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Deals and acquisitions

Thirty Films A Year: What Paramount-Warner Bros Settlement Teaches Indian Merger ControlThirty Films A Year: What Paramount-Warner Bros Settlement Teaches Indian Merger Control

livelaw.in·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

Dept of Justice studying Nvidia's $12.9B acquisition of Hugging Face - ReutersDept of Justice studying Nvidia's $12.9B acquisition of Hugging Face - Reuters

seekingalpha.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

Yash Acquires Karnataka Distribution Rights for Ranbir Kapoor-Nitesh Tiwari’s RamayanaYash Acquires Karnataka Distribution Rights for Ranbir Kapoor-Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana

Yash's banner, Monster Mind Creations, has secured the Karnataka distribution rights for Ranbir Kapoor and Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana duology. The agreement covers the theatrical rollout for the ambitious project.

filmfare.com·4 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

Hollywood is hungry for more franchises. Could Lionsgate be the next takeover target?Hollywood is hungry for more franchises. Could Lionsgate be the next takeover target?

Lionsgate is the subject of acquisition speculation as Hollywood continues to seek reliable intellectual property and franchises. Bloomberg reported that Legendary Entertainment submitted a takeover offer for the Santa Monica-based studio, reviving discussions that began following its separation from Starz. Representatives for both Lionsgate and Legendary declined to comment on the report. The speculation follows a $1-billion global box office return for the studio's film Michael ahead of the release of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

latimes.com·2 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

BioWare Co-Founder Says EA's Private Equity Acquisition Was 'Final Nail In The Coffin' For The Mass Effect StudioBioWare Co-Founder Says EA's Private Equity Acquisition Was 'Final Nail In The Coffin' For The Mass Effect Studio

kotaku.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

Skydance offers buyouts as it prepares layoffs and brings employees back to the office five days a weekSkydance offers buyouts as it prepares layoffs and brings employees back to the office five days a week

Skydance has announced a voluntary buyout programme and a mandatory five-day office week as it integrates Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The company also anticipates layoffs, though the scale and timing have not been disclosed. Eligible employees will receive personalised terms and a set window to consider the one-time buyout offer.

jobsnhire.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

‘I had to do it’: Tom Wilson lives out game show dreams helping contestant win dream honeymoon on ‘The Price is Right Tonight’‘I had to do it’: Tom Wilson lives out game show dreams helping contestant win dream honeymoon on ‘The Price is Right Tonight’

Tom Wilson has appeared on national television to take part in a game show takeover episode. He was one of four NHL players who featured on The Price is Right Tonight, helping a contestant win a honeymoon.

russianmachineneverbreaks.com·9 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

Skydance TV Co-Chair George Cheeks Reveals Executive Structure Following Paramount-Warner Bros. MergerSkydance TV Co-Chair George Cheeks Reveals Executive Structure Following Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

As expected, Skydance TV co-chair George Cheeks laid out the executive structure for his reports Channing Dungey, David Stapf and Matt Thunell.

variety.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Apple TV Releases Trailer for Upcoming Chris Pratt Family Film, 'Way of the Warrior Kid'Apple TV Releases Trailer for Upcoming Chris Pratt Family Film, 'Way of the Warrior Kid'

Jude Hill, Linda Cardellini and Chris Pratt in "Way of the Warrior Kid," premiering November 25, 2026 on Apple TV.What does it mean to be a warrior? For one young boy struggling to find his place in the world, the answer will change everything. Starring Chris Pratt and based on...

crossmap.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

amaran Debuts ‘First-of-its-Kind’ 4K Auto Lighting Webcam for Live Streamersamaran Debuts ‘First-of-its-Kind’ 4K Auto Lighting Webcam for Live Streamers

Hardware maker amaran has released an automated lighting 4K webcam designed for live streamers. The system evaluates facial exposure to adjust paired lighting units, eliminating manual camera setup adjustments.

tvtechnology.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Emma Corrin Leads Pride And Prejudice 2026 Trailer With Dec. 3 Debut, Pride And Prejudice 2026 TrailerEmma Corrin Leads Pride And Prejudice 2026 Trailer With Dec. 3 Debut, Pride And Prejudice 2026 Trailer

Netflix has released the Pride and Prejudice 2026 trailer, with Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden leading Dolly Alderton’s six-part series before Dec. 3.

