Serb News Today — November 6, 2026

The world of entertainment and media is rapidly evolving, and today's headlines reflect the significant role that technology and innovation are playing in shaping the industry. On one hand, we're seeing major players in the visual effects world, such as Weta FX, embracing artificial intelligence as a crucial part of their strategy. The company's chief has made it clear that having an AI strategy is now a necessity, and they're putting their money where their mouth is with a new investment in Taiwan's Moonshine Studio as part of an AI pact with TAICCA.

From Hollywood to Taiwan, the intersection of technology and creativity is yielding exciting new projects and collaborations. Even in the world of comedy, we're seeing innovative ideas emerge, such as the dark comedy project 'Build to Order' that's part of the Taiwan Creative Content Fest. Meanwhile, in the US, the aftermath of the midterm elections is having a ripple effect on the news world, and pop culture icons like Olivia Rodrigo are teaming up with familiar faces like Cynthia Nixon to create engaging content. As the media landscape continues to shift, one thing is clear: adaptability and innovation are key to staying ahead of the curve.

Today's signal:
• Hollywood Has Flipped on GenAI, Says ‘Avatar’ VFX House Weta FX Chief: ‘If You Don’t Have an AI Strategy, Don’t Bother’ (variety.com)
• ‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Avatar’ VFX House Weta FX to Invest in Taiwan’s Moonshine Studio Under AI Pact With TAICCA (variety.com)
• Olivia Rodrigo, Noted ‘Sex and the City’ Fan, Recruits Cynthia Nixon For Christmas Video (rollingstone.com)
• Foot Fetish Encounter Leaves a Body in the Freezer in Singapore Dark Comedy Taiwan Creative Content Fest Project ‘Build to Order’ (variety.com)
• Taiwan’s Content Agency Chief Sue Wang Puts IP Commercialization at Center of Strategy (variety.com)
• Did Midterm Elections Cause Changes in News World Order? (variety.com)