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Deals and acquisitions

US presidency: Paramount-Warner Bros merger cleared amid concerns about Trump administration involvementUS presidency: Paramount-Warner Bros merger cleared amid concerns about Trump administration involvement

Paramount has completed its 110 billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery following a settlement of an antitrust challenge brought by 12 states. Some experts have questioned whether the transaction received adequate competition scrutiny amid concerns regarding the Trump administration's involvement. The combined company, renamed Skydance, unites two major film studios, news networks CBS News and CNN, and streaming services Paramount+ and HBO Max. The deal leaves Skydance and three rival studios in control of roughly 90 per cent of major US film releases.

ibanet.org·2 days ago

Deals and acquisitions

Competition Authority approves Banijay Gaming's acquisition of JOACompetition Authority approves Banijay Gaming's acquisition of JOA

France's Competition Authority, L'Autorité de la concurrence, has granted approval for Banijay Gaming's proposed acquisition of JOA. JOA is a French casino operator.

gamingintelligence.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

New Blade Runner 2099 trailer sees Hunter Schafer go undercover as humanity's last hope amid Replicant takeoverNew Blade Runner 2099 trailer sees Hunter Schafer go undercover as humanity's last hope amid Replicant takeover

gamesradar.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

DC Studios CEOs James Gunn, Peter Safran forced to step down after mergerDC Studios CEOs James Gunn, Peter Safran forced to step down after merger

jpost.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

James Gunn, Peter Safran out as Marvel vet Jeremy Latcham takes reins at DC StudiosJames Gunn, Peter Safran out as Marvel vet Jeremy Latcham takes reins at DC Studios

DC Studios co-CEOs and chairmen James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving their roles following Paramount Skydance's takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. Former Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham is set to take over leadership of the studio.

c21media.net·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

Skydance Lays Off Game Developers Post-Warner Bros. MergerSkydance Lays Off Game Developers Post-Warner Bros. Merger

David Ellison's virtual reality gaming division is downsizing, with scores of developers laid off just a month after the merger with Warner Bros. Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media were combined into Paramount Games over the summer, managing both licensed titles and unannounced projects. The cuts follow ongoing restructuring across the merged business.

kotaku.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

Fox's Melania donation should 'set off every alarm bell' as DOJ clears new merger: lawyerFox's Melania donation should 'set off every alarm bell' as DOJ clears new merger: lawyer

The American Economic Liberties Project has urged the US Congress and state attorneys general to examine the US Department of Justice's decision to close its investigation into the proposed merger between Fox Corporation and Roku. A lawyer warned that a donation linked to the deal should raise concerns following the sudden end of the inquiry.

rawstory.com·yesterday

Deals and acquisitions

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy intervenes in Sky's takeover of ITVCulture secretary Lisa Nandy intervenes in Sky's takeover of ITV

Sky's proposed takeover of ITV faces potential blockage following an intervention by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. The decision to step in was confirmed on public interest grounds.

dailymail.com·6 days ago

Streaming and FAST

New Gwyneth Paltrow Goop Podcast Comes to Spotify, NetflixNew Gwyneth Paltrow Goop Podcast Comes to Spotify, Netflix

Gwyneth Paltrow's new Goop podcast has launched on Spotify and Netflix. The programme addresses her most frequently asked lifestyle questions.

vulture.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Report: HBO Max, Paramount+ bundle comingReport: HBO Max, Paramount+ bundle coming

A combined subscription package featuring HBO Max and Paramount+ is on the way. Skydance is targeting an early 2027 arrival for the bundled offering.

tvtonight.com.au·24 hr ago

Streaming and FAST

Whatever You Can Build, You Can Destroy. Prime Video Unveils New Trailer for Blade Runner 2099Whatever You Can Build, You Can Destroy. Prime Video Unveils New Trailer for Blade Runner 2099

Prime Video has released the official final trailer for Blade Runner 2099. The upcoming release provides a new look into the sci-fi franchise across an eight-episode run.

webwire.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Happy Journey OTT Release Date and Streaming PlatformHappy Journey OTT Release Date and Streaming Platform

Telugu film Happy Journey has joined the list of upcoming digital releases on OTT platforms. The makers have officially confirmed the streaming details amidst a busy slate of arriving films and series.

sakshipost.com·2 days ago

Streaming and FAST

Prime Video releases final trailer for Blade Runner 2099 ahead of November premierePrime Video releases final trailer for Blade Runner 2099 ahead of November premiere