el-balad.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

HBO Max's 5-Part Sci-Fi Thriller Is So Good, You Won't Be Able To Stop WatchingHBO Max's 5-Part Sci-Fi Thriller Is So Good, You Won't Be Able To Stop Watching

You won't want to miss a single twist or storyline.

movieweb.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

The Most Popular Streaming Movies This WeekThe Most Popular Streaming Movies This Week

Here’s what everybody’s streaming and talking about this week.

b100quadcities.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

The 10 Best Streamers of 2026The 10 Best Streamers of 2026

Who really ran streaming in 2026? Jordan Rose sits down w...

complex.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Movie adaptation of rom com 'Save the Date' set to be releasedMovie adaptation of rom com 'Save the Date' set to be released

The first season of the Israeli rom-com was released in 2024 and later streamed on Netflix.

jpost.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Netflix shoot sparks Christmas controversy in Lavallette – NBC10 PhiladelphiaNetflix shoot sparks Christmas controversy in Lavallette – NBC10 Philadelphia

A Netflix production could mean fewer Christmas decorations at Lavallette's annual tree lighting. Some local businesses aren't happy.

nbcphiladelphia.com·yesterday

Localisation and dubbing

“Hercules ”cast: Where are the voice actors behind Disney’s 1997 classic now?“Hercules ”cast: Where are the voice actors behind Disney’s 1997 classic now?

A retrospective looks at the current careers of the voice cast from Disney's 1997 animated film Hercules. The feature covers stars from the classic production, including Tate Donovan and Susan Egan.

aol.com·2 days ago

Localisation and dubbing

Nitesh Tiwari clarifies AI use in 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' at LA world premiere; says 'No AI has been used in dubbing'Nitesh Tiwari clarifies AI use in 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' at LA world premiere; says 'No AI has been used in dubbing'

Director Nitesh Tiwari has addressed rumours regarding the use of AI technology to dub 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' into multiple languages. Speaking ahead of the international debut at the film's Los Angeles world premiere, he stated that no AI was used in the dubbing.

indiatimes.com·2 days ago

Localisation and dubbing

'Mass Effect' Voice Actors Show Support for Fans and Developers After BioWare Shutdown'Mass Effect' Voice Actors Show Support for Fans and Developers After BioWare Shutdown

Voice actors Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer have offered support to BioWare developers and fans following the studio's shutdown. Their messages arrive as the SaveMassEffect campaign continues to gain momentum.

vice.com·2 days ago

Localisation and dubbing

Why do Gen Z watch TV with subtitles on?Why do Gen Z watch TV with subtitles on?

YouGov quizzed subtitle-fans on their reasoning - and uncovered several key themes.

dailymail.com·3 days ago

Box office

Godzilla Minus Zero Could Make Box Office History For The FranchiseGodzilla Minus Zero Could Make Box Office History For The Franchise

Godzilla Minus One did strong business at the box office, but its sequel, Godzilla Minus Zero, looks to soar even higher in theaters.

slashfilm.com·yesterday

Box office

Sunny Deol Reflects on the Deol Legacy and Recognition in Bollywood |Sunny Deol Reflects on the Deol Legacy and Recognition in Bollywood |

The Deol men saw a tremendous amount of success and fame in recent times. Be it Dharmendra’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,’ Sunny Deol’s ‘Gadar 2,’ or Bobby Deol’s ‘Animal,’ every movie left the cash register ringing at the box office.

indiatimes.com·yesterday

Box office

Hanuman Ansh Final Worldwide Box Office Collections: Neem Karoli Baba film heads to close historic run at Rs 439 crore globallyHanuman Ansh Final Worldwide Box Office Collections: Neem Karoli Baba film heads to close historic run at Rs 439 crore globally

Hanuman Ansh is running in its final legs at the box office. The devotional drama is heading to wind up its historic box office run around Rs. 439 crore gross globally.

pinkvilla.com·2 days ago

Box office

Allu Arjun, Prabhas, Rajinikanth and Yash’s Films Rewrite Indian Box Office RecordsAllu Arjun, Prabhas, Rajinikanth and Yash’s Films Rewrite Indian Box Office Records

South Indian sequels have grown massively, turning regional franchises into pan-Indian blockbusters.

filmfare.com·2 days ago

Box office

Anne Hathaway’s A24 Box Office Flop Finds Redemption on StreamingAnne Hathaway’s A24 Box Office Flop Finds Redemption on Streaming

