Buckinghamshire village in uproar as ‘filming for HBO Harry Potter series’ causes chaos IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 30
Village cut off and plunged into ‘absolute chaos’ by Harry Potter filming Plum Jam Productions, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, is reportedly filming a major HBO series in the village for three days under the project name Apollo The Independent UK · Sep 30
Elon Musk Called This Four-Hour Documentary a 'Hit Piece' - Now It's Heading to HBO Amid $110B Takeover Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, premiered at Venice, faces a possible streaming release influenced by Larry Ellison's backing and a $110B Warner Bros. bid. It explores Musk's impact on democracy. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
Elon Musk Could Invest in Warner Bros Owner as HBO-Backed Documentary About Him Awaits Release Elon Musk may join Paramount Skydance's investor group as it funds its proposed Warner Bros Discovery takeover, weeks before Alex Gibney's 'Musk' reaches US cinemas. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
Paramount seeks another $7.5 billion as Warner Bros mega-deal hits delay David Ellison’s entertainment giant is lining up billions in additional borrowing to fund its Warner Bros Discovery takeover as opponents continue their legal challenge. BANG Premier · Sep 24
'What Could Go Wrong?': Elon Musk's Possible CNN and CBS News Stake Raises 'Alarm Bells' Online Elon Musk is reportedly being considered as an investor in Paramount as it funds its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, potentially giving him indirect stakes in CNN and CBS News. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
NYC Mayor Mamdani Labels Paramount-WBD Deal a 'Shameful Monument to Corruption' Shifting Power to Billionaires New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has criticised Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, as a settlement with 12 states addresses legal concerns but leaves opponents worried about media consolidation. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
Elon Musk suggested as investor for Warner-Paramount merger that would put him in group running CNN and CBS News The $111 billion merger moved closer to completion this week The Independent UK · Sep 23
Elon Musk Could Back Paramount's $110bn Warner Bros Deal After Larry Ellison's $1bn X Investment Paramount is reportedly considering asking Elon Musk to join the investor group funding its proposed £83bn Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, following Larry Ellison's backing of X's acquisition. International Business Times UK · Sep 23
Paramount Bends the Knee to Rob Bonta California and 11 other states weaponized antitrust law until Paramount agreed to film quotas and an oversight board for CNN and CBS. Reason · Sep 22
Paramount Skydance Clears a Major Warner Bros. Discovery Hurdle—Here's What Comes Next A multi-state settlement cleared the main legal hurdle to Paramount Skydance's $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal, requiring production and labor concessions as WBD and PSKY shares reacted sharply. MarketBeat · Sep 22
Global Market: Warner Bros, Paramount shares jump on merger settlement talks Shares of Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Skydance jumped after reports that Paramount and California’s attorney general were in advanced settlement talks that could clear a key hurdle to their proposed merger. If sustained, the gains would add a combined $5.59 billion to the companies’ market valuations. The Economic Times · Sep 22
Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. merger Paramount has reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that clears a major legal hurdle to its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal imposing commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN and CBS News. France 24 · Sep 21
Paramount settles antitrust lawsuit, which was the last thing stopping the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition Ruffalo's effort went in vain, it seems. We Got This Covered · Sep 21
Barchart · Sep 21 Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as Crude Prices Plunge and Chipmakers Soar The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +1.49% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.71%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.83%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) rose +1.50%, and December E-mini...
The Guardian - US · Sep 21 Plan for editorial oversight board at CNN and CBS News draws skepticism: ‘Utter garbage’ Some network employees and media-watchers have questions and concerns about how arrangement will work
International Business Times · Sep 21 Paramount Settles Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition In Key Step For The Deal The company made a commitment to release 30 films per year for the first two years of the deal, and 32 over each of the following three years. Otherwise it will have to pay a fine.
The Guardian - US · Sep 21 Paramount settles lawsuits with 12 US states, clearing way for Warner merger States including California and New York sued over concerns of ‘extinguishing competition’ with $81bn merger
The Independent UK · Sep 21 John Oliver jabs at Paramount CEO David Ellison and his ‘business daddy’ Larry Oliver’s HBO show has been renewed through 2027
The Economic Times · Sep 21 Paramount Skydance settles with 12 states, clearing hurdle to $110 billion Warner Bros deal Paramount Skydance has settled with California and 11 other states that sued to block its proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, removing a major US antitrust hurdle to the deal. Under the settlement, CNN and CBS would get independent editorial boards, while Paramount would face a $30 million…
International Business Times · Sep 21 Paramount Is Reportedly Making Progress Toward Acquiring Warner Bros. Both Of Their Shares Are Soaring. The company is in advanced settlement talks with California officials to solve the antitrust lawsuit preventing the deal from taking place.
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 15 The 2026 Emmys Got Whiter, Quieter And Way Too Comfortable At the 2026 Emmys, a few speeches cut through and for the first time in five years, no actor of colour won a major acting Emmy.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Realme brings Harry Potter edition to its smartphone play as it courts younger buyers Realme revealed a Harry Potter edition of its upcoming Realme 16 Pro 5G. This collaboration brings wizarding world elements into the smartphone's design. The company previously partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery for a Game of Thrones edition. These limited editions aim to connect with younger consumers and create distinct identities.…
The Guardian - US · Sep 1 Todd Haynes and Wallace Shawn among signatories of letter backing Mark Ruffalo amid antisemitism charge More than 170 Jewish artists, also including Joel Coen, Hannah Einbinder and Miranda July, have supported the actor after he criticized Paramount
The Economic Times · Aug 25 California cancels talks over $110 billion Paramount-Warner deal, citing ‘bad faith’ California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled settlement talks with Paramount Skydance over its proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, accusing the company of leaking and misrepresenting confidential discussions. Paramount denied the allegation and said it remains ready to negotiate. The lawsuit remains a key obstacle to completing the…