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.