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How South Korean micro-dramas are trying to break into a China-dominated market
Of course, micro-dramas, which are scripted, filmed and released in mere months, don’t offer the same quality or narrative depth as movies and streamed shows. The sets are not sophisticated, the actors are mostly novices, and the AI-driven scenes can feel uncanny under scrutiny.
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Exclusive | One note at a time: Aristo Shams musical diplomacy in Washington
In Washington, a city often in the spotlight for domestic and international politics, Hong Kong pianist Aristo Sham views his instrument as a platform that can bridge cultures, transcend politics and connect people across borders. At 28, fresh from a landmark international competition victory, Sham is building a global career where his music often speaks…
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Neil Sedaka, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do and Laughter in the Rain Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 86
Neil Sedaka, the buoyant singer-songwriter and pianist who had No. 1 hits with “Laughter in the Rain,” “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” “Bad Blood” and, for Captain & Tennille, “Love Will Keep Us Together,” died Friday in Los Angeles. He was 86. “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband,…
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Its a Deal: Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Unveil $111 Billion Megamerger
Paramount‘s $111 billion megadeal for Warner Bros. Discovery is officially a go. The two companies formally unveiled the deal Friday after Netflix formally bowed out of the running a day earlier, citing a price that was “no longer financially attractive.” Paramount mogul David Ellison said:“From the very beginning, our pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery has…
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Indias moral voice at risk as Modi visited Israel twice
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second official visit to Israel on February 25-26, 2026, is being hailed by his Godi Media (lapdog television networks, newspapers) and party loyalists as a diplomatic triumph. The hype echoes the celebratory tone of his 2017 trip, when he became the first Indian prime minister to visit the Jewish state….
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A cheaper MacBook might finally break Windows and Chromebooks biggest advantage
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Apple could announce the launch of a new “cheap” MacBook on March 4. It will likely come with the A18 chip found in the iPhone 16 Pro. Prices will start around $599. Rumors of anew “cheap” MacBookhave been circulating for years, but…
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What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
Rodney Benson, a media professor at New York University, called the deal “concerning”, would leave America’s largest media companies further concentrated in the hands of conservatives. Many of those owners, including the Ellison family, have separate, non news-related business interests that depend on government contracts or regulation and are therefore particularly vulnerable to pressure, he…
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As Video Podcasts Boom, SAG-AFTRA Looks to Organize the Industry
SAG-AFTRA has been making more moves in the podcast space as video podcasts gain momentum on streamers and more. Recently, The Pete Davidson Show, the first original podcast launched by Netflix, made headlines after signing a SAG-AFTRA podcast agreement. The move may chart a course as more podcasts pop up on streamers, and as SAG-AFTRA…
