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State AGs, WGA Ask Court to Deny Paramount’s $1.9 Billion Bond Request for Ticking Fees
The group says the David Ellison-led media giant “wishes to offload its responsibility” that it voluntarily imposed on itself
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Luca Guadagnino’s Sam Altman Movie ‘Artificial’ to World Premiere at New York Film Festival
“If ever there was a movie for its moment, this is it,” NYFF Artistic Director Dennis Lim says
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After Years of Streaming Price Hikes, Is ‘Free’ the Next Growth Engine? | Analysis
Some Hollywood streamers are exploring taking select content outside the paywall, but experts warn it won’t work for everyone
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AMC Theatres Launches Movie Distribution Label Leawood Films Led by Ex-WB Chief Toby Emmerich
After releasing Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s concert films, the theater chain will be handling scripted films themselves
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Sony Launches Free Ad-Supported Streaming Offering on PlayStation 5
Live TV on PS5 features more than 100 live channels and on-demand entertainment across news, sports, movies, TV shows, anime and more
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Cord-Cutters Flocked to Paramount+, Netflix and Peacock’s Ad-Free Plans in Q1
Around 31% signed up for a new streaming service within a month of canceling pay TV, per Antenna
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Anonymous Content Adds Steve Shikiya as COO
The former North Road Company CFO will oversee day-to-day business operations, including finance, corporate development, business affairs and HR
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Block the Merger Coalition Urges State AGs to Reject ‘Empty Concessions’ From Paramount
A new petition warns that accepting unenforceable conditions is a “losing proposition” and that they need to “hold strong” with their lawsuit to block the $110 billion deal
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Amazon MGM Studios Names Carina Walker YA Head
The executive rounds out the new creative leadership team under Global Television Head Peter Friedlander
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Iowa, Montana AGs Urge Supreme Court to Block ‘Politicized’ Antitrust Lawsuit Against Paramount-WBD Merger
Brenna Bird and Austin Knudsen argue the litigation is harming both companies’ employees and “hundreds of millions who watch their movies, shows, and news”
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Sports Streamer DAZN to Buy EverPass Media in US Expansion
Under the terms of the deal, RedBird Capital Partners, the NFL’s 32 Equity and TKO Group Holdings will become minority shareholders
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Investment Bankers Eye New Line Cinema, WBD Cable Networks as Paramount Legal Battle Drags On | Report
As his lawsuit looks to settlement talks, AG Rob Bonta says he would be open to a carve out of the combined company’s 50 basic cable channels
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NBA Playoffs, World Cup Stabilize Ad-Supported Broadcast TV Viewership in Q2
The category finished the second quarter with a 26.6% share, down slightly from the first quarter but up 0.6% year over year
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Rob Bonta Says Warner Bros. Merger Settlement Talks Could Happen This Week if Paramount Shuts Down Leaks | Exclusive
The California AG tells TheWrap he’s open to a carve out of a “significant portion” of the combined company’s 50 basic cable channels
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‘Teletubbies,’ ‘Yo Gabba Gabba’ IP Owner WildBrain to Acquire Personality AI for $11 Million in Cash
The deal will see the companies team up on generative AI-powered interactive experiences for kids