The latest adventures are set 50 years after the events of Blade Runner 2049 Prime Video has unveiled the official final trailer for Blade Runner …

atvtoday.co.uk·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

5 new movies to watch this week on Netflix, Apple TV, and more (November 9-15)5 new movies to watch this week on Netflix, Apple TV, and more (November 9-15)

A country mystery and a moving biopic top the list of movies to watch this week.

howtogeek.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

NVIDIA's $299 Shield TV Pro is aging out, and the new Apple TV 4K is taking its placeNVIDIA's $299 Shield TV Pro is aging out, and the new Apple TV 4K is taking its place

The NVIDIA Shield TV Pro is losing its appeal as the device ages out. Meanwhile, the new Apple TV 4K is taking its place.

howtogeek.com·yesterday

Streaming and FAST

Paramount+'s 2-Part Action Thriller That's Dominating Streaming Is A Great Genre ThrowbackParamount+'s 2-Part Action Thriller That's Dominating Streaming Is A Great Genre Throwback

If you want to relive classic action/thrillers of the '90s, look no further.

screenrant.com·yesterday

Box office

'Scene' box office collection day 4: Suriya and Naslen's cat-and-mouse game races towards Rs 150 cr; Tamil version dominates'Scene' box office collection day 4: Suriya and Naslen's cat-and-mouse game races towards Rs 150 cr; Tamil version dominates

'Scene', starring Suriya and directed by Jithu Madhavan, is closing in on a Rs 150 crore milestone during its theatrical run. The performance is being led by its dominant Tamil release in their first collaboration.

indiatimes.com·yesterday

Box office

Ramayana Box Office: Ranbir Kapoor OVERTAKES Hrithik Roshan, equals Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh; now just ONE film away from matching SRK in the Rs. 200 cr. clubRamayana Box Office: Ranbir Kapoor OVERTAKES Hrithik Roshan, equals Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh; now just ONE film away from matching SRK in the Rs. 200 cr. club

Ranbir Kapoor has achieved another box office milestone as 'Ramayana - Part I' crossed the Rs. 200 crore mark. The performance overtakes Hrithik Roshan and equals Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh, leaving Kapoor one film away from matching Shah Rukh Khan in the club.

bollywoodhungama.com·yesterday

Box office

Helen Lee-Kim and Lionsgate’s $1 Billion ‘Hunger Games’ BetHelen Lee-Kim and Lionsgate’s $1 Billion ‘Hunger Games’ Bet

Lionsgate's Hunger Games franchise has grossed more than $3.3 billion across five films without any single instalment reaching the $1 billion mark. With The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arriving on 20 November, international president Helen Lee-Kim has reunited key overseas distribution partners. The upcoming release represents Lionsgate's attempt to achieve a $1 billion box-office hit directly through its own international sales network.

observer.com·yesterday

Box office

Godzilla Minus Zero tops US box office in win for Japanese filmGodzilla Minus Zero tops US box office in win for Japanese film

GODZILLA MINUS ZERO was the highest-grossing movie in the US this weekend, beating a major Hollywood animated release…

bworldonline.com·2 days ago

Box office

‘Resident Evil’ Officially Removed From 2,500 Theaters After Hitting Final Box Office Milestone‘Resident Evil’ Officially Removed From 2,500 Theaters After Hitting Final Box Office Milestone

The critical and commercial hit Resident Evil has been removed from 2,500 theaters following its successful digital debut this past week.

collider.com·yesterday

Box office

Ramayana – Part I Box Office: Film emerges as Ranbir Kapoor’s all-time highest opening weekend grosser; surpasses Animal by over Rs. 28 croresRamayana – Part I Box Office: Film emerges as Ranbir Kapoor’s all-time highest opening weekend grosser; surpasses Animal by over Rs. 28 crores

Ramayana – Part I has become Ranbir Kapoor's highest opening weekend grosser of all time. The film, which was released on 5 November 2026, surpassed Animal by more than Rs. 28 crores.

bollywoodhungama.com·yesterday

Box office

Ranbir Kapoor–Yash epic Ramayana BEATS Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan; Rs. 151.77 CRORES on Saturday becomes Bollywood's 4th BIGGEST single day globallyRanbir Kapoor–Yash epic Ramayana BEATS Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan; Rs. 151.77 CRORES on Saturday becomes Bollywood's 4th BIGGEST single day globally

