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Paramount Takes $30 per Share Bid for Warner Bros. to Shareholders After Board Rejects Talks
Paramount appealed directly to shareholders after the Warner Bros. board rebuffed talks, saying that its offer provides more value and certainty than Netflix’s.
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Federal Appeals Court Sides With Paramount in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Copyright Lawsuit
The Pasadena, Calif., Court ruled that Paramount’s 2022 Oscar-winning movie did not infringe on a 1983 magazine article that inspired the initial film.
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New Year, New TV: 8 Binge-Worthy Shows to Kick Off 2026
Whether you’re a fan of comedies, epic fantasies, thrillers, crime dramas, sci-fi, talent competitions or reality programming, January TV delivers.
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Sony Acquires Majority Stake in ‘Peanuts’ Franchise in Multi-Million Dollar Deal
Sony will own 80 percent of the beloved Charles M. Schulz comic featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the ‘Peanuts’ gang.
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Harrison Ford Named Winner of Actors Guild’s Life Achievement Award
Over six decades, the actor who brought Han Solo to life has displayed the ‘finest ideals of the acting profession,’ the organization said.
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The Oscars to Leave ABC, Move Exclusively to YouTube Starting in 2029
Available free worldwide on YouTube, the broadcasts will include closed captioning and audio tracks in multiple languages.
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‘Star Wars’ Memorabilia Sells for Nearly $4 Million at Auction
The original 1977 half-sheet movie poster created for ‘Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope’ sold for $3.87 million to an unidentified buyer.
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Disney Teams Up With OpenAI in Billion-Dollar Deal
Fans will be able to generate short videos with more than 200 Disney characters in early 2026.
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Trump Says He Will Be Involved in Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Review
US lawmakers and industry groups have warned the deal would concentrate too much power in the US entertainment market.
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AMC CEO Remains at the Helm of Theater Giant Despite Suffering Stroke
Adam Aron, head of AMC Entertainment, suffered a minor stroke last month while on business abroad for the movie exhibition company.
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Stoic Cowboy Myles Clohessy Faces Moral Ambiguity in New Western Thriller ‘Frontier Crucible’
Co-starring Armie Hammer, Thomas Jane, and Ryan Masson, the actor brings moral integrity to the big screen through America’s Wild West.
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Academy Awards Adds New Category Recognizing Casting for 2026 Show
Bringing the total prize count to 24, the Oscars will now offer an award for casting in films that were released this year and beyond.
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Chris Hemsworth Joins Father on Road Trip for Alzheimer’s Documentary
The new documentary shines a light on lifestyle choices that support cognitive health.
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2025 CMA Awards in Full Swing: Early Winners and What to Expect
The 59th annual event, hosted by country star Lainey Wilson, airs live from Nashville tonight on ABC.
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Seoul OTT Forum Highlights Streaming’s Shift Toward Ad-Supported Video and AI Advertising
The global streaming industry is undergoing a major shift as digital platforms move from subscriptions to ad-supported video.
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Glen Powell Details Most Dangerous Stunt He Performed for New Film, ‘The Running Man’
The dystopian action thriller hits theaters on Nov. 14.
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Trump Sits Down for First ‘60 Minutes’ Interview Following CBS Settlement
The interview is scheduled to air on Nov. 2, according to CBS.
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Chris Harrison Embraces New Chapter in Texas After ‘The Bachelor’ Controversy
The former host of the hit ABC show referred to his home in Austin, Texas, as ’the new Hollywood.’
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Paramount to Cut 2,000 Jobs Following Merger With Skydance
The reductions represent about 10 percent of the New York-based company’s total workforce.
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CBS Evening News Co-anchor John Dickerson to Exit Network After 16 Years
The award-winning journalist said he will continue to anchor the broadcast until the end of this year.
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Paramount Takes $30 per Share Bid for Warner Bros. to Shareholders After Board Rejects Talks
Paramount appealed directly to shareholders after the Warner Bros. board rebuffed talks, saying that its offer provides more value and certainty than Netflix’s.
|
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Paramount in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Copyright Lawsuit
The Pasadena, Calif., Court ruled that Paramount’s 2022 Oscar-winning movie did not infringe on a 1983 magazine article that inspired the initial film.
|
New Year, New TV: 8 Binge-Worthy Shows to Kick Off 2026
Whether you’re a fan of comedies, epic fantasies, thrillers, crime dramas, sci-fi, talent competitions or reality programming, January TV delivers.
|
Sony Acquires Majority Stake in ‘Peanuts’ Franchise in Multi-Million Dollar Deal
Sony will own 80 percent of the beloved Charles M. Schulz comic featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the ‘Peanuts’ gang.
|
Harrison Ford Named Winner of Actors Guild’s Life Achievement Award
Over six decades, the actor who brought Han Solo to life has displayed the ‘finest ideals of the acting profession,’ the organization said.
|
The Oscars to Leave ABC, Move Exclusively to YouTube Starting in 2029
Available free worldwide on YouTube, the broadcasts will include closed captioning and audio tracks in multiple languages.
|
‘Star Wars’ Memorabilia Sells for Nearly $4 Million at Auction
The original 1977 half-sheet movie poster created for ‘Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope’ sold for $3.87 million to an unidentified buyer.
|
Disney Teams Up With OpenAI in Billion-Dollar Deal
Fans will be able to generate short videos with more than 200 Disney characters in early 2026.
|
Trump Says He Will Be Involved in Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Review
US lawmakers and industry groups have warned the deal would concentrate too much power in the US entertainment market.
|
AMC CEO Remains at the Helm of Theater Giant Despite Suffering Stroke
Adam Aron, head of AMC Entertainment, suffered a minor stroke last month while on business abroad for the movie exhibition company.
|
Stoic Cowboy Myles Clohessy Faces Moral Ambiguity in New Western Thriller ‘Frontier Crucible’
Co-starring Armie Hammer, Thomas Jane, and Ryan Masson, the actor brings moral integrity to the big screen through America’s Wild West.
|
Academy Awards Adds New Category Recognizing Casting for 2026 Show
Bringing the total prize count to 24, the Oscars will now offer an award for casting in films that were released this year and beyond.
|
Chris Hemsworth Joins Father on Road Trip for Alzheimer’s Documentary
The new documentary shines a light on lifestyle choices that support cognitive health.
|
2025 CMA Awards in Full Swing: Early Winners and What to Expect
The 59th annual event, hosted by country star Lainey Wilson, airs live from Nashville tonight on ABC.
|
Seoul OTT Forum Highlights Streaming’s Shift Toward Ad-Supported Video and AI Advertising
The global streaming industry is undergoing a major shift as digital platforms move from subscriptions to ad-supported video.
|
Glen Powell Details Most Dangerous Stunt He Performed for New Film, ‘The Running Man’
The dystopian action thriller hits theaters on Nov. 14.
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Trump Sits Down for First ‘60 Minutes’ Interview Following CBS Settlement
The interview is scheduled to air on Nov. 2, according to CBS.
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Chris Harrison Embraces New Chapter in Texas After ‘The Bachelor’ Controversy
The former host of the hit ABC show referred to his home in Austin, Texas, as ’the new Hollywood.’
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Paramount to Cut 2,000 Jobs Following Merger With Skydance
The reductions represent about 10 percent of the New York-based company’s total workforce.
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CBS Evening News Co-anchor John Dickerson to Exit Network After 16 Years
The award-winning journalist said he will continue to anchor the broadcast until the end of this year.
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