Paramount Wants Twelve States to Post a Bond for a Penalty Paramount Invented
Paramount Wants Twelve States to Post a Bond for a Penalty Paramount Invented
Paramount's $31-a-share takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery is cleared in 68 countries and frozen by a courthouse in Oakland. It is now asking a judge to make twelve state attorneys general post a bond of around $1.9 billion — largely to cover a penalty Paramount invented itself, to outbid Netflix.
Coyote vs. Acme Passed the Tax Write-Off It Was Killed For in Nine Days
Coyote vs. Acme Passed the Tax Write-Off It Was Killed For in Nine Days
Warner Bros. decided a finished Looney Tunes film was worth more as a tax deduction than as a movie. Ketchup Entertainment bought it, released it on 28 August, and in nine days it earned more than the write-off was reportedly worth.
Netflix Just Announced Its Third Dungeons & Dragons Series. It Killed the Second One First.
Netflix Just Announced Its Third Dungeons & Dragons Series. It Killed the Second One First.
Netflix has a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series in development called Ravenloft, with Alfonso Cuarón executive producing and John August writing. It also, quietly, has a dead one. That makes three D&D live-action series announced in three and a half years, and not one frame has ever been shot.
Godzilla Is Back on a Streaming Chart, Two Places Below Dodgeball
Godzilla Is Back on a Streaming Chart, Two Places Below Dodgeball
Gareth Edwards' 2014 Godzilla — the film that started a $2.5 billion franchise — spent this week at No. 10 on the Paramount+ chart in the United States, two places below Dodgeball. It is on a service with no stake in the character's future, and the cross-platform data says the resurgence is a great deal smaller than the headlines.
Disney Is Re-Releasing Endgame to Chase a Record. It Tried That in 2019 and Missed.
Disney Is Re-Releasing Endgame to Chase a Record. It Tried That in 2019 and Missed.
Avengers: Endgame returns to cinemas on 25 September as Endgame: Encore, with roughly four minutes of new footage and a look at Doomsday. Disney has run this play before, with this exact film, and it did not work then either.
Summer 2026 Is $158M From a Record. In Real Money It Is $2 Billion Short.
Summer 2026 Is $158M From a Record. In Real Money It Is $2 Billion Short.
The US summer box office sits at $4.598 billion, $158M short of summer 2013's all-time record with eight days left to run. Rentrak thinks it may fall $18M–$22M short. Either way, the record it is chasing is a nominal-dollar record — and the shape of the two seasons could not be more different.
The Writers Guild Has Words for the Mayor of Los Angeles
The Writers Guild Has Words for the Mayor of Los Angeles
The WGA hit back at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday after she expressed support for a settlement in the litigation surrounding the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
114 episodes: Netflix's action thriller is owning streaming
114 episodes: Netflix's action thriller is owning streaming
Netflix has just dropped a pitch‑perfect ‘Lioness’ replacement — and it’s already causing a stir on its first‑ever streaming run.
We Live in Time isn’t on Netflix — where to watch Pugh and Garfield’s romance
We Live in Time isn’t on Netflix — where to watch Pugh and Garfield’s romance
The first official trailer for We Live in Time, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, has debuted online.
Sebastian Stan's Career-Changing Audition Disasters Revealed
Sebastian Stan's Career-Changing Audition Disasters Revealed
The Marvel star opens up about missing out on two massive Hollywood roles that could have changed everything. His candid confession about feeling completely outmatched reveals the brutal reality of A-list competition.
Burton's Gothic Masterpiece Gets Dark Comic Book Origin Story
Burton's Gothic Masterpiece Gets Dark Comic Book Origin Story
A haunting new comic series explores the twisted backstory of Lady Mary Van Tassel and her deadly pact with the Headless Horseman, diving deeper into the supernatural world that captivated audiences decades ago.
Real NYC Soup Chef Behind Seinfeld's Infamous Character Revealed
Real NYC Soup Chef Behind Seinfeld's Infamous Character Revealed
The notorious soup vendor from the hit sitcom was inspired by an actual Manhattan restaurant owner whose reaction to fame was anything but grateful. Discover the explosive real-life confrontation that followed.
Michael B. Jordan's Action Flick Surges on Streaming After Rocky Start
Michael B. Jordan's Action Flick Surges on Streaming After Rocky Start
A Tom Clancy adaptation that flopped with critics is now climbing streaming charts, proving audiences have different tastes than reviewers when it comes to action entertainment.
New Star Trek Academy Series Transforms Franchise Into Teen Drama
New Star Trek Academy Series Transforms Franchise Into Teen Drama
The latest Star Trek spinoff reimagines the beloved sci-fi universe as a youth-focused academy show set in the 32nd century. While early episodes struggle to find their footing, the series eventually delivers compelling storylines and stunning production values that honor the franchise's legacy.
Anthony Ramos Reveals Truth About Stalled Transformers-G.I. Joe Movie
Anthony Ramos Reveals Truth About Stalled Transformers-G.I. Joe Movie
The actor behind Rise of the Beasts admits he's completely in the dark about the promised crossover film, urging fans to pressure studios as corporate mergers complicate franchise futures.
Ryan Reynolds Family Film Finds Second Life on Streaming
Ryan Reynolds Family Film Finds Second Life on Streaming
A star-studded family adventure that disappointed at theaters is now climbing streaming charts, proving sometimes audiences need time to rediscover their inner child.
Glen Powell's King Thriller Dominates Streaming After Theater Flop
Glen Powell's King Thriller Dominates Streaming After Theater Flop
Edgar Wright's dystopian adaptation starring Glen Powell finds new life on Paramount+ following lukewarm critical reception and disappointing theatrical earnings.
Zimmer Slams Golden Globes for Cutting Music Award
Zimmer Slams Golden Globes for Cutting Music Award
The legendary composer didn't hold back his criticism after the ceremony relegated the Best Original Score category to a commercial break, calling the decision deeply disrespectful to filmmakers.
Streaming Platforms Drop Major Shows and Movies This Week
Streaming Platforms Drop Major Shows and Movies This Week
After a quiet beginning to 2026, streaming services are finally releasing must-watch content. From Ben Affleck's new thriller to Star Trek's academy series, here's what's worth your time.
Paramount Sues Warner Bros Over Secret Netflix Deal Details
Paramount Sues Warner Bros Over Secret Netflix Deal Details
David Ellison's company demands financial disclosure of the $83bn Netflix-Warner Bros transaction after failed acquisition attempts, claiming shareholders lack crucial information to make informed decisions.