Ramayana – Part I, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, has achieved a major milestone at the global box office. The mythological epic grossed Rs. 151.77 crores on Saturday, beating Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan to become Bollywood's fourth-biggest single day worldwide.

bollywoodhungama.com·yesterday

Box office

₹1,113 crore: Ramayana and Godzilla Minus Zero, two Asian films, rule world box office, mint ₹272 crore just from IMAX₹1,113 crore: Ramayana and Godzilla Minus Zero, two Asian films, rule world box office, mint ₹272 crore just from IMAX

Two Asian productions dominated the November 5-8 global box office: Godzilla Minus Zero earned around $63 million, and Ramayana: Part 1 collected $55.7 million. IMAX screenings drove major results for both films, which together earned around $29 million from IMAX.

livemint.com·2 days ago

Distribution and licensing

Maya Jama Signs Netflix Deal for New Projects After Love Island UK ExitMaya Jama Signs Netflix Deal for New Projects After Love Island UK Exit

variety.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

'Love Island' UK Host Maya Jama Strikes Netflix Deal'Love Island' UK Host Maya Jama Strikes Netflix Deal

deadline.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

Ramayana Day 6 Advance Booking: Ranbir Kapoor-Yash starrer clocks Rs. 10.48 cr. for Tuesday; 73% of pre-sales come from 3D formats while Hindi contributes 85%Ramayana Day 6 Advance Booking: Ranbir Kapoor-Yash starrer clocks Rs. 10.48 cr. for Tuesday; 73% of pre-sales come from 3D formats while Hindi contributes 85%

Ramayana – Part I has recorded advance ticket sales of Rs. 10.48 crores nett for its sixth day. Around 73% of the pre-sales came from 3D formats, with the Hindi version contributing 85% of the total.

bollywoodhungama.com·2 days ago

Distribution and licensing

Analyzing Curated Content Distribution for Media InvestorsAnalyzing Curated Content Distribution for Media Investors

Digital publishing portfolios are evolving beyond traditional investigative bureaus and centralized newsrooms. While proprietary reporting retains enduring prestige, operational expenses continue to present challenges for media investors looking at curated content distribution.

streetregister.com·4 days ago

Distribution and licensing

'We Had A Hell Of A Run': Why Roku Is Losing Its Best Screensaver'We Had A Hell Of A Run': Why Roku Is Losing Its Best Screensaver

Roku's Aquatic Life aquarium screensaver will go away on December 1, 2026, after creator Jim Sachs declined to renew its license over Fox's deal.

slashgear.com·yesterday

Distribution and licensing

A24 Is Campaigning Jordan Firstman's 'Club Kid' as a Drama for the Golden GlobesA24 Is Campaigning Jordan Firstman's 'Club Kid' as a Drama for the Golden Globes

A24 has submitted Jordan Firstman's Club Kid as a drama for consideration at the Golden Globes. The submission comes shortly before the picture arrives in cinemas on 6 November.

enstarz.com·7 days ago

Distribution and licensing

Diageo issues Fiscal 27 Q1 Trading StatementDiageo issues Fiscal 27 Q1 Trading Statement

Stay up to date with the latest Diageo news, and access our library of images and video. All you need to keep up to date with what's happening at Diageo.

diageo.com·6 days ago

Streaming and FAST

BBC TV licence fee could extend to streaming services under new changesBBC TV licence fee could extend to streaming services under new changes

More than 19,500 people have backed a petition opposing changes to the TV licence as the UK Government considers the future of BBC funding.

dailyrecord.co.uk·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

AI In Visual Effects Statistics By Market Size And Tools (2026)AI In Visual Effects Statistics By Market Size And Tools (2026)

Generative AI usage in entertainment is increasingly concentrated in post-production. Netflix reported having roughly 300 titles utilising the technology by July 2026.

sci-tech-today.com·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

Disney and Adobe Partner to Explore AI Technology Across Parks, Studios and ESPNDisney and Adobe Partner to Explore AI Technology Across Parks, Studios and ESPN

Disney Adobe AI partnership: Disney gains early access to Adobe Firefly tools and custom models for franchise-accurate creative work.

laughingplace.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

NYT bestseller ‘Robopocalypse’ is getting a TV series with Oscar winners Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman at the helmNYT bestseller ‘Robopocalypse’ is getting a TV series with Oscar winners Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman at the helm

Well, this should be a nice distraction from the real AI apocalypse.

