Paramount Accuses Netflix of Blocking Warner Bros. Deal in Regulatory Push
Paramount claims Netflix launched a 'panic-level' campaign to poison regulators against Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery; Netflix denies the allegations as absurd.
Variety · +14 outlets
Nick Reiner Petitions to Access $1.5M Trust Fund for Murder Defense
The son of Rob and Michele Reiner seeks to unlock a trust fund set up decades ago to pay for his legal defense in connection with his parents' murders.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Michael Jackson Biopic Crosses $900M at Worldwide Box Office
Lionsgate's Michael Jackson film becomes the studio's highest-grossing movie ever and approaches the all-time record for music biopics.
Deadline · +8 outlets
Art Directors Guild Condemns Scorsese's Promotion of AI Storyboarding Tool
The union representing storyboard artists says the acclaimed director is 'turning his back' on human artists by endorsing an AI tool for creative work.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
'Summer House' Season 10 Reunion Sets Bravo Ratings Record With 3.1M Viewers
The first part of the three-part reunion drew the largest audience in the show's history, driven by love triangle drama and 84M social media views.
Deadline · +3 outlets
Steve Hilton Advances to California Governor Runoff Against Xavier Becerra
Trump-endorsed former Fox News commentator will face off against Democrat and former state attorney general in November election.
Deadline · +14 outlets
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Brings in 'Challengers' Writer for Rewrites
Justin Kuritzkes brought in to revise screenplay originally credited solely to Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.
TheWrap · +6 outlets
Matthew Perry Ketamine Doctor Appeals 30-Month Sentence Over Sentencing Argument
Dr. Salvador Plasencia argues he was treated as merely a drug dealer rather than a physician who abused his role in supplying ketamine to Friends star.
TheWrap · +14 outlets
'Obsession' Horror Film Breaks 22-Year Box Office Record Held by Michael Moore
The indie horror hit, with producer Jason Blum set to make $17 million, surpasses the record for highest-grossing documentary or specialized release.
TheWrap · +2 outlets
Sony Pictures Television Promotes Devon Hammonds to Head of Nonfiction
Hammonds, a former development and strategy executive, will oversee American Idol, Vanderpump Rules and other unscripted projects.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
David Ellison Promises Editorial Independence as He Seeks New Leader for CNN-CBS News
Sources say there is 'no intention' for Bari Weiss to run CNN as Paramount seeks a separate news division chief.
TheWrap · +14 outlets
NBA Finals Game 2 Draws 16.68M Viewers, ABC's Best Since 2018
Knicks-Spurs matchup marks the network's highest-rated Finals game broadcast in eight years.
TheWrap
Cineplex Reports $60.5M Box Office in May; Concession Spending Sets Record
Canadian theater chain sees strong concession revenue per patron as summer moviegoing season heats up.
Toronto Star · +1 outlets
Patrick Renna Reunites 'Sandlot' Cast for New Comedy Series 'Dugout Dads'
Original cast members team up with Renna's production company Hambino Media for sitcom about fathers and baseball.
Deadline · +2 outlets
FX's 'Adults' Sets Season 2 Premiere for August 27 With Guest Star Lineup
Ensemble comedy returns with all eight episodes launching simultaneously on FXX and Hulu, featuring appearances by Gaten Matarazzo and others.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Toy Story 5 Spurs Major Merchandise Blitz From Lego, Funko, Away and Others
Pixar film inspires blockbuster-scale product rollout with luggage, jewelry and collectibles ahead of theatrical release.
Variety · +1 outlets
Reuters and Time Adopt Bot-Blocking Whitelists to Rein in AI Crawlers
Publishers move toward 'block-all' AI strategy as part of broader effort to control access to content for model training.
Digiday
Craig Ferguson Relieved He Left Late-Night Before Trump Era
Former Late Late Show host says he's glad he exited the format before the current political environment.
Variety
'Hacks' Costume Designer Hand-Stitched Playing Card Dress for Jean Smart
Kathleen Felix-Hager created the iconic final-season outfit for the HBO series using real cards painstakingly stitched together.
Variety · +4 outlets
Gracie Abrams Feared Stable Relationship With Paul Mescal Would Threaten Songwriting
Grammy nominee says the secure romance with Oscar nominee 'freaked' her out due to concerns about creative output.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
Paramount Taps Democrat Lobbyist Shuwanza Goff as Merger Gets More Political
Former Biden administration staffer hired to engage state and federal lawmakers as company pushes Warner Bros. Discovery merger through.
The Hollywood Reporter
1440 Newsletter Reaches $101M Valuation Amid Expansion Beyond Inbox
Independent newsletter business valued at over $100 million as it expands into broader content and platform offerings.
Pulse 2.0
Clay Travis Departs from Outkick After 15 Years as Founder
Sports media entrepreneur leaves the sports and culture platform he founded a decade and a half ago.
The Spun · +8 outlets
Nicholas Galitzine to Play Supermodel Hoyt Richards in Gus Van Sant Film
Masters of the Universe actor set to star in biopic with acclaimed director in talks to helm the project.
Deadline · +9 outlets