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Today in Further&Better

TV, Film & Media Industry International News Roundup, Tuesday 6 August 2024

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Today’s Highlights:

  • Global Box Office Success of 'Deadpool & Wolverine'—After two weekends, the film grossed $824 million globally, showing strong international performance.

  • 'Trap' Thrives in North America - M. Night Shyamalan's thriller "Trap" opens with $20 million, led by North American earnings.

  • Foxtel Price Hike - Foxtel announces price increases for various subscription packages starting September 1, 2024.

  • German Film Funding - The German film fund supports projects, including "Babylon Berlin" and films featuring Sandra Hüller and Isabelle Huppert.

  • TaleFlick Welcomes Saudi Poets - The TaleFlick platform invites Saudi Arabian poets to submit their works, aiming to bridge Saudi poems with Hollywood.

  • Increase in Female-Led Productions - Global demand for majority female productions has doubled, highlighting a shift towards gender representation in media.

  • Debate Over Hollywood's Health - Industry professionals debate the state of Hollywood amid industry cuts and audience shifts.

  • First Footage of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 - HBO releases a first look at upcoming major series, including "The Last of Us" Season 2.

  • Netflix's Strategy Amid Competitors - Netflix thrives by licensing content from competitors, focusing on ad-supported platforms, sports programming, and gaming investments.

  • The decline in Lead Roles for Women - An Annenberg Inclusion Initiative study reports a 14% decrease in lead roles for women in 2023 compared to 2022.

Plus: News, Festivals, Insights, Executive Moves, In Development, Deals, Renewals, Events and Jobs with Wondery, Flying Bark, Netflix, Spotify, Red Bull & Rakuten.

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