Film Studios
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Kino Film Collection Boards Los Angeles Festival of Movies as Presenting Sponsor | Exclusive
LAFM 2026, co-presented by Mezzanine, will take place in East L.A. from April 9 to 12
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Paramount-WBD Unveil Plans for Newly Formed Company as Board Approves $110 Billion Merger
30 theatrically released films per year, streaming synergies and more are part of David Ellison’s vision
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Jane Fonda Leads Fiery Comedy Skit of Actors Auditioning After Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal: ‘It’s Only the Rush Hour Movies’ | Video
The Committee for the First Amendment imagines a world “where corporations let the president dictate their content decisions”
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Paramount’s ‘Whiplash-y’ Acquisition of Warner Bros. Will Take At Least 6 Months, David Zaslav Says in Town Hall
The CEO noted the change happened “very quickly” during a companywide meeting on Friday
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Netflix Stock Rises Another 10% After Dropping Out of Warner Bros. Bidding War
Shares of Paramount Skydance also jumped another 14% on Friday
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What Paramount’s Winning Warner Bid Means: More Movies, More Debt and a CNN in Question
For months, Hollywood has been transfixed and horrified by the prospect of either Netflix or Paramount winning the day
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Paramount Snatches Warner Bros. From the Jaws of Netflix | Analysis
Paramount capitalized on rising regulatory pressure on Netflix to slip in with its “superior proposal”
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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Says Paramount Deal Will Create ‘Tremendous Value’ for Shareholders
David Zaslav also thanked Netflix’s Ted Sarandos, Greg Peters and Spencer Neumann for being “extraordinary partners” throughout the sale process
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Paramount’s David Ellison Called to Senate Antitrust Hearing After Netflix Exits WBD Bidding War
The Paramount CEO previously said he’s willing to testify before Congress on the deal
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Netflix Stock Surges Over 9% After Streamer Bows Out of Warner Bros. Race
Shares of Paramount jumped 5.2% in after-hours trading on Thursday, while WBD fell 1.9%
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Netflix Bows Out of Warner Bros. Race, Declines to Match Paramount’s Bid
The streamer says a deal is “no longer financially attractive” after Paramount upped its offer to $31 per share
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Warner Bros. Discovery Board Determines Paramount Skydance’s $31 Per Share Offer Is ‘Superior Proposal’ to Netflix Bid
The streaming giant will have four business days to match David Ellison’s latest offer
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Dave Franco Sundance Comedy ‘The Shitheads’ Acquired by IFC
O’Shea Jackson Jr., Mason Thames and Kiernan Shipka co-star in Macon Blair’s latest directorial effort
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Netflix’s Ted Sarandos to Meet With AG Pam Bondi, White House’s Susie Wiles
The meeting comes as the regulator is reviewing the streamer’s $83 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets
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How Disney’s Villains Land Is Getting Reimagined Under Josh D’Amaro | Exclusive
The Magic Kingdom’s proposed land dedicated to iconic Disney villains is getting a fresh rethink after the success of Universal’s Epic Universe
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