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Trump Expresses Support for David Ellison Paramount Takeover: ‘He’ll Do a Great Job With It’
The president and the media giant are currently locked in a $20 billion legal battle over a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris
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New Regency Partners With Shamrock Capital for Film and TV Library
The production company also entered into a credit facility with JPMorgan Chase for borrowing in connection with new film, TV and media projects
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Alcon Wins Bid to Acquire Village Roadshow’s Film Catalog for $418 Million
“Mad Max: Fury Road” and the “Matrix” films are among the titles acquired by the media group
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CJ ENM America Adds Courteney Tarantin as Scripted TV Vice President
The former Rideback executive will serve as a creative lead for scripted projects and a strategic link between the company’s U.S. studios and international production partners
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Versant Taps NBCUniversal’s Jessica Kurdali as Talent Strategy SVP
The longtime NBC News and MSNBC executive will lead talent management, recruitment and development across news, sports and entertainment
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Netflix, France’s TF1 Strike Landmark Distribution Deal
Starting in 2026, the streamer’s French subscribers will have direct access to the broadcaster’s lineup of channels and on-demand content
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Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Launches Gen Z-Focused Brand Sunnie
“Young women are not defined by doom and gloom as they’re often portrayed in media,” the actress says
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Warner Bros. Discovery Split Unlocks M&A, but Buyers Won’t Emerge Quickly | Analysis
Experts warn the current regulatory climate under the Trump administration has narrowed the pool of potential suitors
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Warner Bros. Discovery Restructures Games Division to Focus on ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ DC and ‘Mortal Kombat’ IP
The move comes as the David Zaslav-led media giant prepares for a split of its linear networks and studios and streaming businesses in mid-2026
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SAG-AFTRA Foundation Promotes Charlotte Wells to CEO
She will succeed executive director Cyd Wilson, who is retiring and stepping into an advisory and special projects role
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Disney, Amazon Expand Advertising Partnership
The pact announced at Cannes Lions will give buyers direct access to data from both companies for more precise targeting
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Vice Media Sets Adam Stotsky as CEO
The former president of E! and Dick Clark Productions joins after Amy Powell was named head of Vice Studios
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Led by YouTube, Streaming Eclipses Cable and Broadcast for First Time With 44.8% of TV Viewing
Nielson’s Gauge report for May finds the category’s share has grown 71% in the past four years
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Warner Bros. Discovery to ‘Significantly Reduce’ David Zaslav’s Annual Pay After Split
The move comes after shareholders rejected the chief executive’s $51.9 million pay package for 2024