Film Studios
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Bob Iger’s Disney Legacy: Less a Creative Visionary, More a Savvy Portfolio Manager
The outgoing CEO cobbled together an impressive collection of powerhouse franchises and empowered them with creative freedom
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Film Studios
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R.J. Cipriani Targets Paramount, David and Larry Ellison’s Trump Relationship in Amended Lawsuit
The media giant says the Las Vegas gambler and whistleblower’s claims of a quid pro quo between the elder Ellison and the president are “entirely without merit”
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Writers Guild Staffers Picket Union’s First Day of Contract Negotiations
WGSU rallied in front of the SAG-AFTRA headquarters as the WGA and AMPTP started their talks
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Disney’s Dana Walden Sets Senior Leadership Team for Entertainment Division
Film chief Alan Bergman will continue in his role, while Joe Earley and Adam Smith oversee Disney+ and Hulu and Debra OConnell leads Disney Entertainment Television
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Jeff Shell Countersues Whistleblower for Defamation and Extortion
R.J. Cipriani is accusing the Paramount Skydance president of failing to pay for crisis communication services and disclosing material, non-public information
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Anti-Warner Bros/Paramount Merger Billboard to Circle Dolby Theater During Oscars: ‘Deal Is Not Done’
The planned action comes days after California Attorney General Rob Bonta accused Donald Trump of having “abdicated the federal government’s responsibilities”
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Max Landis’ ‘G.I. Joe’ Reboot Treatment Is a No-Go at Paramount
The screenwriter says the David Ellison-led studio passed on his early treatment for the military franchise
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Universal’s Sudden Windowing Shift Shows Exhibitors Are Making Their Voices Heard | Analysis
Exhibitors have been demanding Hollywood make 45-day windows a standard. They just got one step closer
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Movies
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Disney Promotes Paul Roeder to Chief Communications Officer for Incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro
The 25-year veteran, who most recently led communications for Disney Entertainment’s studios, direct-to-consumer and international businesses, begins his new role on March 19
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Universal Extends Theatrical Window to 5 Weekends in 2026, Even Longer in 2027
The studio previously had a policy of guaranteeing only three weekends of theatrical exclusivity before a movie hit streaming
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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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Deals & M&A
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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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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
