A new patent recently filed by TV and streaming device manufacturer Roku hints toward a possible future where televisions could display ads when you pause a movie or game. This Summer Soulslike Keeps Looking Better And Better For Roku, the time in which the TV is on but users aren’t doing anything is valuable. The … Read more
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s imperial family made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts on Monday, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media. The Imperial Household Agency, a government agency in charge of the family’s affairs, posted 60 photos and five videos showing Emperor Naruhito … Read more
LOS ANGELES — The Godzilla-King Kong combo stomped on expectations as “ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ” roared to an $80 million opening on 3,861 North American screens, according to Sunday studio estimates. The monster merger from Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures starring Rebecca Hall and Brian Tyree Henry brought the second-highest opening … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s entertainment investments have been labeled sportswashing. That isn’t putting off advertisers doing business in the country. Before California acted as the cradle of the global tech and film industries, its money was in oil. In 1918, almost 40% of American oil was produced in the state. But the Golden State also offered early … Read more
LONDON (AP) — On the London Underground, hot dogs are no joking matter. Comedian Ed Gamble has been ordered to change a subway station poster campaign for his new standup show because the image of a hot dog violated the transit network’s ban on junk food advertising. The poster for the show, “Hot Diggity Dog,” … Read more
When is a good dream not a great dream? When you don’t remember it in the morning. When is a good album not a great album? When it’s bold, but not bold enough and commercial, but not commercial enough. NCT Dream’s fifth EP, “DREAM( )SCAPE,” (pronounced “dream escape”) explores the beats of a cool, imaginary … Read more
NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians celebrated Monday the Hindu Holi festival, dancing to festive music, exchanging food and drink and smearing each other with red, green, blue and pink powder, turning the air into a joyful kaleidoscope of color. Widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, Holi marks the arrival of the … Read more
Recently, we have been revealing the world’s most-awarded advertisers, agencies, people and campaigns. This week, to coincide with The Drum’s Entertainment Focus, we dig into the campaigns list once more, spotlighting work from the entertainment industry that picked up the most gongs at 2023’s award shows. Taking the top spot is BBDO Toronto’s ‘Missing Matoaka’ … Read more
LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, and her husband, Prince William, are said to be “extremely moved” by the public’s warmth and support following her shocking cancer announcement as tributes continued to pour in Sunday from around the world. After weeks of frenzied speculation on social media about her health and well-being, Kate … Read more
Grand Theft Auto VI is likely one of the most anticipated games in history, with millions of players around the world waiting for any scrap of info or screenshot of the upcoming open-world crime simulator. However, as remote workers struggle with an unwanted return-to-office mandate from Rockstar Games, Kotaku has learned from sources with knowledge … Read more