# tv & film (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover tv & film. Page: Feed: --- ## [Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Weekend 22-23 August 2026](https://furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-film-and-media-industry-21a) _2026-08-22 · Steven Hindes · Further&Better_ Amazon’s piracy crisis, Hollywood’s production exodus, Netflix’s India push, streaming levies, AI vertical video, BiliBili’s global expansion and YouTube’s growing TV ambitions. ## [The Tripwire Of Bad Plots, Character Decisions and Casting On American TV.](https://timgoodman.substack.com/p/the-tripwire-of-bad-plots-character) _2026-08-21 · Tim Goodman · Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine_ Why so many American TV series, especially recently, seem the same and make the same mistakes compared to international storytelling. ## [Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Friday 21 August 2026](https://furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-film-and-media-industry-d8f) _2026-08-21 · Steven Hindes · Further&Better_ Prime Video invests US$2bn in Latin America, YouTube fights for top creators, Disney expands youth franchises and Nordic producers warn of industry strain. ## [AI vs. The Musician: Why You Need to Adapt Now](https://theindustrycosign.com/ai-vs-the-musician/) _2026-08-20 · bigced · The Industry Cosign_ AI vs. The Musician: Free da Dreamer discussing his thoughts on artificial intelligence in music The post AI vs. The Musician: Why You Need to Adapt Now appeared first on The Industry Cosign . ## [Black Snake selected for 2026 International Financing & Project Market at Toronto International Film Festival](https://www.greedysouth.co.zw/2026/08/black-snake-selected.html) _2026-08-20 · Tafadzwa Madzika · GREEDYSOUTH_ Black Snake, a Zimbabwean feature film produced by Sue-Ellen Chitunya and directed by Naishe Nyamubaya, has been named among the 51 projects selected for the 2026 International Financing & Project Market at TIFF: The Market, the Toronto International Film Festival’s industry platform launching this year. Presented by Ontario Creates, the programme brings together more than 50 established producers… ## [Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Thursday 20 August 2026](https://furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-film-and-media-industry-513) _2026-08-20 · Steven Hindes · Further&Better_ AI, Streaming & Creator Economy: ByteDance Deepfake Rules, RTL-Sky Integration, Amazon MGM's Heyday Deal, Australia's Screen Discovery Challenge and the Rise of Microdrama. ## [Jacaranda Music Festival 2026: Phase 2 artists announced](https://www.greedysouth.co.zw/2026/08/jacaranda-music-festival-2026-phase-2.html) _2026-08-19 · Tafadzwa Madzika · GREEDYSOUTH_ The Jacaranda Music Festival will return for it's 2026 edition on the first weekend of October. The three day event will once again be hosted at Thornpark Polo Club in Harare, making it its third edition at the venue. Organisers of the festival, Ngoma Nehosho, have revealed the second phase artists, and it has both new and familiar names to the Jacaranda stage: Zee Nxumalo Jnr Spragga x Spirit… ## [Nutty O taps Holy Ten & The Glory Sound for the lead single off his sophomore album](https://www.greedysouth.co.zw/2026/08/nutty-o-taps-holy-ten-glory-sound-for.html) _2026-08-19 · Tafadzwa Madzika · GREEDYSOUTH_ Nutty O has kicked off the journey to his long awaited sophomore album, Different Root, with the lead single "Mercy." A collaboration that brings together embattled Zim hip hop artist Holy Ten and the enigmatic Glory Sound. Centred on making it out of tough times, the struggle anthem revels in the grace of God. This is encapsulated by the song's bridge, were Nutty O sings, "Pandakabuda ndiJah Jah,… ## [Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Wednesday 19 August 2026](https://furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-film-and-media-industry-8e8) _2026-08-19 · Steven Hindes · Further&Better_ Meta lawsuit, Sony's entertainment pivot, AI filmmaking, streaming price