Anne Hathaway's A24 feature Mother Mary is finding a second life on streaming platforms. The film previously struggled during its theatrical box-office run.

polygon.com·3 days ago

Box office

Box Office: A24’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Scores Huge $19.5 Million Second WeekendBox Office: A24’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Scores Huge $19.5 Million Second Weekend

A24's release You Can See Everything took $19.5 million during its second weekend at the box office. The strong earnings show no signs of the film slowing down.

indiewire.com·4 days ago

Box office

Jailer 2 Karnataka Box Office Collection Day 14 PredictionJailer 2 Karnataka Box Office Collection Day 14 Prediction

Jailer 2 Karnataka box office collection Day 14 prediction: Rajinikanth’s film eyes ₹85 crore after 13 days, while its Kannada version crosses ₹8 crore.

filmibeat.com·yesterday

Box office

A24’s 3-Hour Viral Sensation Is Officially Becoming a Box Office MonsterA24’s 3-Hour Viral Sensation Is Officially Becoming a Box Office Monster

A24's three-hour viral sensation You Can See Everything is officially expanding nationwide. The move follows a $15.6 million opening and more than $25 million generated in its first week.

collider.com·4 days ago

Distribution and licensing

Transplant Creator Joseph Kay Sets Overall Deal at NetflixTransplant Creator Joseph Kay Sets Overall Deal at Netflix

hollywoodreporter.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Bash Doran Inks Overall Deal With Paramount Television Studios (Excl)Bash Doran Inks Overall Deal With Paramount Television Studios (Excl)

deadline.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

A Short History of Studio Ghibli: Four Decades of Anime ClassicsA Short History of Studio Ghibli: Four Decades of Anime Classics

Studio Ghibli has produced a landmark library of anime classics across four decades. Driven by Miyazaki Hayao and Takahata Isao, the studio revolutionized Japan's animation industry and influenced cinema globally.

nippon.com·2 days ago

Distribution and licensing

'Ramayana': Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi attend the film’s world premiere in US ahead of theatrical release'Ramayana': Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi attend the film’s world premiere in US ahead of theatrical release

The world premiere for the first part of Ramayana was hosted at the David Geffen Theatre of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi attended the event ahead of the film's theatrical release.

thehindu.com·2 days ago

Distribution and licensing

John Richards named Banijay Rights CFO as Wagener departsJohn Richards named Banijay Rights CFO as Wagener departs

John Richards has been appointed as chief financial officer at Banijay Rights, following the departure of Wagener. The move establishes the latest member of Banijay's senior leadership team within its distribution division.

c21media.net·2 days ago

Distribution and licensing

The Simpsons to leave Sky after 36 years in the UKThe Simpsons to leave Sky after 36 years in the UK

The Simpsons is scheduled to depart Sky One on 1 November after 36 years of transmission in the UK. Newer episodes will remain on Disney+ as the animated series shifts its broadcast rights.

heraldseries.co.uk·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Ali G Who Iz I? Extends Theatrical Release; Amazon Praises Cohen MovieAli G Who Iz I? Extends Theatrical Release; Amazon Praises Cohen Movie

hollywoodreporter.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

BBC blasted over latest TV rights controversy after another free-to-air event lostBBC blasted over latest TV rights controversy after another free-to-air event lost

The BBC has faced criticism over its latest TV rights controversy after another free-to-air event was lost. The broadcaster has come in for scrutiny this year for cutting coverage of the Boat Race, live England cricket, bowls and the Commonwealth Games athletics.

aol.co.uk·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Imaginarium Studios ups Maeve Russell to COOImaginarium Studios ups Maeve Russell to COO

Andy Serkis' performance capture and virtual production company, Imaginarium Studios, has promoted Maeve Russell to Chief Operating Officer (COO).

televisual.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Oscars Will 'Always' Reward Human Excellence in AI Era, Academy SaysOscars Will 'Always' Reward Human Excellence in AI Era, Academy Says

Academy chiefs speaking in Tokyo have stated that the Oscars will continue to honour human-driven work as artificial intelligence expands. Rules concerning international features are also under review.

variety.com·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

Epic Games Confirms AI is Being Used to “Develop Code For Unreal Engine”Epic Games Confirms AI is Being Used to “Develop Code For Unreal Engine”

CEO Tim Sweeney has spent quite a bit of time on social media criticizing Steam's policy on the disclosure of AI use for game dev.