space.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Adobe Launches 10-Part Masterclass for Creators Led by Dhar Mann, Kinigra Deon and MoreAdobe Launches 10-Part Masterclass for Creators Led by Dhar Mann, Kinigra Deon and More

Adobe is releasing a 10-part course for creators led by top industry names. The company also released several stats about creator AI usage.

thewrap.com·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

Apple Starts Selling Extra AI Usage for Creator StudioApple Starts Selling Extra AI Usage for Creator Studio

Apple's new $49.99 AI usage packs let Creator Studio subscribers exceed monthly limits, with unused usage rolling over for up to 12 months after purchase.

iclarified.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Disney Testing AI-Powered 'Cars'-Themed Parking AssistantsDisney Testing AI-Powered 'Cars'-Themed Parking Assistants

Disney announced that it's testing automated robots for parking assistance that look like characters from animated movies such as Cars and Wall-E.

carscoops.com·yesterday

Media tech and AI

Citi Downgraded Adobe Stock to Sell. I'd Buy It Now.Citi Downgraded Adobe Stock to Sell. I'd Buy It Now.

Citi expects problems for the software giant's growth next year. Is this already priced in?

aol.com·2 days ago

Media tech and AI

Former Netflix and Disney Executive and Korean Producer Join GoShort to Make AI Drama Truly Worth WatchingFormer Netflix and Disney Executive and Korean Producer Join GoShort to Make AI Drama Truly Worth Watching

LOS ANGELES CA November 9 2026 GoShort the world s first AI native all in one film and entertainment platform for mainstream audiences announced on November 6 the appointment of former Disney and Netflix executive Dennis Chau as Chief Strategy...

openpr.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

The festival tapestry of Telluride: Is a 50-year legacy unraveling?The festival tapestry of Telluride: Is a 50-year legacy unraveling?

A healthy percentage of people who now know Telluride first came to know it through its festivals. It’s not a stretch to say “Telluride” and “festival” are practically synonymous, and

telluridenews.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

HBCU First Look Film Festival kicks off at Howard UniversityHBCU First Look Film Festival kicks off at Howard University

Howard University has hosted the fourth annual HBCU First Look Film Festival, created to support emerging filmmakers and creatives. Running from 5 to 7 November under the theme How to Be the Next, the event focused on encouraging young talent from historically Black colleges and universities to build professional relationships in film and television. An opening reception presented by STARZ and hosted by OCTFME offered networking opportunities and highlighted pathways for new screenwriters, actors and producers.

washingtoninformer.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Japanese Film Festival to feature Kurosawa’s ‘Throne of Blood,’ 14 other worksJapanese Film Festival to feature Kurosawa’s ‘Throne of Blood,’ 14 other works

The Davao leg of the Japanese Film Festival 2026 is set to take place in Davao City. The festival will screen Akira Kurosawa's Throne of Blood alongside 14 other works.

mindanews.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Indie Memphis Film Festival Announces 2026 Audience AwardsIndie Memphis Film Festival Announces 2026 Audience Awards

The festival returned with sold out screeni

memphisflyer.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Waterford International Film Festival celebrates 20 years with exciting programme of events - WhatsonWaterford International Film Festival celebrates 20 years with exciting programme of events - Whatson

The Waterford International Film Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an exciting programme of events. Its online lineup features more than 100 films, which include selections from the live screening programme alongside additional online finalists.

waterford-news.ie·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and a few surprises: Monte-Carlo Film Festival unveils its line-upOlivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and a few surprises: Monte-Carlo Film Festival unveils its line-up

The Monte-Carlo Film Festival de la Comédie has unveiled its 2026 lineup, which is heading to Monaco at the Grimaldi Forum. The programme features Olivia Wilde, Kristin Scott Thomas and Penélope Cruz, alongside artificial intelligence satires and further surprises.

monacolife.net·yesterday

Festivals and markets

'Extraction' Director Joins the World’s Wildest Short Film Festival'Extraction' Director Joins the World’s Wildest Short Film Festival

Extraction director Sam Hargrave is set to join an international short film contest. The director's involvement in the event was exclusively revealed by Collider.

collider.com·yesterday

Festivals and markets

Basant 2027 sponsorship opens for parks, roads and festival venues in LahoreBasant 2027 sponsorship opens for parks, roads and festival venues in Lahore

The Horticulture Agency Lahore has invited businesses to sponsor Basant 2027, offering brands advertising space at festival venues and across public areas in

pakistantimes.com·3 days ago