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'An unexpected story of friendship': Sean Penn to direct police officer drama on January 6 riots

Sean Penn has signed a deal with Warner Bros. to direct a film he's scripted about the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6 in 2021.

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Bradley Cooper tipped to star in Sean Penn’s new January 6 Capitol riot film

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29 Years Later, One Star Wars Voice Will Reboot A Harry Potter Character The Movies Forgot

The new Harry Potter series is bringing a forgotten character — Peeves the Poltergeist — back into the fold.

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Sean Penn Writing and Directing 6 January Capitol Riot Film for Warner Bros. — Bradley Cooper in Talks to Star

Sean Penn will direct a film about a police officer's experience during the 6 January Capitol riot, with Bradley Cooper potentially starring. The film explores themes of heroism and friendship

International Business Times UK

Move over, Hollywood; build a digital community and they will come

Comment from Auckland University: NZ can use scale to its advantage by positioning itself as a community-first digital economy, says Kenny Ching

Newsroom.co.nz

Sean Penn to direct Jan 6 Capitol riot movie with Bradley Cooper in talks to star

The Oscar-winning actor will also write the script for the project

The Independent UK

Plot Twist: How the $110B Paramount-Warner Deal Rewrites Media

The unprecedented federal clearance of the massive media merger transforms the entertainment sector and creates lucrative opportunities for modern investors.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock: Is WBD Outperforming the Communication Services Sector?

Warner Bros. Discovery has significantly outperformed the Communication Services sector over the past year, but analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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10 Years Later, One Underdog Streaming Service Is Poised To Be The Biggest In The World

Remember CBS All Access? Nobody predicted the rise of Paramount+, especially when it was called something else.

Inverse

Fans joke Hollywood casting ‘an actual elf’ after Anya Taylor-Joy joins Lord of the Rings

Studio confirms ‘Furiosa’ star will play a Sindar elf who is ‘a trusted and lethal agent of King Thranduil’

The Independent UK

Fox just bought Roku. Here’s what that means for your shows and your credit card

Streaming service prices typically rise after a consolidation, but is that what’s ahead for Roku customers?

The Independent UK

US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros

The U.S. Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance Corp's massive $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This regulatory green light comes as several states prepare to challenge the deal in court. Paramount argues the merger will boost competition. However, concerns persist within Hollywood regarding job losses and storytelling diversity.

The Economic Times

Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros

AAP

US clears Paramount's $111 bn Warner Bros. takeover

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The US Justice Department on Friday cleared Paramount Skydance's $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, handing a major win to a media empire financed by one of President Donald Trump's closest billionaire allies.

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US justice department approves $111bn merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery

Deal still under UK scrutiny with new investigation, and could face lawsuit from state attorneys general

Total Film

George Miller reportedly wants to make a final Mad Max movie and TV show, but Fury Road distributor Warner Bros has already turned it down

Mad Max may be gearing up to ride eternal once again

Cinemablend

Will All That 60 Minutes Drama Have An Impact On The WB And Paramount Merger?

Will this impact that megadeal?

International Business Times UK

Paramount Accuses Netflix of 'Scorched-Earth Campaign' as California Prepares to Block the $110 Billion Deal

Paramount accuses Netflix of trying to poison regulators against its $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover as California-led states prepare a lawsuit to block the deal.

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Superman Actor Fuels Vicious Online Attack On New ‘Supergirl’ Star With “Vile” Reaction To Cruel Meme

Superman or super troll? Dean Cain's Milly Alcock meme reaction sparks outrage.

The Guardian - UK

UK watchdog to look at Paramount’s $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery

Deal to create a streaming and sports powerhouse will be scrutinised by Competition and Markets Authority

International Business Times

What 30 Years of Crisis Leadership Teaches You About Running Anything

David McKillips has spent three decades walking into organizations at their most difficult moments — and turning them around. His philosophy is not complicated. It is, however, genuinely rare.

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“So Superman Has To Be Uncut?”: Viral Detail In ‘Supergirl’ Poster Sparks Unexpected Logic Debate

One Supergirl poster detail has DC fans poking holes in comic book logic.

The Economic Times

‘Main Street vs The Merger’: Hollywood workers rally against $110 bn Paramount-Warner deal

A major media merger faces opposition from industry professionals and politicians. They fear the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will threaten jobs and cultural output. Regulators are expected to approve the deal, but states are preparing lawsuits. Concerns are high for creative talent and behind-the-scenes workers facing declining…

Player One

'Hogwarts Legacy 2' a No-Show During State of Play, Summer Games Fest—When Will It be Revealed?

Previous rumors said that Hogwarts Legacy 2 is close to being officially revealed, but a new update seems to be saying otherwise.

The Economic Times

Paramount to face legal challenge from states on Warner deal

Top lawyers from approximately 10 states, led by California, are preparing a legal challenge to Paramount Skydance Corp.'s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The antitrust suit aims to block the mega-deal, citing concerns over reduced competition and bargaining power within the entertainment industry.

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