gamingbolt.com·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

Epic VP says AI tools stomped out decade-old Unreal Engine bugsEpic VP says AI tools stomped out decade-old Unreal Engine bugs

A vice president at Epic has stated that artificial intelligence tools have eliminated decade-old Unreal Engine bugs. Following an AI-first pivot, the company confirmed that AI will shape the engine in the near future.

gamedeveloper.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Voice AI in vogue: Nvidia releases new open transcription modelVoice AI in vogue: Nvidia releases new open transcription model

Nvidia just released a free speech-to-text model that can transcribe up to 40 languages, but it only works on recordings, not live audio, so it’s a big step for meeting and medical transcription tools while still leaving real-time use to rivals like ElevenLabs.

techcrunch.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Adobe wants $840 a year for Creative Cloud. This open-source project is recreating it for freeAdobe wants $840 a year for Creative Cloud. This open-source project is recreating it for free

The apps are still in the alpha phase, but they're already ready to use.

howtogeek.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Voice cloning in AI-generated music: how IP professionals can play instrumental roleVoice cloning in AI-generated music: how IP professionals can play instrumental role

Carla Santa Maria of Becerril, Coca & Becerril examines the opportunities and risks of AI voice cloning and the legal protections available to artists and performers

managingip.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

PRADA hired a former Disney animator for its new campaign. No AI neededPRADA hired a former Disney animator for its new campaign. No AI needed

While fashion brands are experimenting with artificial intelligence, Prada decided to do something a little different: bring back the magic of traditional animation. For its new holiday campaign, Drawing Prada: Animated by Hand, the luxury house worked with John Pomeroy, a veteran Disney animator…

lnt.ma·2 days ago

Festivals and markets

Rintaro On Anime’s Aversion To Risk: ‘There Will Be No Future’Rintaro On Anime’s Aversion To Risk: ‘There Will Be No Future’

Director Rintaro discussed remakes, generative AI and the importance of original work at the Busan festival. The director of 'Galaxy Express 999' and 'Metropolis' warned of anime's aversion to risk, cautioning that there will be no future without it.

cartoonbrew.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

A24's 'Elden Ring' Movie Said To Be The Most Expensive Film To Go To Market -A24's 'Elden Ring' Movie Said To Be The Most Expensive Film To Go To Market -

A24's upcoming adaptation of Elden Ring is reported to be the most expensive film heading to the American Film Market. Written and directed by Alex Garland, the video game adaptation carries an estimated budget of between $175 million and $200 million.

mxdwn.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Edinburgh International Festival performances return to Sky ArtsEdinburgh International Festival performances return to Sky Arts

Seven performances from the 2026 Edinburgh International Festival are set to be broadcast on Sky Arts this autumn. The broadcasts mark the festival's return to television.

atvtoday.co.uk·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Toronto International Film Festival 2026Toronto International Film Festival 2026

Writers from The Michigan Daily Arts travelled to Toronto, Ontario, Canada for the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2026. Thousands of attendees gathered to watch screenings from both established filmmakers and new auteurs. The writers share their takeaways from the festival lineup, which included sold-out screenings and industry Q&A sessions.

michigandaily.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Tokyo film festival opens ten-day programme with international juryTokyo film festival opens ten-day programme with international jury

The Tokyo film festival has opened its ten-day programme alongside an international jury. Screenings and industry events commenced on 26 October and are scheduled to run through 4 November.

paktribune.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase to head DFF 2026 International Feature Film Competition JuryJapanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase to head DFF 2026 International Feature Film Competition Jury

Doha, Qatar: Acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase will head the International Feature Film Competition Jury at the Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026,...

thepeninsulaqatar.com·3 days ago

Festivals and markets

Austin Film Festival Interview: Horror Turns on the Webcam for Remote • The Austin ChronicleAustin Film Festival Interview: Horror Turns on the Webcam for Remote • The Austin Chronicle

Director Steven DeGennaro has cast Adrianne Palicki in the Austin-made techno-chiller Remote. The horror production, framed around a Zoom whodunnit, is receiving its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival.

austinchronicle.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

“Big Screen Country” wraps up film festival in Big Sky Country“Big Screen Country” wraps up film festival in Big Sky Country

The Montana Film Festival wrapped up its final day of taking Big Sky Country to "big screen country."

kpax.com·4 days ago