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David Zaslav cashes out another $59m as Warner Bros. Discovery boss nears $1bn fortune
David Zaslav nears the $1B mark after a fresh stock sale, even as states take the Warner Bros. Discovery merger to court.
July 15, 2026 11:48 am
Netflix, Paramount and Sony circle Letterboxd in play for film fans’ go-to app
Forget five-star reviews—Letterboxd’s next blockbuster may star Netflix, Paramount, Sony and Versant.
July 9, 2026 10:48 am
Reddit gets nothing: Hollywood mines Reddit stories for studio films without paying, says Scott Glassgold
Hollywood is strip-mining your feed for viral fiction—turning posts into projects without cutting a check.
July 9, 2026 9:14 am
Paramount’s $111bn deal hits turbulence as Anderson Cooper pushes back on CBS shake-up
Paramount’s $111 billion megamerger lights a fuse across TV news, with Anderson Cooper pushing back on a CBS shakeup as CNN doubles down on star power to ride out the turmoil.
June 28, 2026 1:17 pm
$6bn saved, 7,000 jobs cut: was ex-Disney boss Bob Iger’s most divisive call worth it?
Bob Iger slashed $6 billion and 7,000 jobs to remake Disney; the deals that got away—Bond, Twitter, Apple—now shadow a legacy defined by hard cuts and near-misses.
June 24, 2026 11:02 am
Florence Pugh's The Midnight Library Lands $36 Million Paramount Megadeal
Paramount bags Florence Pugh's The Midnight Library for a whopping $36 million — one of Cannes' biggest deals of the year.
May 30, 2026 7:44 pm
How Horror Obsession Turned a $750K Budget Into a $50M Box Office Juggernaut
Indie horror juggernaut Obsession obliterates projections, storming the global box office in a shock hit no one saw coming.
May 25, 2026 2:28 pm
Star Wars Fans Owe This Live-Action Series an Apology
The fiercest Star Wars battles have always been off-screen — a decades-old cycle of hype, backlash, and vitriol that long predates Disney’s 2012 acquisition.
May 24, 2026 3:19 pm
7 Cannes 2026 Breakouts That Could Rewrite the Oscar Race
The Croisette has spoken: seven Cannes 2026 stunners have seized pole position in the Oscar race, riding thunderclap premieres, breakout performances, and wall‑to‑wall buzz.
May 24, 2026 2:11 pm
Jeff Bezos Stands Firm: Amazon Will Stream Melania Trump Documentary
Jeff Bezos is swatting down the persistent myth that he engineered Amazon’s deal for Melania Trump’s eponymous documentary, saying he had no role in the acquisition — though he supports it — during a May 20 appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Pod.
May 22, 2026 9:55 am
Netflix Secretly Weighed Theater Expansion Before Warner Bros. Deal
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has admitted the company considered launching a theatrical distribution division long before its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, signaling a major shift from its previous anti-theater stance.
January 21, 2026 12:27 pm
Dave Filoni’s Star Wars Film Delayed, Skeleton Crew Heroes Would Return
Dave Filoni’s highly anticipated Star Wars movie is on pause, but it was set to unite characters from Skeleton Crew, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka in a battle against Grand Admiral Thrawn.
January 20, 2026 7:30 pm
Paramount Takes Warner Bros. to Court Over Netflix Mega-Deal
Paramount Skydance has launched a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, demanding transparency on the $83 billion Netflix agreement after repeated acquisition bids were turned down.
January 13, 2026 2:05 pm
Zack Snyder Eyes Bold Batman Adaptation in Watchmen Style for Netflix
Zack Snyder, acclaimed for his work on Watchmen, has voiced his ambition to bring Batman: The Dark Knight Returns to life with a gritty, Watchmen-inspired approach. With Netflix now holding the reins to Warner Bros., could this dream project finally become a reality?
January 8, 2026 3:18 pm
All 26 James Bond Films Set to Hit Netflix This January
Starting January 15, Netflix will stream all 26 James Bond movies, as Amazon MGM Studios continues to license MGM classics to other platforms.
January 7, 2026 2:15 pm
Why Netflix Should Make The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Its Next Big Franchise
Netflix’s potential acquisition of Warner Bros. could open the door for a major franchise revival. Discover why Henry Cavill’s The Man From U.N.C.L.E. is the perfect candidate to fill the spy thriller gap and what makes it a top contender for a comeback.
December 25, 2025 7:24 pm
Warner Bros. Reaffirms Commitment to DCU Amidst Industry Shakeups
As Warner Bros. faces major changes and a potential Netflix takeover, the studio confirms its ongoing support for James Gunn's vision of the DCU, ensuring the franchise's future remains secure.
December 24, 2025 9:01 pm
Will Henry Cavill Suit Up as Superman Again After Netflix-WB Deal?
Rumors are swirling about Henry Cavill’s possible Superman comeback after Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Could the streaming giant revive the Snyderverse and shake up DC Studios? Dive into the fan theories, box office numbers, and behind-the-scenes drama fueling the speculation.
December 20, 2025 4:51 pm
Unforgettable Movie Moments: The Top 5 Theater Events of 2025
Step into the magic of the big screen with our roundup of 2025’s most electrifying moviegoing experiences. From legendary re-releases to groundbreaking new films, discover which cinematic events truly brought audiences together this year.
December 20, 2025 4:33 pm
James Cameron Slams Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal, Sparks Industry Debate
James Cameron, the visionary behind 'Avatar,' has voiced his concerns about the Netflix and Warner Bros. merger. His reaction adds fuel to the ongoing debate over the future of Hollywood and the fate of movie theaters.
December 15, 2025 2:57 pm