This issue of Galactica Media (Vol. 7, No. 1, 2025) perpetuates the established tradition of meticulous analysis and interdisciplinary research in media culture, comprising a collection of articles addressing diverse facets of contemporary media, including cinema studies, mass culture, political and social aspects of media, and digital communications. The thematic breadth of this issue is evident in its coverage of topics such as content analysis of films, the examination of Turkish television series as a means of soft power, the study of algorithmization in internet art, and the role of media in shaping national identity. Noteworthy is the special attention devoted to crisis communication dynamics in digital environments and the impact of social networks on public discourse and memory politics. The issue is culminated by a review of the book on The Conjuring, which offers a critical perspective on its cultural and philosophical dimensions.

The target audience for this issue includes media scholars, cultural researchers, political scientists, sociologists, and philosophers, as well as anyone interested in contemporary developments in mass communication and media studies. Galactica Media continues to serve as a platform for academic exchange and dialogue, drawing attention to pressing issues in media culture within a global context.