film industry

Reports say TikTok and X are refusing to run advertisements promoting a new documentary about Elon Musk, with coverage pointing to ad restrictions on the platforms. The reported refusals are drawing attention given Musk's ownership of X and his prominence across the tech industry, raising questions about how the film will reach audiences through paid promotion.

Entertainment data firm Luminate has added France and Germany to its Luminate Film & TV global coverage. The expansion brings the company's film and television measurement and analytics to two of Europe's largest media markets, extending its existing international footprint. Industry watchers see the move as a step toward broader worldwide box office and streaming data coverage, giving studios and distributors a more complete picture of performance across key European territories.

Filmmaker and producer Shawn Levy has signed an overall deal with Disney's 20th Television, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The agreement will see Levy's production company develop television projects for the studio. Levy is known for directing and producing major film and TV hits, and the deal strengthens Disney's roster of high-profile creative talent for its television slate.

Sony will not attend CES 2027, according to an Engadget report, as the company shifts its focus toward entertainment. The move marks a notable absence for one of the tech show's longtime exhibitors and signals Sony's growing emphasis on gaming, film, music and other content businesses over traditional consumer electronics showcases.

Peanuts Entertainment, a new London-based production company dedicated to Latin American stories, has launched. Its first project is 'Alive in Their Garden', a feature film about the Mirabal sisters, the Dominican activists murdered in 1960 whose killing helped inspire the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The company aims to bring Latin American narratives to international audiences.

Producer Carter Swan, known for his work on the Resident Evil film adaptations, is developing a movie based on The Crying Boy, a comic book series from publisher Keenspot. The project moves the horror-tinged comic to the big screen, adding another video game and comics adaptation to Swan's slate as Hollywood continues mining genre comics for film properties.

Actor Dominic Sessa, who broke out in 'The Holdovers', has signed on to star in 'Shades of Paradise', an adventure crime epic from director Weston Razooli. The project marks a notable next step for the young actor as he builds on his acclaim, and industry observers are watching how Razooli follows up his previous work.

Peanuts Entertainment has launched as a new entertainment company, unveiling the Mirabel Sisters feature as its debut project. Details about the film and the company's leadership or backers have not been widely reported, and the announcement has so far drawn limited public reaction. The Mirabel Sisters project marks the company's first move as it establishes itself in the industry.