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Roku reported a strong third quarter, with sales climbing 24% year over year, according to Variety. The company credited its fastest growth in media and entertainment advertising spending in four years. The results signal that streaming ad budgets are recovering, a positive sign for the broader connected-TV ad market.

Edgar Wright criticized a new AI remaster of the cult TV comedy “Spaced,” saying it was not authorized by anyone involved in making the show. The dispute highlights growing concerns over consent and rights as AI tools are used to alter older media without creators’ approval.

Actress Mckenna Grace said she rejects acting roles involving nudity or hypersexual content because her goal is to become a Disney princess. She said such material conflicts with her long-term ambition. The remarks highlight how young performers navigate public image and career goals.

Justin Timberlake is set to release a four-part tell-all docuseries on Apple, according to Variety. The series will feature Janet Jackson, with whom Timberlake shares a high-profile history including the 2004 Super Bowl halftime controversy. It marks a notable joint on-screen reflection on their past.

Apple’s services segment posted record revenue of $31.6 billion in the September quarter, up 10% year over year, according to Variety. The result highlights services as an increasingly important growth and profit driver for Apple.