IJR News — today's news from every sideRunway Debuts Media Router for Generative Media — Jul 23, 2026Runway launched Media Router, an AI model router on the Runway Dev platform that automatically selects the optimal image, video, or audio model based on quality, speed, or cost, routing requests across Runway's models and third-party options. It marks Runway’s shift toward becoming an infrastructure layer for generative media, offering cost control through token-based pricing, auditing, moderation, and private instances, with early integration from partners like Adobe, Cloudflare, ElevenLabs, Expedia, Shutterstock, and Quora.
Rachel Meyers As long as Smith stays healthy the offense should be fine, but that No. 2 spot is a real question mark heading into the season. Nicole Hardy AI apps make it too easy to solve everything for them so resisting that urge feels like the real test for parents right now. 
Priya Raman Good to see them prepping early instead of scrambling after the storm hits like some past years. Nicole Hardy Apple always shows up late to these things then somehow makes it feel new. Curious if that trick still works with foldables. 
On X · @DiscussingFilmWorld War Z Sequel Officially Moving Forward with Brad Pitt and Director Edward BergerThe @DiscussingFilm post reports (citing Deadline) that a sequel to the 2013 zombie blockbuster is happening, with Brad Pitt returning as Gerry Lane and Edward Berger (*Conclave*, *All Quiet on the Western Front*) attached to direct. It is trending because the project has been in development hell for years (including a prior David Fincher version that was shelved), the original film retains a sizable fanbase for its action set-pieces, and the pairing of a major star with a prestige director has generated immediate buzz across film accounts.1,296 likes · 20m
