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Paramount Demands Up to $1.9 Billion Bond From 12 States, WGA as Warner Bros. Deal Faces Costly Delays

Paramount Skydance Corp. (NASDAQ:PSKY) has asked a federal judge to require California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general challenging its Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) deal to post a $1.88 billion bond.

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WGA Files for Injunction to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Ahead of 3 Aug Court Date

The Writers Guild of America is legally challenging the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing concerns over reduced competition and writer compensation. A court hearing is set for 3 August.

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Writers Guild sues to block Paramount deal, saying it would hurt writers

The Writers Guild has sued to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. This legal action follows a similar lawsuit filed by California and eleven other states. The guild argues the merger will reduce competition and suppress writer wages. Paramount contends the deal will expand opportunities and increase production for…

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Writers Guild of America seeks to block Paramount's buyout of Warner in latest merger challenge

The Writers Guild of America has become the latest group to challenge Paramount’s $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros

The Independent UK

‘Being offended isn’t the worst thing. Being poor is’: how Robby Hoffman became a controversial comedy sensation

She has suddenly become one of the world’s most successful comedians, with a hit Netflix special, an Emmy-nominated role in Hacks and another opposite Steve Carell. But many of her jokes raise hackles. Is she a genius – or an edgelord?

The Guardian - UK

The Real Crisis in Modern Marketing Isn't Talent Shortage, It's the Industry's Failure to Be Transparent With Clients

Marketing budgets continue to grow, with the global advertising services market expected to reach over $1.25 trillion in 2026. Yet despite all this growth, something essential is missing: true transparency about what we do and what we can actually deliver.

International Business Times

Disney Just Signed Over Its Characters To OpenAI, What Does This Mean For Creatives?

Disney’s $1.5B deal with OpenAI will let fans make AI videos with more than 200 characters, but what happens to human creativity?

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I pitted Wikipedia against Elon Musk’s new Grokipedia — here’s which one gave the better answers

After a delayed debut, Elon Musk’s Grokipedia is finally live — but can it beat Wikipedia? I tested both across seven categories, from history to AI, to find out which is more accurate, balanced and trustworthy.

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Tatiana Maslany calls fans to boycott Disney+

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law actress Tatiana Maslany has urged her fans to boycott Disney+ in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel Live! being pulled off air.

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Park Chan-wook expelled from The Writers Guild of America

Due to a writers’ strike breach, famed Old Boy director Park Chan-wook has been expelled from The Writers Guild of America.

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I’m still mad Prime Video canceled this show — it’s the perfect summer binge watch

The Prime Video sports comedy 'A League of Their Own' centers on the formation of a World War II-era women's professional baseball team

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MPs warn public sector accounts were undermined by local audit backlog

The Public Accounts Committee called for swift action to address delays in independent assessments of council finances.

The Independent UK

Oscars 2025 winners list — the night's biggest upsets and surprises

Follow along live as the 2025 edition of the Oscars produces new winners and more in Hollywood's biggest show case

Tom’s Guide

Robert Downey Jr. gave this 'Stark' warning to Hollywood execs over AI in 2024

This year, a different kind of Hollywood blockbuster saw writers face off against AI.

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Spending watchdog refuses to sign off ‘inadequate’ public sector accounts

A lack of clarity on local government spending due to a backlog in audits led to an unprecedented decision by the National Audit Office.

The National (Scotland)

Spending watchdog disclaims UK government accounts for first time ever

THE UK’s spending watchdog has disclaimed the UK Government accounts for the first time ever ...

Fortune

California legislation could protect Hollywood actors from having their work fed to AI

Performers could have more control over deepfaked replicas thanks to California legislation pushed by SAG-AFTRA.

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The story of George and Duffy Solich, the two newest members of the Caddie Hall of Fame

George and Duffy Solich are both graduates of the Evans Scholars program at the University of Colorado.

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‘It felt like a historic moment’: the Hollywood strikes one year on

Last summer’s strikes, as writers and actors took on the studios, led to historic change – but how is the industry faring now?

Tom’s Guide

'Andor' season 2: Everything we know so far

The second and final season of Star Wars series "Andor" is on the way. Here's everything you need to know.

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'Superman': Release date, how to watch, plot, cast, & everything we know about James Gunn's DC reboot

James Gunn's Superman reboot kicks off the DC Extended Universe's refresh in 2025.

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'Sesame Street' writers authorize a strike if they don't reach a contract by Friday

Writers for the children's program want better residuals and annual raises, and for auxiliary works, such as social media segments, to be covered by union benefits. Their contract expires Friday.

The Times of India

World Glaucoma Day: This common lifestyle disease increases the risk of glaucoma

World Glaucoma Day is observed on March 12 to create awareness of glaucoma. The theme for World Glaucoma Day 2024 is “Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World”. World Glaucoma Week is observed on March 10-16, 2024. It is a global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) to raise awareness of…

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Controversy Surrounds The Holdovers Script Similarity Allegations Before Oscars

Controversy surrounds The Holdovers film for alleged similarities to Frisco screenplay, impacting its Oscar nomination and raising questions about original...

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How to watch Fire Country season 2 online from anywhere

Will incarcerated firefighter Bode get another chance at redemption? Find out with our guide here explaining how to watch Fire Country season 2 online from anywhere now.

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