12 States Sue, Call Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger an Antitrust Violation If successful, it could do more harm than good to the entertainment industry. Reason · Jul 15
Plot Twist: 12 States Could Stall the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Mega-Merger A 12-state antitrust lawsuit threatens to delay Paramount Skydance's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, exposing both companies' weak balance sheets to costly penalty deadlines. MarketBeat · Jul 15
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… The Economic Times · Jul 15
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 · Jul 14
Could Chani Live? 57 Years Later, 'Dune 3' Might Ditch A Tragic Ending Is the third 'Dune' changing more than we thought? Here's a wild theory that Chani might live in 'Dune 3.' Inverse · Jul 14
Hollywood still has time to avoid the gaming industry's disastrous consolidation endgame It's already bad times in movies & TV, but blocking the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger would stop another disaster in the making. PC Gamer · Jul 14
Andy Serkis responds to Lord of the Rings diversity criticism ahead of new film: ‘We won’t do a politically correct version’ Confirmed ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ cast includes multiple franchise veterans along with Jamie Dornan, Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate Winslet, and Leo Woodall The Independent UK · Jul 14
Paramount could soon ditch Hollywood headquarters and head out of state under Trump-allied new owner: report The merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery would see CBS, CNN, HBO, Nickelodeon and the Warner Bros. and Paramount film studios, among other properties, all under the same roof The Independent UK · Jul 13
Tom Cruise Reveals 'Digger' Pushed Him Like No Film Before, As First Full Trailer Drops Worldwide Tom Cruise undergoes a dramatic transformation in Alejandro González Iñárritu's 'Digger', portraying an oil baron amidst a nuclear crisis. The film promises originality and a departure from Cruise's typical roles. International Business Times UK · Jul 13
California, 11 other states sue to block Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros Twelve states challenged Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros The Independent UK · Jul 13
California, 11 states suing to block Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros deal California and eleven states are suing to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. They allege the deal would lessen competition in film distribution and cable television markets. This lawsuit poses a serious threat to Paramount's bid to compete with Netflix and Disney. Paramount claims the deal will allow more… The Economic Times · Jul 13
Movie fans say Tom Cruise could finally nab Oscar after trailer reveals ‘unrecognizable’ transformation Fans are predicting the role will land Cruise his first Oscar win The Independent UK · Jul 13
Netflix Stock is at New Lows, But Its FCF Is Strong - Is NFLX Too Cheap? Netflix stock keeps dropping. It's now below the low price before dropping its Warner Bros. bid in late February. However, its FCF is strong and expected to remain high. Value investors are circling -it's too cheap. Barchart · Jul 13
I’m not surprised ‘Supergirl’ is a $170 million box office bomb — James Gunn got the DCU all wrong from the start James Gunn's rebooted DC Universe already has its first flop, and I'm increasingly concerned about the future after several early missteps. Tom’s Guide · Jul 12
BANG Premier · Jul 11 Rosie O’Donnell reveals astonishing fortune led to her quitting hit TV talk show The comedian says turning down another huge payday allowed her to prioritise raising her children over extending one of America's biggest daytime television successes.
TechRadar · Jul 11 'One of the best Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 4K Blu-rays I've ever tested': Speed Racer on 4K is so good, it's going to be my new go-to disc for TV and soundbar testing As TechRadar's TV tester, I'm always on the look out for new 4K Blu-rays to use for testing and right now, there's none better than Speed Racer.
The Economic Times · Jul 11 Oregon drops motion to delay Paramount-Warner Bros deal Oregon's attorney general withdrew a motion to delay Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. The state cited Paramount's non-compliance with investigative demands and a refusal to cooperate. Paramount stated the merger is lawful and pro-competitive, pleasing the state's decision. This significant Hollywood deal faces scrutiny from other states over competition concerns.…
Inverse · Jul 10 'Evil Dead Burn' Review: This May Be The First Truly Bad 'Evil Dead' Movie 'Evil Dead Burn' is the latest installment in the 'Evil Dead' franchise, directed by Sébastien Vaniček and starring Souheila Yacoub as a woman whose in-laws are possessed by Deadites.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10 The Batman Part II rumours hint he’s flying into even darker and weirder territory Introducing a new sadistic psychopath and a secret society of Gotham grandees would mean Harvey Dent takes a backseat to Victor Zsasz and the Court of Owls
Total Film · Jul 9 4 years after it was shelved by Warner Bros, Batgirl star J.K. Simmons also wants to know why it was never released DC Studios co-head Peter Safran said the movie was "not releasable"
Inverse · Jul 9 Edric? ‘Dune 3' Trailer Quietly Revealed A Secretly Pivotal Character — And It's Not Who You Think The new trailer for 'Dune 3' finally makes it clear that one big character from the books will appear.
International Business Times · Jul 9 Paramount And Warner Bros. Moved Ahead On A Mega-Deal. Now States Are Planning To Sue Several states plan to challenge Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. by filing an antitrust lawsuit.
Benzinga · Jul 9 Paramount's $110 Billion Warner Bros. Deal Keeps Getting Delayed Despite DOJ Approval— Now Oregon Wants 60 Days to Take a Closer Look The $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ:PSKY) has reportedly been delayed by a week due to an ongoing investigation by the Oregon attorney general’s office.
The Economic Times · Jul 9 US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal Several U.S. states are preparing to sue and block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. California is leading the investigation into potential antitrust violations and harm to competition. Actors, writers, and theater owners also oppose the merger, fearing job losses and reduced consumer choice.
The Economic Times · Jul 9 US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say Several U.S. states are preparing to sue Paramount over its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. California is leading the investigation into potential competition law violations. This merger faces opposition from Hollywood actors and theater owners fearing job losses. Paramount argues the combination will help it compete for audiences and talent. A…