rises, JioStar's AI strategy, Netflix's Zaillian deal, Malta's production boom. ## [Trendsetter: Kim Jayde bags 2 nominations for the DStv Content Creator Awards](https://www.greedysouth.co.zw/2026/08/trendsetter-kim-jayde-bags-2.html) _2026-08-18 · Tafadzwa Madzika · GREEDYSOUTH_ From winning the Fashion Icon Award at the South Africa Fashion Awards, to going global with her YouTube show, hosting Sharks Rugby's In The Shark, making the selection for Kickback's Cannes Lions cohort and having her small screen debut, Kim Jayde has been trailblazing the entertainment scene in the past year. These exploits are receiving their worthy recognition as the award winning media… ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lrfUpLVmL3kM) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [New Binge, Old Show, New Show, Same Goal.](https://timgoodman.substack.com/p/new-binge-old-show-new-show-same) _2026-08-18 · Tim Goodman · Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine_ "MobLand," "Lantern," "Lioness." The Observer just wants to be entertained. Fine, impressed and intrigued, too. ## [Social Media Is Destroying the Creative Industries](https://malakaldean.substack.com/p/social-media-is-destroying-culture) _2026-08-18 · Malak Aldean · Culture & Comedy with Malak Aldean_ How the pursuit of virality has led us into a cultural black hole, and why I fear most of us won't be able to find our way back out. ## [Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Tuesday 18 August 2026](https://furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-film-and-media-industry-b04) _2026-08-18 · Steven Hindes · Further&Better_ Gillian Anderson's The Salt Path, Netflix, Paramount+, AI copyright, RTL, BBC franchises, India's biggest streaming hit and Sony's major content expansion. ## [King Kandoro revealed as Unplugged's new management](https://www.greedysouth.co.zw/2026/08/king-kandoro-revealed-as-unpluggeds-new.html) _2026-08-17 · Tafadzwa Madzika · GREEDYSOUTH_ For a while now it has been public knowledge the Unplugged Music Festival has been under new management. This has been evident since its December return in 2025, that saw it re-energised and once again focused on bringing a community together. In the platform's debut podcast it has finally been revealed that the name behind Unplugged's new stewardship is none other than King Kandoro (Inini… ## [Jacaranda Music Festival 2026: Phase One artists announced](https://www.greedysouth.co.zw/2026/08/jacaranda-music-festival-2026-phase-one.html) _2026-08-17 · Tafadzwa Madzika · GREEDYSOUTH_ The Jacaranda Music Festival will return for it's 2026 edition on the first weekend of October. The three day event will once again be hosted at Thornpark Polo Club in Harare, making it its third edition at the venue. Organisers of the festival, Ngoma Nehosho, have revealed the first phase artists, and it has both new and familiar names to the Jacaranda stage: Jah Prayzah Travellers Band Caiiro… ## [Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Monday 17 August 2026](https://furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-film-and-media-industry-6b3) _2026-08-17 · Steven Hindes · Further&Better_ Disney's 2028 slate, Marvel's X-Men reboot, Netflix's FTX drama, Hollywood funding shifts, UK indie film finance, Ireland's production boom, Norway's TV strike and Locarno's top prize ## [Flaming Lily: Ammara Brown returns with sophomore album](https://www.greedysouth.co.zw/2026/08/flaming-lily-ammara-brown-returns-with.html) _2026-08-16 · Tafadzwa Madzika · GREEDYSOUTH_ 7 years after her debut studio album Ammartia, award-winning musician Ammara Brown is set to finally release a follow up project. This will not just be a long-awaited sophomore album but a new chapter in the singer's life as she makes her highly anticipated return to the entertainment scene. Scheduled to drop on September 7, Flaming Lily will feature 12 tracks that are set to take listeners… ## [Samuel Cosmic, Bhana & Winyo join forces for the Afro house record "Pole Sana"](https://www.greedysouth.co.zw/2026/08/samuel-cosmic-bhana-winyo-join-forces.html) _2026-08-16 · Tafadzwa Madzika · GREEDYSOUTH_ Afroholic Records' latest release is one that brings together the continent in a shared expression of house music. "Pole Sana" sees Zimbabwean producers Samuel Cosmic and Bhana, joining forces with Kenyan vocalist Winyo for a progressive record made for the dance floor. Described as a 2 year long labour of love, the collaboration is at the meeting point of music, storytelling, and emotion. Named… ## [Almasi Arts announces 2026 edition of the Africa Voices Now Festival](https://www.greedysouth.co.zw/2026/08/almasi-arts-announces-2026-edition.html) _2026-08-15 · Tafadzwa Madzika · GREEDYSOUTH_ Harare - Almasi Collaborative Arts, Zimbabwe’s leading dramatic arts organisation, has announced the 2026 edition of Africa Voices Now , its annual festival of new African plays. Set for Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre in Harare, the festival will be running from 17 October to 6 November 2026 . This year’s edition will present 3 brand new Zimbabwean plays in rotation, offering audiences a first look… ## [Book Review: Avenues By Train by Farai Mudzingwa](https://www.greedysouth.co.zw/2026/08/book-review-avenues-by-train-by-farai.html) _2026-08-15 · Tafadzwa Madzika · GREEDYSOUTH_ As far as historical products of Zimbabwean culture go, there might be none more famous than the Great Zimbabwe monument. It is at this site that blue-and-white porcelain shards from China's Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) were discovered, showcasing Great Zimbabwe's stature as an economic hub. It was also at Great Zimbabwe that the famous Zimbabwe birds (which adorn our national flag) were discovered… ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jGHrQ4cOVgww) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Weekend 15-16 August 2026](https://furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-film-and-media-industry-700) _2026-08-15 · Steven Hindes · Further&Better_ European TV consolidation, Netflix’s production shift, TikTok and YouTube’s creator push, Banijay’s global overhaul, AI studios and Australian drama’s international rise. ## [Busta Rhymes & J Dilla- Spazzz](https://theindustrycosign.com/busta-rhymes-j-dilla-spazzz/) _2026-08-14 · bigced · The Industry Cosign_ Busta Rhymes & J Dilla- Spazzz The post Busta Rhymes & J Dilla- Spazzz appeared first on The Industry Cosign . ## [Paul Wall’s Non-Negotiable Creative Ritual](https://theindustrycosign.com/paul-walls-non-negotiable-creative-ritual/) _2026-08-14 · bigced · The Industry Cosign_ In this candid conversation, hear how Paul Wall's creative process has evolved over the years. The post Paul Wall’s Non-Negotiable Creative Ritual appeared first on The Industry Cosign . ## [Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Friday 14 August 2026](https://furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-film-and-media-industry-035) _2026-08-14 · Steven Hindes · Further&Better_ Twitch's AI training backlash, Meta's Creator Studio rollout, Netflix's Squid Game: America cancellation, YouTube's rise and Oscar contender Who Is Still Alive. ## [Film & TV: Field Notes.](https://timgoodman.substack.com/p/film-and-tv-field-notes-6f9) _2026-08-13 · Tim Goodman · Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine_ Thoughts on "Silo," "A Shop For Killers," "The Handmaiden," "House of the Dragon" and more, plus the subscriber sale is ending. ## [Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Thursday 13 August 2026](https://furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-film-and-media-industry-7c1) _2026-08-13 · Steven Hindes · Further&Better_ YouTube and X overhaul creator pay as streamers push vertical video, AI‑driven series expand, HBO’s Lanterns lands, Franco debuts microseries, Rainbow Hollow showcases new AI animation workflows. ## [Concert Film, ‘Janet Jackson: Control 40’ Will Celebrate 40th Anniversary of ‘Control’](https://theindustrycosign.com/janet-jackson-control-40/) _2026-08-12 · bigced · The Industry Cosign_ Airtab Music has entered into an agreement with global