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In this week’s Friday Five: Spain celebrates a historic three-film presence in Cannes competition, Lionsgate’s “Michael” moves toward $1B worldwide, and we cover other key developments shaping the entertainment industry.

In this week's Friday Five: UK and Ireland box office is forecast to rise 10%, UK and French unions launch a joint campaign at Cannes against long working hours, and we cover other key developments shaping the entertainment industry.

In this week’s Friday 5: SAG-AFTRA reaches a tentative four-year agreement with studios, and thousands of filmmakers call on the EU to safeguard cinema funding. We also cover other key developments shaping the entertainment industry this week.

In this week's Friday Five: “Michael” sets a new box office record with a $218.7m opening weekend, The CW announces major streaming deals with ESPN and Roku, and more key developments shaping the entertainment industry.

In this week’s Friday Five: FilmLA launches a low-cost permit pilot for indie filmmakers, CinemaCon reports a 23% box office rebound with renewed focus on original storytelling, and more key developments shaping the entertainment industry.

In this week's Friday Five: The Producers Guild rolls out a new Sustainability Toolkit, the “Malcolm in the Middle” revival sets streaming records on Disney+ and Hulu, and other key developments shaping the industry.

In this week's Friday Five: The WGA announces its record $321 million health plan deal, Cannes 2026 features an auteur-heavy lineup, and other key developments shaping the entertainment world.

In this week's Friday Five: The BFI triples funding for its UK Global Screen Fund, US streaming spend holds steady while ad-supported tiers gain ground, and other key developments shaping the entertainment industry.

In this week's Friday Five: The Daytime Emmys unveil sweeping rule changes, Cannes launches a creator economy summit, and other key developments shaping the entertainment industry.

In this week's Friday Five: Gen Z drives the theatrical comeback, Ireland’s screen industry hits record production spend, and other key developments shaping the entertainment industry.

In this week's Friday Five: LA City Council approves film permitting reforms, A+E Global Media launches StoryGround, and other key developments shaping the industry. 

In this week's Friday Five: “Zootopia 2” becomes the highest-grossing animated film ever, UK streaming platforms face new Ofcom regulations, and other key stories shaping the entertainment industry’s next moves.

In this week's Friday Five: UK YouTube viewing continues to shift to television sets, the European Film Market in Berlin posts a 5% attendance increase, and other key developments shaping where the entertainment industry is headed next.

In this week's Friday Five: The UK-Ireland box office surges 18% with The Housemaid and Hamnet, Super Bowl LX draws 124.9M viewers, making it the second most-watched US telecast ever, and other stories shaping the future of entertainment.

In this week's Friday Five: UK film and TV production spending hits a record £6.8 billion, Nielsen launches wearable technology to track out-of-home sports audiences starting with Super Bowl LX, and other key stories shaping the future of entertainment.

In this week's Friday Five: the NFL hits record highs with expanded audiences and streaming deals, “Bluey” dominates with 45.2 billion viewing minutes as streaming platforms surge toward 2028 dominance, and other key stories shaping the future of entertainment.

In this week's Friday Five: TikTok launches new entertainment advertising products, the Sphere's Wizard of Oz hits $260M in ticket sales, and other key stories shaping what's next for the entertainment industry.

In this week’s Friday Five: French film admissions rose by 6% in international markets in 2025, Berlinale 2026 will spotlight high-concept series and experimental cinema, and other key stories shaping what’s next for the entertainment industry.

In this week’s Friday Five: IMAX sets a new global box office record in 2025, AniMela announces its return to Mumbai in 2026, and other key stories shaping what’s next for the entertainment industry.

In this week’s Friday Five: a new UK platform launches to improve industry working conditions, Gen Z continues to drive a rebound in moviegoing, and other key stories shaping what’s next for the entertainment industry.

In this week’s Friday Five: “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” breaks box office records, the Golden Globe nominations arrive, and other major stories shaping where the entertainment industry is headed next.

In this week’s Friday Five: Singapore’s new talent accelerator, “Stranger Things Season 5” has a record-breaking debut, and other major stories shaping where the entertainment industry is headed next.

In this week’s Friday Five: Lionsgate’s launch of a new all-movie digital network, a new report on how streaming is fueling Taiwan’s economy, and other major stories defining where the entertainment industry is heading next.

In this week’s Friday Five, Predator: Badlands breaks box office records, AFM settles back into Los Angeles, streaming leans into “pause ads,” and more key stories define where the entertainment industry is headed next.

In this week’s Friday Five: Taiwan unveils two new funds to strengthen its film industry, the FilmQuest Market launches in Provo with a focus on business and education, and more key stories shaping the entertainment landscape.

