium mythological series in India. The series is set to stream on JioHotstar from October 25 and will air on Star Plus starting October 26 at 7.30pm.
In a world where AI can mimic anyone, the ad industry must balance innovation with integrity – redefining what’s fair, ethical, and original in brand storytelling
With millions in brand deals and daily ego boosts from legions of followers, not every creator wants to endure the industry’s humiliations.
Sony Pictures International Productions is set to showcase its IP adaptation playbook at the Tokyo International Film Festival‘s TIFFCOM content market, with executive VP of creative production and head of SPIP Shebnem Askin leading a deep dive into the studio’s strategy for turning local hits into global franchises.
Long-time Walt Disney animator Malcon Pierce’s animated short “Versa” is a deeply personal story. The animated short, playing at the Animation Is Film Festival this weekend, follows a young couple looking to start a family who experience a gamut of emotions—from grief and loss to ultimate joy—as they embark on an ethereal, abstract and imaginative cosmic dance of life.
The global microdrama market is exploding, with short-form content set to rake in $11bn by year-end
Consent is non-negotiable. Using a celebrity’s persona in ads, brand integrations or merchandising without express permission risks claims in passing off