music icon Janet Jackson to produce and present Janet Jackson: Control 40 — The Airtab Music Movie, The post Concert Film, ‘Janet Jackson: Control 40’ Will Celebrate 40th Anniversary of ‘Control’ appeared first on The Industry Cosign . ## [Animals | Official Teaser | Netflix](https://theindustrycosign.com/animals-official-teaser-netflix/) _2026-08-12 · bigced · The Industry Cosign_ Animals stars Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Adriana Paz, Ray Fisher, Christopher Woodley, Matt Gerald, Jacob Estrada, with Luis Gerardo Méndez, and Steven Yeun The post Animals | Official Teaser | Netflix appeared first on The Industry Cosign . ## [N3WYRKLA – CRIME](https://theindustrycosign.com/n3wyrkla-crime/) _2026-08-12 · bigced · The Industry Cosign_ N3WYRKLA has delivered the music video for her stirring new single, “Crime,” to accentuate her recent signing to Epic Records The post N3WYRKLA – CRIME appeared first on The Industry Cosign . ## [The Caribbean Music Awards Will Honor Shyne, Calypso Rose, Alan Cavé, Patra on September 19, 2026](https://theindustrycosign.com/caribbean-music-awards-shyne-patra/) _2026-08-12 · bigced · The Industry Cosign_ The Fourth Annual Caribbean Music Awards, is taking place Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago The post The Caribbean Music Awards Will Honor Shyne, Calypso Rose, Alan Cavé, Patra on September 19, 2026 appeared first on The Industry Cosign . ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2o2Vzuw4F2xh) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Wednesday 12 August 2026](https://furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-film-and-media-industry-2cb) _2026-08-12 · Steven Hindes · Further&Better_ AI actors reshape production, Disney secures Formula E, streaming growth accelerates, funding rules tighten, creator incomes face scrutiny, and indie TV financing gains momentum. ## [Lalah Hathaway ’47th Street’](https://theindustrycosign.com/lalah-hathaway-47th-street/) _2026-08-11 · bigced · The Industry Cosign_ Lalah Hathaway releases a brand-new single, “47th Street” — a love letter to the Chicago street where it all began for her — out now via Hathaway Entertainment/Srg-ils/Virgin The post Lalah Hathaway ’47th Street’ appeared first on The Industry Cosign . ## [Iyanla Vanzant Bringing ‘Spiritual Hygiene: The Inside Fix’ to Kings Theatre Nov. 6, 2026](https://theindustrycosign.com/iyanla-vanzant-kings-theatre-nov-6-2026/) _2026-08-11 · bigced · The Industry Cosign_ Kings Theatre announced that Iyanla Vanzant will bring Spiritual Hygiene: The Inside Fix to Kings Theatre on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 The post Iyanla Vanzant Bringing ‘Spiritual Hygiene: The Inside Fix’ to Kings Theatre Nov. 6, 2026 appeared first on The Industry Cosign . ## [Vori Raises $22M to Build Operating Systems for Grocery Stores](https://theindustrycosign.com/vori-22m-operating-systems/) _2026-08-11 · bigced · The Industry Cosign_ Vori is building the self-driving operating system for grocery stores, designed to manage a store’s entire operations from end to end The post Vori Raises $22M to Build Operating Systems for Grocery Stores appeared first on The Industry Cosign . ## [Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Tuesday 11 August 2026](https://furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-film-and-media-industry-cb5) _2026-08-11 · Steven Hindes · Further&Better_ Meta's US$567m loss, Fox's Roku takeover, Disney's AI streaming tools and Netflix's interactive dating show ## [Spoilt" "House of the Dragon."](https://timgoodman.substack.com/p/spoilt-house-of-the-dragon) _2026-08-10 · Tim Goodman · Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine_ A look at the finale and back at the season, as it wraps. ## [Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Monday 10 August 2026](https://furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-film-and-media-industry-890) _2026-08-10 · Steven Hindes · Further&Better_ Jafar Panahi’s return to Iran, Netflix’s next sci-fi bets, AI’s impact on creators, Yellowstone’s cultural