Kane Parsons Recalls ‘Backrooms’ Trailer “Activated a Desire to See: How Did Hollywood Mess This Up?”

Twenty-one-year-old Kane Parsons is reflecting on a whirlwind summer in which the box office was undoubtedly bolstered by the release of his feature debut, Backrooms. Speaking with some of the industry’s top executives at the Zurich Film Festival Summit on Saturday afternoon, the young director spoke about the health of the 2026 box office, which…

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As rivals chase acquisitions, Peacock bets on bundles through a new deal with YouTube

As rivals chase acquisitions, Peacock bets on bundles through a new deal with YouTube

While much of the streaming industry is focused on mergers and acquisitions, NBCUniversal is expanding its reach through partnerships, with its latest move bringing Peacock directly to YouTube. On Monday, NBCUniversal and YouTube announced a multi-year global strategic partnership, bringing Peacock’s Premium plan to YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S. starting in early 2027. This gives…

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