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Deals and acquisitions

Trump Media Advances Merger with Nuclear Fusion Firm TAE TechnologiesTrump Media Advances Merger with Nuclear Fusion Firm TAE Technologies

Trump Media & Technology Group has moved closer to completing its merger with fusion energy developer TAE Technologies. The progress was detailed in recent filings.

newseveryday.com·19 hr ago

Deals and acquisitions

$606 million payday! Check outgoing CEO David Zaslav's big windfall from Paramount's Warner Bros takeover$606 million payday! Check outgoing CEO David Zaslav's big windfall from Paramount's Warner Bros takeover

David Zaslav is set to receive a $606 million payout following Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. The package includes $381.7 million in stock options, alongside nearly $200 million worth of WBD shares sold after the acquisition was announced.

livemint.com·9 hr ago

Deals and acquisitions

Jimmy Fallon Creates Convoluted Kids Song to Explain Paramount-WBD MergerJimmy Fallon Creates Convoluted Kids Song to Explain Paramount-WBD Merger

Jimmy Fallon has created an educational children's song to explain the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. The video breaks down the deal using two acronyms that prove far from straightforward.

thewrap.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

Warner Bros. And Paramount Pictures Merge, Good Or Bad?Warner Bros. And Paramount Pictures Merge, Good Or Bad?

I truly do not know how I feel about this merging of two iconic movie studios. For years, I loved the fact that you had so many studios that

canyon-news.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

Paramount-Warner Bros. merger puts Ellison's Israel ties, political pressure in spotlightParamount-Warner Bros. merger puts Ellison's Israel ties, political pressure in spotlight

aa.com.tr·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

WBD int’l president Gerhard Zeiler confirms departure following Skydance mergerWBD int’l president Gerhard Zeiler confirms departure following Skydance merger

Gerhard Zeiler has confirmed that he will step down following the Skydance merger rather than join the newly combined company. The veteran media executive has headed Warner Bros Discovery's international operations since 2022.

c21media.net·24 hr ago

Deals and acquisitions

WBD Payouts: Top Executives Scored $1.1 Billion From Skydance MergerWBD Payouts: Top Executives Scored $1.1 Billion From Skydance Merger

Five top executives at Warner Bros. Discovery have secured more than $1.1 billion in compensation linked to the company's merger with Paramount. The payouts follow the completion of the Skydance deal this week.

deadline.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

Ray Hopkins To Lead Distribution For Post-WBD Merger SkydanceRay Hopkins To Lead Distribution For Post-WBD Merger Skydance

Ray Hopkins will oversee distribution for all broadcast and cable television properties at the reconstituted Skydance following its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. He remains a familiar figure among broadcast media executives connected with the CBS Television Network.

rbr.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Apple TV’s extra storage can’t do the one thing I expected from itApple TV’s extra storage can’t do the one thing I expected from it

Apple TV's extra storage cannot be used as a home media server as expected. The feature fails to perform the anticipated function on the Apple TV 4K.

makeuseof.com·7 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

Apple TV's First Ever Sci-Fi Series Officially Surges on StreamingApple TV's First Ever Sci-Fi Series Officially Surges on Streaming

Apple TV's very first sci-fi series is officially seeing a surge in viewership on streaming. The uptick comes seven years after the platform was launched.

collider.com·9 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

Coleen and Wayne Rooney documentary is now on Disney+Coleen and Wayne Rooney documentary is now on Disney+

It's 24 years, four sons, thousands of headlines and 1.5 million Instagram followers since Coleen McLoughlin finished her GCSEs and decided it was time to start dating cheeky Wayne Rooney.

sthelensstar.co.uk·10 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

'Brilliant' new 33p a day TV subscription includes Netflix HBO Max and 300 games'Brilliant' new 33p a day TV subscription includes Netflix HBO Max and 300 games

A new TV subscription costing 33p a day combines access to Netflix, HBO Max and gaming. The package provides over 300 video games playable via a cloud service without a console.

manchestereveningnews.co.uk·13 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

Here's How Much A Netflix Subscription Cost In 2016 Vs. 2026Here's How Much A Netflix Subscription Cost In 2016 Vs. 2026

As of March 2026, the most expensive Netflix plan is $26.99, which is for the premium plan, but in 2016 the most expensive plan was only $11.99.

bgr.com·13 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

Netflix restructuring: 16,000 employees at the end of 2025, but now 850 jobs may be at risk! Here’s what changed for the streaming giantNetflix restructuring: 16,000 employees at the end of 2025, but now 850 jobs may be at risk! Here’s what changed for the streaming giant

Netflix is set to reduce its workforce by around 5% as early as next week, placing an estimated 850 roles at risk. The streamer had ended 2025 with 16,000 employees before instituting the restructuring.

indiatimes.com·15 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

Korean Netflix users’ preference for Korean content falls sharply: reportKorean Netflix users’ preference for Korean content falls sharply: report

South Korean users are showing significantly less interest in domestic content. According to a report by the Korea Creative Content Agency, Korean Netflix users

koreaherald.com·14 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

Netflix reportedly planning layoffs affecting 5% of workforceNetflix reportedly planning layoffs affecting 5% of workforce

LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - Netflix is preparing to cut about 5% of its workforce in a restructuring that could eliminate hundreds of jobs, according to a report published today. The entertainment industry news outlet Puck reported Friday that the layoffs could be announced as early as next week, citing…

kesq.com·16 hr ago

Box office

Doraemon Castle of the Undersea Devil Box Office Collections: Anime film continues steady run, collects Rs 14 crore in 8 daysDoraemon Castle of the Undersea Devil Box Office Collections: Anime film continues steady run, collects Rs 14 crore in 8 days

Doraemon Castle of the Undersea Devil has collected Rs 14 crore after eight days in Indian cinemas. The anime film is projected to conclude its second weekend with a gross of around Rs 17 to 19 crore.

pinkvilla.com·10 hr ago

Box office

Hanuman Ansh Box Office Collections: Devotional drama surprises on 10th Friday, collects Rs 313 crore in 64 daysHanuman Ansh Box Office Collections: Devotional drama surprises on 10th Friday, collects Rs 313 crore in 64 days

Devotional drama Hanuman Ansh has grossed Rs 313 crore over 64 days in cinemas. The film saw earnings spike on its tenth Friday compared to the previous day.

pinkvilla.com·10 hr ago

Box office

Premada Oorali Box Office Collections: Kannada film records BIGGEST day on 3rd Friday, grosses Rs 38 crore in 15 daysPremada Oorali Box Office Collections: Kannada film records BIGGEST day on 3rd Friday, grosses Rs 38 crore in 15 days

Kannada film Premada Oorali has taken Rs 38 crore across its first 15 days in Indian cinemas. The movie recorded its biggest day to date on its third Friday, earning Rs 5 crore.

pinkvilla.com·10 hr ago

Box office

Beware Boiuna (English) Box Office CollectionBeware Boiuna (English) Box Office Collection

Check out Beware Boiuna (English) latest news, videos, photos, songs, box office & cast. Get the complete latest details of Beware Boiuna (English) only at Bollywood Hungama

bollywoodhungama.com·12 hr ago

Box office

Other Mommy (English) Box Office CollectionOther Mommy (English) Box Office Collection

Check out Other Mommy (English) latest news, videos, photos, songs, box office & cast. Get the complete latest details of Other Mommy (English) only at Bollywood Hungama

bollywoodhungama.com·12 hr ago

Box office

The Social Reckoning (English) Box Office CollectionThe Social Reckoning (English) Box Office Collection

THE SOCIAL RECKONING is a relevant and thought provoking drama.

bollywoodhungama.com·12 hr ago

Box office

Ajay Devgn Scores His Biggest Box Office Grosser as Drishyam 3 Hits Rs 400 Crore in 8 DaysAjay Devgn Scores His Biggest Box Office Grosser as Drishyam 3 Hits Rs 400 Crore in 8 Days

Drishyam 3 has crossed Rs 400 crore within eight days of release, marking Ajay Devgn's biggest box office grosser. The film is anticipated to finish its worldwide theatrical run between Rs 550 and 600 crore.

mensxp.com·12 hr ago

Box office

'Ramayana' North America advance bookings begins ahead of Diwali release; 'Godzilla Minus Zero' takes the lead at the box office'Ramayana' North America advance bookings begins ahead of Diwali release; 'Godzilla Minus Zero' takes the lead at the box office

Advance ticket bookings for the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash film Ramayana have opened at select North American cinemas ahead of its Diwali release. Meanwhile, Godzilla Minus Zero is currently leading the box office.

indiatimes.com·14 hr ago

Distribution and licensing

Blumhouse Atomic Monster Inks Short Film Development Deal with Horror Creator Heidi WongBlumhouse Atomic Monster Inks Short Film Development Deal with Horror Creator Heidi Wong

Blumhouse Atomic Monster has signed a short-film development deal with horror content creator Heidi Wong. Under the agreement, Wong is set to produce original horror shorts for the studio.

variety.com·22 hr ago

Distribution and licensing

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Film Adaption In Development At Paramount -‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Film Adaption In Development At Paramount -

Paramount is developing a feature film adaptation based on the action-adventure RPG Cyberpunk 2077. Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura is attached to the project, working alongside Polish game developer CD Projekt Red.

mxdwn.com·22 hr ago

Distribution and licensing

Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Paramount Scoop Horror Movie 'Molepeople' for Summer 2027 ReleaseBlumhouse Atomic Monster, Paramount Scoop Horror Movie 'Molepeople' for Summer 2027 Release

Paramount Primal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster have acquired Molepeople for a summer 2027 theatrical launch. The horror feature is directed by Rob Savage.

thewrap.com·21 hr ago

Distribution and licensing

'Play House' Sells To Focus Features, Blumhouse Atomic Monster'Play House' Sells To Focus Features, Blumhouse Atomic Monster

'Play House,' a micro-budget horror film from Nicolas Curcio, has sold to Focus Features and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster.

deadline.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Bebuzee Signs Ozokwo, Obazele, Others As Ambassadors, Unveils Digital Distribution PlatformBebuzee Signs Ozokwo, Obazele, Others As Ambassadors, Unveils Digital Distribution Platform

US technology company Bebuzee has unveiled a digital distribution platform. The Miami-based firm has also announced new partnerships with Nollywood actors, guilds, and industry organisations.

leadership.ng·10 hr ago