Film Studios
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Katie Martin Kelley Jumps Ship From Warner Bros. to Netflix as VP Communications
The Warner Bros. veteran will help oversee Dan Lin’s slate of films
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David Ellison Says Paramount Has Offered ‘Concessions and Commitments’ on Warner Bros. Merger, Urges AGs to Reach Settlement
The CEO’s call comes as the $110 billion deal has satisfied all other regulatory conditions across 68 countries
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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Says ABC Is ‘Not Going to Be Told How to Run’ Its Business Amid FCC Fight
“We’re going to stand up to what we believe is journalistic integrity,” the executive tells CNBC
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David Zaslav Sells $21.7 Million in Warner Stock Amid Paramount Merger Legal Limbo
The Warner Bros. Discovery CEO previously sold $59 million worth of the media giant’s stock in July and $114 million in March
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DGA, IATSE Urge Paramount Lawsuit Settlement on Condition of Separate Studios, 45-Day Windows
A joint letter from the unions urge California AG Rob Bonta to settle his lawsuit to preserve a “vibrant, competitive marketplace”
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Can ‘The End of Oak Street’ Break Warner Bros.’ Box Office Slump?
Opening weekend projections aren’t looking good for the J.J. Abrams-produced dinosaur thriller, but strong reviews from critics could help
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Congressman Jamie Raskin Accuses David Ellison of Colluding With Trump to ‘Curtail Media Independence’
He also says Paramount is trying to “spread political censorship and suppress dissent” as it seeks to close a pending $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery
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David Ellison Goes Nuclear With Threat to Move Paramount Out of California — Is It a Stunt?
The Paramount CEO’s ultimatum rattled staffers, but experts are split on the viability of running a major Hollywood studio from Nashville or Atlanta
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What Does ‘Spider-Man’ Success Mean for Superhero Fatigue?
Also in this week’s Reel to Real, “The Odyssey’s” spectacular box office hold, Disney’s streaming bet and a surprising new 4K release
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Cleared by UK Competition and Markets Authority
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy also won’t intervene in the $110 billion deal after the David Ellison-led media giant agreed to conditions
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Warner Bros. Discovery’s Streaming Gains Overshadowed by Linear TV and Studio Struggles, Paramount Merger Limbo
CEO David Zaslav says the media giant has “every expectation” the $110 billion deal will close
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Disney+ Embraces ‘Digital Centerpiece’ Strategy as Josh D’Amaro Goes All-In on Streaming
Disney’s CEO says the service is exploring a free tier and that it is “well-positioned” to be an aggregator of third-party streamers
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Paramount Shows Streaming Progress as it Tiptoes Around Warner Bros. Merger Lawsuit
Paramount+ has reached nearly 82 million subscribers as the media giant’s streaming profits climbed 44% to $366 million
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Antitrust Trial Set for March 2027
David Ellison will be on the hook for $1.06 billion in ticking fees by the time the 12-day trial starts on March 2
