Spin Cycle 25.20
Mubi — Unicorn Status
London-based indie streaming platform Mubi has hit $1 billion unicorn status after a $100 million investment from Sequoia Capital, marking Sequoia’s first big move into film. With 20 million users and profitable operations, Mubi plans to expand globally, boost original productions, and grow its theatrical presence. It recently outbid Netflix and Apple for a Jennifer Lawrence film and celebrated awards success with The Substance, proving it’s got the chops to rival major streamers—while still staying true to its artsy, curated roots
Rob Woodcox — Bodies of Light
Photographer Rob Woodcox is known for capturing bodies frozen in motion, from human waves to striped portraits. Colossal editor-in-chief Christopher Jobson spoke with him about his striking compositions, commitment to social issues, and upcoming book Bodies of Light.
Apple — iOS 26
iOS 16 introduced significant iPhone updates primarily focused on personalization, communication, and intelligence. Key features include a redesigned Lock Screen with extensive customization and widgets, the ability to edit or unsend messages, enhanced Focus modes, an iCloud Shared Photo Library for families, and expanded Live Text and Visual Look Up capabilities. These changes aimed to give users more control over their device's aesthetics, improve interaction, and leverage on-device smarts for a more intuitive experience.
Africa Creative — Wilson
Cinema’s most famous ball, Wilson the Volleyball from Cast Away, has been revived as part of The Odyssey of Wilson, a digital campaign raising awareness of the threat to the world’s oceans, and the importance of UNESCO’s scientific frameworks in documenting and addressing it.
The platform was developed by Africa Creative in collaboration with environmental non-profit Onda Azul Institute and tech company Vivo to coincide with the UN Ocean Conference in Nice.
Victoria Gill — Melanie & the Miners
Leeds image curator Victoria Gill's new book, Melanie & The Miners, explores her mother's childhood through candid photographs. Driven by her interest in "reclaiming owned objects not found"—a phrase she hopes to popularize—Gill uncovered these unembellished images in her attic. Her curatorial approach, influenced by Nan Goldin, prioritizes raw content over photographic style, offering a sincere look at a bygone era.
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