Music News Today — July 23, 2026
‘The Wild Robot’ VFX Studio STIM Sets Canary Islands Operation, Planning to Create More Than 100 Jobs and more — today's music signal.
The music world is buzzing today, but it's not just about the tunes - the intersection of music, film, and technology is taking center stage. While Reba McEntire is celebrating a milestone 50 years in the music industry and gearing up for the new season of NBC's 'Happy's Place', the visual effects studio STIM, known for their work on 'The Wild Robot', is making waves by setting up a new operation in the Canary Islands, promising to create over 100 jobs. This move highlights the growing importance of technology and visual effects in the entertainment industry, which is closely tied to the music world.
But not everyone is happy about the blurring of lines between tech and art - 'Doctor Strange' director has lashed out at Elon Musk, dismissing his opinions on cinema as 'worthless' after Musk announced plans to create an AI 'Odyssey'. Meanwhile, singer Noah Kahan is clearing up a misunderstanding about his lyrics, and Nexstar is facing accusations of violating an injunction. Amidst all the drama, music remains a constant source of joy and inspiration, with Reba McEntire's enduring career a testament to the power of great storytelling and talent. As the lines between music, film, and technology continue to blur, it will be exciting to see how these different worlds intersect and influence each other in the days to come.
Today's signal:
• ‘The Wild Robot’ VFX Studio STIM Sets Canary Islands Operation, Planning to Create More Than 100 Jobs (variety.com)
• ‘The Wild Robot’ Character Rigging Studio STIM Sets Canary Islands Operation, Planning to Create More Than 100 Jobs (variety.com)
• ‘Doctor Strange’ Director Says Elon Musk ‘Doesn’t Know S— About Cinema’ After Musk Vows to Make AI ‘Odyssey’: ‘His Opinions on Art Are Worthless’ (variety.com)
• LISTEN: Reba McEntire Revels in 50 Years of Making Music and Season 3 of NBC’s ‘Happy’s Place’ (variety.com)
• Nexstar Accused of Violating Injunction by Appointing Tegna Board (variety.com)
• Noah Kahan Clarifies Misheard NSFW Lyrics: ‘Not Suck Your Mom’ (rollingstone.com)