The Wire
Industry news as it happens.
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Industry6 Nov
Halcyon Pictures signs three-picture deal with Atelier Noir
The two studios will co-produce through 2027.
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Legal6 Nov
New EU age-verification rules: what changes in January
A plain-English guide for readers.
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Awards5 Nov
Nominations announced for the 2027 Independent Adult Film Awards
Independents dominate the shortlist.
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AI5 Nov
Major platform bans unlabelled synthetic performers
Labels become mandatory from next month.
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Festivals4 Nov
Berlin's after-dark film festival returns with a record programme
Documentary leads this year's selection.
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Creators4 Nov
Performer collective launches its own streaming co-op
Members keep 85% of revenue.
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Tech3 Nov
The 8K cinema camera everyone on set is talking about
Small body, big sensor.