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The Hollywood Reporter 15 hours ago

California Pressured By Two Hollywood Unions to Settle Paramount-Warner Bros. Lawsuit

Crew union IATSE and the Directors Guild wrote a detailed letter to attorney general Rob Bonta to reach an agreement with David Ellison…

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Deadline 19 hours ago

Top House Judiciary Democrat Seeks Transcribed Interview With David Ellison Over Paramount-WBD Merger; Company Discussed Editorial Board For CNN

UPDATED: The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee wants Paramount CEO to sit for a transcribed interview to answer questions on…

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Variety 1 day ago

WGA Slams David Ellison’s Plan to Pull Paramount From California: ‘This Type of Behavior Is Precisely Why the Merger Should Be Blocked’

The Writers Guild of America has fired back at Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison after he threatened to start pulling Paramount out of…

The Hollywood Reporter 1 day ago

Paramount Has Spent 100 Years in Hollywood. David Ellison Loved That. Until He Didn’t

The mogul says he's considering moving his studio out of California. Not long ago, he was talking a big game about how a merger with Warner…

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Variety 1 day ago

Cinema Civil War: Why the Paramount-Warner Bros. Sale Is Dividing Movie Theater Owners

Movie theater owners have become embroiled in the kind of drama they usually sell on the big screen, thanks to the ongoing saga of…

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TheWrap 2 days ago

What Does ‘Spider-Man’ Success Mean for Superhero Fatigue?

Also in this week's Reel to Real, "The Odyssey's" spectacular box office hold, Disney's streaming bet and a surprising new 4K release The…

Deadline 3 days ago

Don’t Believe Paramount’s Hype: California AG Rob Bonta Claims David Ellison Muddying WBD Merger Waters With Misinformation & Side Deals; “We Intend To Win” – G

Editors’ Note: On July 13, California, New York & 10 other states sued to stop Paramount Skydance’s planned $111 billion acquisition of…

TheWrap 18 hours ago

Can ‘The End of Oak Street’ Break Warner Bros.’ Box Office Slump?

Opening weekend projections aren't looking good for the J.J. Abrams-produced dinosaur thriller, but strong reviews from critics could help…

TheWrap 3 days ago

How the Streamers Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue and Profits | Analysis

All five Hollywood studios’ direct-to-consumer businesses reported profits and revenue gains in their latest earnings disclosures The post…

Collider 19 hours ago

‘Harry Potter’ Officially Sets Massive Return 1 Month Before HBO Release

The UK’s biggest official Harry Potter store opens ahead of HBO's reboot, bringing Diagon Alley, Butterbeer, a Knight Bus and more to…

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Variety 20 hours ago

Paramount Has Considered Creating Oversight Body for CNN in Warner Deal

Every day, governments, newsmakers and politicians scrutinize the news reporting of CNN. Paramount Skydance wants to add to the list. The…

Deadline 1 day ago

California Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Xavier Becerra Says He Prefers Settlement Of Paramount-WBD Antitrust Lawsuit: “Conference Room, Not Courtroom”

Xavier Becerra, the Democratic nominee to become the next governor of California, recommended that state attorneys general and Paramount…

Deadline 1 day ago

California AG Rob Bonta Open To Structural Remedies In Paramount-WBD Suit But Calls 30 Movies A Year An “Old, Stale Promise”

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said he’d consider structural remedies to resolve a lawsuit over the Paramount-WBD merger but…

Deadline 6 days ago

Paramount’s Warner Concessions In UK Give “Powerful Credibility” To U.S. Lawsuit, Says Anti-Merger G

Paramount’s antitrust commitments in the UK to secure approval for its $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal strengthens the hand of the…

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Variety 6 days ago

Lionsgate CEO Wants to See Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Close Soon: ‘Uncertainty and Delay’ Are ‘No

Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer voiced support for the stalled Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which is headed to an antitrust trial…

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Deadline 6 days ago

International Insider: WarnerMount UK Thumbs Up; Spidey’s Global Box Office Bonanza; Locarno Film Fe

Hello, Insider gang. We’re deep in the traditionally quiet period for film and TV, but there’s still plenty going on to keep you reading…

Radio Times 6 days ago

Live-action Jetsons movie plans confirmed with Jim Carrey set to lead cast

Warner Brothers has revealed that the space age family will be getting a big-screen adventure.

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Variety 6 days ago

After U.K. Approval of Paramount-WBD Deal, European Media Leaders Rally Behind David Ellison: ‘The I

The U.K.’s decision to clear Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has been broadly welcomed by…

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Deadline 6 days ago

Paramount’s Precipice: How David Ellison Could Salvage $111B WBD Merger (Hint – Call Kamala)

Accustomed to getting what he wants, David Ellison now looks to be running out of moves, time and maybe even money when it comes to his…

The Hollywood Reporter 6 days ago

Does David Ellison Win in the End? Two THR Staffers Debate

From CNN to HBO to the Warner Bros. movie studio, how the merger could shake out.

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