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UK Politicians, Former Policymakers Call for Review of Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal
The group warns the $83 billion deal could result in a “substantial lessening” of competition and “damaging consequences” for consumers, creatives and the cinema industry
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Bob Iger Promotes Disneyland Abu Dhabi Theme Park With New Photos: ‘Lots of Work Ahead’
The expansion is not expected to open until 2030
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Paramount Hires Shivani Patel as EVP of Strategy and Operations
The former Universal exec will oversee slate planning for Paramount’s film and TV divisions
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Anonymous Content Taps Darren Walker as President and CEO
Walker, who left the Ford Foundation last year, will oversee all film, television, representation, branded content and global operations at the company
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‘Sinners’ Breaks Oscar Record With 16 Nominations (Complete List)
“One Battle After Another” came in second with 13, followed by “Frankenstein,” “Sentimental Value” and “Marty Supreme” with nine
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What to Expect From Earnings Amid Netflix-Paramount War for Warner Bros.
Wall Street is also keeping a close eye on Comcast’s next steps post-Versant spin and trends out of Disney’s streaming and theme parks businesses
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Who Is Dave Filoni? Lucasfilm’s New President Marks a Shift in the Force
The cowboy-hat-wearing maverick came from a background in animation to rule the galaxy
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Netflix-Owned Warner Bros. Will Stick to 45-Day Theatrical Windows, Ted Sarandos Says
“The general economics of the theatrical business were more positive than we had seen and we had modeled for ourselves,” the co-CEO admits
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Kathleen Kennedy’s Lucasfilm Legacy: A Galaxy in Disarray | Analysis
The executive’s tenure was defined by a swirl of high highs, low lows and a bevy of projects in development hell
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Kathleen Kennedy to Exit Lucasfilm as Dave Filoni, Lynwen Brennan Take Over
The veteran Lucasfilm leaders have worked closely with Kennedy over her 14-year tenure, paving the way for a smooth transition
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Los Angeles Filming Sees Small End-of-Year Rebound Amidst 16% Drop in 2025
FilmLA reports that shoot days in the final quarter of the year increased 5.6% over the prior quarter, suggesting California’s tax credits are having an impact
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Lionsgate’s Ron Schwartz to Step Down as Film President and COO
The veteran executive ends a 27-year tenure at the studio
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Looney Tunes Is Making a Comeback, but It’s Not All at Warner Bros.
A regime change and the COVID pandemic put Bugs Bunny and co. in hot water. Now, they’re on a cross-company rebound
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Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy on Their Excellent Year: ‘Operate Fearlessly and Respect the Audience’ | Exclusive
The Warner Bros. Studios chiefs look back on a $4 billion box office haul and toward awards glory
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2026 in the Frame: 6 Key Media and Entertainment Trends to Watch
This exclusive WrapPRO/NRG research report identifies the critical storylines for the year ahead, from AI to sports streaming to a pushback on franchise films.
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