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AI Still Dominates as Media VC Deals Fell 69% to $165 Million in First 2 Months of 2026
The Funding File: AI-focused super PAC Leading the Future, Justin and Ben Smith’s Semafor and former Paramount co-CEO Brian Robbins’ Big Shot Pictures were among the biggest VC investments in January and February
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Kevin Spacey Testifies in ‘House of Cards’ Trial, Challenges Medical Diagnosis Regarding ‘Sexually Compulsive’ Behavior
“I can’t professionally dispute that, but I can personally dispute it,” the actor says
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Starz Adopts ‘Poison Pill’ Shareholder Rights Plan
The plan, which is commonly used to defend against hostile takeovers, will be triggered if a person or group acquires 17.5% or more of the company’s outstanding shares
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Disney’s Josh D’Amaro Sets Experiences Chairman Replacement With Disneyland President Thomas Mazloum
The incoming CEO says the executive is “an exceptional leader with a genuine appreciation for our cast members and a proven track record of delivering growth”
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David Ellison Holds First Warner Bros. Exec Meeting After ‘Turbulent’ Bidding Process
Pamela Abdy, Mike De Luca, Channing Dungey and Casey Bloys heard from the soon-to-be-owner
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James Wan to Direct Reimagining of South Korean Film ‘The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil’ at Paramount
Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland wrote the original draft and will serve as an executive producer, with Shay Hatten writing the screenplay
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YouTube Expands AI Deepfake Detection Tool to Journalists, Politicians
The latest update comes after the Google-owned video platform rolled out the service to over 5,000 creators in October
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Brand Integration Power Players: 25 Trailblazers Changing the Face of Marketing in Hollywood
TheWrap’s first-ever Brand Integration Power Players List celebrates the marketing gurus, industry veterans and remarkable teams behind some of the most eye-catching and jaw-dropping campaigns in 2025 and early 2026.
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TheWrap Launches Inaugural Brand Integration Power Players List and Event
The event will be hosted in conjunction with the list honoring the creative storytellers leading this next era of entertainment marketing
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Communications Workers of America Plots Shareholder Battle Against Nexstar-Tegna Merger
The union is asking shareholders to back five proposals designed to “improve governance so local TV stations can survive and thrive in the future”
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‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Finds Its Yoshi in Donald Glover
Luis Guzman and Issa Rae also join the cast of the Illumination/Nintendo sequel, which arrives April 1
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Casey Wasserman’s Namesake Agency Rebrands to ‘The Team’ Amid Embattled CEO’s Exit
“While our dedication to the service of our clients remains unchanged, we have a new name,” the agency shares in an Instagram post
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Tencent Considers Investing in Paramount’s $110 Billion Warner Bros. Deal
The Chinese tech giant previously committed $1 billion to fund David Ellison’s bid, but backed out to avoid raising national security concerns with U.S. regulators
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Paramount President Jeff Shell Sued for $150 Million Over Alleged Contract for PR Services
R.J. Cipriani alleges that he’s owed after the executive refused to help produce a TV show in exchange for crisis communications services
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Mike Flanagan Inks Multi-Year Overall TV Deal With Amazon MGM Studios
The “Carrie” showrunner will develop and produce original series exclusively for Amazon
