Global Headlines: Tencent Wins, Hollywood Representation, and Film Festival Focus

Recent entertainment news includes Tencent winning a copyright case worth $85 million, Hollywood's progress in female representation, and BAFTA's thrilling competition. The Miss Pacific Islands judges were questioned over alleged fraudulent activities. Kevin Spacey faces a new lawsuit, while the Berlin Film Festival promotes inclusivity.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 13-02-2025 18:27 IST | Created: 13-02-2025 18:27 IST

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In a landmark decision, a U.S. district court awarded Tencent nearly $85 million, ruling that Taiwan-based Unblock Tech violated video copyrights, a victory for the Chinese tech giant.

Hollywood sees a milestone as over half of the top 100 movies in 2024 feature female leads, according to a 2025 USC report.

Meanwhile, the Berlin Film Festival's opening film, 'The Light,' embraces a pro-migrant message, as highlighted by star Lars Eidinger amid political discourse over migration.

(With inputs from agencies.)