There's "an endless succession of sequels, prequels, reboots, spin-offs and connected crossovers. This is all great news for diehard fans, but civilian punters now face either an online refresher course or utter confusion every time they enter the multiplex." - The Guardian (UK)
The move came as a blow to many in New Zealand. The production is one of the most expensive in history, with Amazon spending at least $465 million US on the first season, which just finished filming. - CBC
YouTube said, Olympics content was viewed more than 190 million times per day during Tokyo, five times more than the average daily views during Rio five years ago. - Variety
With the delta variant in our lives now, studios and film distributors who have the nerve to require in-person screenings for review are being reckless. Selfish. Wrong. - Chicago Tribune
This week the country's parliament passed a bill barring ownership of a broadcaster by any entity outside the EU. Discovery, which owns TVN, Poland's largest independent network and news outlet, says the law violates that nation's investment treaty with the US. - The Hollywood Reporter
More and more observers are agreeing that a wholesale rethinking of how news is produced is necessary if rigorous, trustworthy journalism is going to survive—both financially (as an economic institution) and culturally (as a civic one). - Boston Review
Well, there's no indication they've quit speaking to each other, but it seems Ethan has moved into live theater, leaving the movies to Joel. "If (their) films were the product of a true, across-the-board collaboration, what essential element will be lost when Ethan is gone?" - The Bulwark
The move has the artistic community seeing Pantone 032. Though there’s no way of knowing how many artists, architects and photographers have left the app, many are at least threatening to. - The Guardian
Scarecrow has approximately 140,000 titles, on physical media. Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu — combined — have approximately one-third of that, and the ephemeral nature of streaming rights means that titles on those platforms come and go. - Seattle Times
Basically, it's because Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing the country in a more militaristic direction, especially with regard to Pakistan. And "India's wars with Pakistan are privileged by Bollywood 'because we always win.'" - The Guardian
Demand for collectibles has surged during the pandemic, along with many other forms of investment, as people stuck at home look for ways to spend their money. - The New York Times
The magazine has secured rights deals with film and TV production companies for more than 20 pieces from its archives so far — a sideline expected to earn $1 million this year. - Business Insider
The company's CEO says AMC will be technologically equipped to start accepting Bitcoin payments for U.S. movie tickets and concessions ordered online by the end of the year. - Deadline
Reservation Dogs (FX on Hulu) and Rutherford Falls (Peacock) "are both Native stories told largely by Native actors, writers, producers and directors. The upshot has been a flourishing of new opportunities for … Native creators and performers." - The New York Times