legacy, Kickstarter’s creator fund, and Mahesh Babu’s epic Varanasi. ## [Global TV, Film & Media Industry News Roundup, Weekend 8-9 August 2026](https://furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-film-and-media-industry-ee6) _2026-08-08 · Steven Hindes · Further&Better_ Nielsen’s $2.15B DoubleVerify deal, EU AI rules, Meta’s $1B penalty, TikTok job cuts, Google’s India AI backlash and Netflix’s global Australian expansion. ## [All In For the Big Binge: Watching Multiple TV Seasons In A Rush.](https://timgoodman.substack.com/p/the-joy-and-devotion-of-watching) _2026-08-06 · Tim Goodman · Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine_ Maybe it's time you finally watch "The Wire." Plus: I watched "The Bureau" and changed my Best Drama Series Ever rankings. ## [Broadcasting: Helen Monks](https://malakaldean.substack.com/p/broadcasting-helen-monks) _2026-08-04 · Malak Aldean · Culture & Comedy with Malak Aldean_ The writer, actor and co-director of LUNG Theatre on amplifying unheard voices, balancing artistic excellence with social impact and the power of community-driven storytelling. ## [Let's Talk About "House Of the Dragon."](https://timgoodman.substack.com/p/lets-talk-about-house-of-the-dragon) _2026-08-03 · Tim Goodman · Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine_ The Observer says this HBO series has blossomed into quite the worthy watch. ## [Film: Capturing Modern American Struggles](https://timgoodman.substack.com/p/film-capturing-modern-american-struggles) _2026-07-30 · Tim Goodman · Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine_ Is there a surprise sleeper in a mix of "Civil War," "Running Man," "One Battle After Another" and "Eddington"? Yep. ## [The Observer: "A Shop For Killers" returns; thoughts on "The Bear" bowing out.](https://timgoodman.substack.com/p/the-observer-a-shop-for-killers-returns) _2026-07-24 · Tim Goodman · Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine_ What, you thought I was going to watch "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe"? ## [Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026](https://malakaldean.substack.com/p/edinburgh-fringe-festival-2026) _2026-07-21 · Malak Aldean · Culture & Comedy with Malak Aldean_ What to watch, where to eat & how to escape when it all gets too much ## [Apple Has A Mid-TV Problem.](https://timgoodman.substack.com/p/apple-has-a-mid-tv-problem) _2026-07-16 · Tim Goodman · Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine_ More miss than hit, the streamer's murky identity is still baffling. ## [I Invite You to Watch The Invite](https://malakaldean.substack.com/p/i-invite-you-to-watch-the-invite) _2026-07-14 · Malak Aldean · Culture & Comedy with Malak Aldean_ Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Seth Rogan and Edward Norton are near perfect in this sex comedy, where there's very little actual sex. ## [The Burden of Representation](https://malakaldean.substack.com/p/the-burden-of-representation) _2026-07-07 · Malak Aldean · Culture & Comedy with Malak Aldean_ I'm a Muslim Working in the British TV Industry and I'm Exhausted ## [Broadcasting: Laith Elzubaidi](https://malakaldean.substack.com/p/broadcasting-laith-elzubaidi) _2026-06-30 · Malak Aldean · Culture & Comedy with Malak Aldean_ The British-Iraqi writer and producer on the importance of community, feeling misunderstood by the TV/Film industry and why My Parents are Aliens is really a show about immigration. ## [The Obsession with Obsession](https://malakaldean.substack.com/p/the-obsession-with-obsession) _2026-06-24 · Malak Aldean · Culture & Comedy with Malak Aldean_ On modern romance, ancient fears and why Curry Barker’s breakout horror speaks to more than just Gen Z. ## [How I'm Getting Out Of My Own Way](https://malakaldean.substack.com/p/how-im-getting-out-of-my-own-way) _2026-06-16 · Malak Aldean · Culture & Comedy with Malak Aldean_ If you're wondering what in the Steven Bartlett / Greg James pandemonium is going on, don't worry - this isn't about optimising life. Nor is it about anti-optimising it. It's about enjoying it.