In a move that would have been unthinkable even a decade ago, the Academy Awards will stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029, ending its long-standing broadcast partnership with ABC. More than a distribution shift, the decision marks a symbolic handover: from traditional television to platform-led culture, from appointment viewing to
There are movie promotions that try to charm audiences. There are others that chase outrage. And then, once in a while, there’s a campaign so sharply calibrated that it doesn’t need billboards, trailers or influencers at all — just a well-aimed invitation and a knowing smirk. That is exactly what
Malaysia’s retail industry heads into the final stretch of 2025 with more momentum than many had predicted just months earlier. Retail Group Malaysia’s (RGM) latest Retail Industry Report shows that the sector not only weathered a volatile year — it outperformed expectations with a stronger-than-forecast third quarter, sustained consumer spending
As the Lunar New Year draws near, TVB Malaysia proudly presents its brand-new original Cantonese festive track, “All In For The New Year”, specially crafted for the Year of the Horse. Featuring eight emerging artistes who join voices for the very first time, the song promises to kick-start the festive
If you’ve spent any time lurking in the comments section of Mandopop promoter pages lately, you may have done a double take. The usual flurry of Mandarin excitement has been replaced with something unexpected: Malay. And not poetic, patriotic Malay—but sharp, frustrated, sometimes hilarious Malay aimed squarely at one target:
Frank Gehry never designed buildings. He designed arguments — and entire cities listened. Now, with his passing at 96, the global architecture and creative community find themselves doing something Gehry himself never allowed his work to do: stay still. His death marks the end of an extraordinary life, yet his
There’s a moment unfolding on Wall Street that feels less like a merger negotiation and more like the final act of a streaming-era blockbuster. Think Succession, but with real money, real geopolitical tension, and real uncertainty for the future of entertainment. Warner Bros Discovery — home to HBO, Looney Tunes,
The Media Specialists Association (MSA) of Malaysia, in collaboration with the Malaysian Advertisers Association (MAA) and the Malaysian Digital Association (MDA), announced the Malaysian Digital ADEX Reports for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025). The Q1 and Q2 reports track digital advertising expenditure across major formats and industry categories,
There are moments in media history that define entire eras. The invention of television. The fall of Blockbuster. Disney swallowing Fox. And now: Netflix buying Warner Bros. Discovery for US$83 billion. This isn’t just another acquisition. It’s the biggest entertainment consolidation of the decade — and arguably the clearest signal
Every December, Malaysia shifts from shopping mode into showtime. Retail spaces stop functioning as ordinary commercial venues and begin performing as full-scale stages. Set design, lighting, scent, sound and spatial flow work together with deliberate precision. Malls no longer aim only to sell products. They aim to make Malaysians feel
