China’s AI Micro-Drama Takeover: 13 Things to Know as Hengdian’s Studios Fall Silent
AI & Future of Film Oct 11, 2026
Other Mommy Tops as The Social Reckoning Bombs: 11 Box Office Takeaways From 9 to 11 October
Box Office Oct 11, 2026
China’s AI Micro-Drama Takeover: 13 Things to Know as Hengdian’s Studios Fall Silent
AI & Future of Film 11th October 2026
More than 90% of the 430,000 micro-dramas released in China from January to August 2026 were made with AI, and Hengdian’s studios now sit largely idle, Fortune reported on 7 October 2026. Here are 13 things to know, from Seedance 2.0 and the actors losing work to face licensing, Hollywood’s truce with ByteDance and what it means for the UK.
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Marvel’s Wolverine Review: 11 Things That Decide Insomniac’s Bloodiest Game
Gaming Reviews 3rd October 2026
Marvel’s Wolverine review: brutal claw combat, a superb Liam McIntyre and 60fps ray-traced visuals, held back by repetition. Eleven things that decide it, and our 3.5-star PS5 verdict.
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A Different World Review: 10 Things to Know About Netflix’s Hillman Homecoming
OTT Reviews 3rd October 2026
Netflix’s A Different World sequel sends Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter to Hillman. Tony winner Maleah Joi Moon shines, but the single-camera switch dulls the comedy. Our 10-point review and 3.5/5 verdict.
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10 Things to Know About How Marvel’s Cancelled ‘Blade’ Reboot Accidentally Funded a TIFF Sensation
Movie News 20th September 2026
Practical Magic 2 Dethrones Spider-Man: Brand New Day at the Box Office
Box Office 13th September 2026
Stranger Things: Season 2 Review
OTTOTT Reviews 29th October 2017
Netflix’s hottest show is back, providing a season richer in scale, scope, and character development.
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Victoria: A Drama Fit For A Queen
OTTOTT Features 25th August 2017
Ahead of its highly-anticipated return, we provide ITV’s historical drama Victoria with the royal treatment.
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