In this week’s Friday Five: Thailand’s rise as a global production hub, industry leaders calling for earlier collaboration between documentary filmmakers and sales agents, and more key stories shaping the entertainment industry.

In this week’s Friday Five: California awards $334 million to 52 films through its expanded tax credit program, France finalizes a landmark deal to improve screenwriter compensation, and more key stories shaping the entertainment industry.

In this week’s Friday Five: Australia’s box office is poised to surpass $1 billion, NBCUniversal and Apple team up on a new nationwide streaming partnership, and more key developments shaping the entertainment industry.

In this week’s Friday Five: California’s new law requires streamers to regulate ad volume, Screen Ireland increases its 2026 budget, and more key updates from across the entertainment industry.

In this week’s Friday Five: Nielsen’s “big data plus panel” ratings, SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin on AI protections, SXSW’s 40th anniversary plans, and more from across entertainment.

In this week’s Friday Five: the Locarno Pro StepIn report calls for bold risk-taking in independent film, the Tribeca Festival celebrates its 25th edition, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns with a record audience, and more.

In this week’s Friday Five: the BFI raises its National Lottery funding, Busan Film Festival celebrates 30 years, and Scholastic launches a new streaming service, plus more stories shaping film, TV, and live entertainment.

In this week’s Friday Five: A24 steps into live theater with the Cherry Lane Theatre, NYC debuts the “Made in NY” Awards honoring theatre and performance leaders, and YouTube lands its first exclusive free NFL livestream. Plus, more top stories you won’t want to miss.

In this week’s Friday Five: CJ ENM brings K-dramas to India through MX Player, Universal’s Epic Universe beats forecasts with London and new attractions ahead, Broadway sets records with “Purpose” and “Mamma Mia!” and “Sesame Street” heads to YouTube with classics and creator workshops.

In this week’s Friday Five: Fubo’s new standalone sports plan, the launch of Virtual Stage Lab, California’s $750M tax credit rollout, and other key industry updates.

In this week’s Friday Five: Broadway’s Actors’ Equity Union rallies in New York, American Cinema Editors welcomes digital platform submissions, TikTok creators reveal how they’re shaping film marketing at the Edinburgh Film Festival, and more.

In this week’s Friday Five: The 31st Sarajevo Film Festival kicks off mid-August, WGA members push for union expansion, and Netflix sells out its Christmas NFL ads. Plus, other top stories you won’t want to miss.

In this week’s Friday Five: Paramount and Skydance complete their merger, BFI sees a rise in indie film applications, and ESPN announces its streaming launch date. Plus, other top stories you won’t want to miss.

In this week’s Friday Five: Nielsen rolls out advanced measurement technology, Fox acquires a one-third stake in Penske Entertainment, and for the first time, the 77th Emmys will present their Humanitarian Award to a couple. Plus, other top stories you don’t want to miss.

In this week’s Friday Five: AI-driven ads are set to power global media growth, US streaming is projected to hit $112.7B by 2029, and Italy reboots its film tax credit program, and more.

In this week’s Friday Five: “Lilo & Stitch” surpasses $1 billion, AMC Theatres expands discounts, Peacock raises subscription prices, and more.

In this week’s Friday Five: SAG-AFTRA finalizes a major video game deal, BFI and CNC forge a historic partnership, Vue unveils a new premium cinema format, and other big moments from across the industry.

In this week’s Friday Five: Trump settles with Paramount, LMGI Awards nominations are out, NASA heads to Netflix, and more top entertainment stories you don’t want to miss.

In this week’s Friday Five: Los Angeles renews FilmLA for five more years, Asia-Pacific’s video market is set to reach $175 billion by 2030, Texas boosts its production incentive program, and more. 

In this week’s Friday Five: Streaming hits an all-time high, Filming Italy Sardegna gears up for its 8th edition, PG films dominate the box office, and more.

In this week’s Friday Five: The UK’s AI Action Plan, Annecy Animation Festival protests, a Karlovy Vary Film Festival expansion, and more.

In this week’s Friday Five: Locarno’s Open Doors spotlight on African content, job growth from California’s Tax Credit, a new animation competition in Japan, and more.

In this week’s Friday Five: “Lilo & Stitch” makes waves at the Memorial Day box office, TV series lean on nostalgia, California fights runaway productions, and more.

In this week’s Friday Fivecast: ad-supported streaming hits 46% of subscriptions, a new UK co-production initiative backs indie films, BIPOC writer diversity grows in TV, and more: https://blog.castandcrew.com/fridayfive_may19 

In this week’s Friday Fivecast: Streaming service to return to HBO Max name, Broadway breaks box office records, Cannes introduces new cinematic technology award, and more. ⁠ https://blog.castandcrew.com/fridayfive_may12