DGA and IATSE urge California AG to settle Paramount-WBD antitrust lawsuit
The Directors Guild and IATSE sent a joint letter arguing that prolonged uncertainty over the merger is hurting industry jobs.
Deadline · +3 outlets
Bob Chapek memoir 'Behind the Castle Walls' gets September release date
The former Disney CEO's 272-page book chronicles his 30 years at the company and questions if he became a scapegoat.
Deadline · +9 outlets
Hogwarts Legacy 2 officially confirmed by Warner Bros.
The smash-hit Harry Potter prequel game is getting a sequel ahead of HBO's Harry Potter reboot.
Collider · +14 outlets
Ewan McGregor pressures Disney to let him play Obi-Wan Kenobi again
McGregor says the ball is in Disney's court regarding his return as Obi-Wan Kenobi for a second season or another production.
Variety · +14 outlets
Michael Jackson child sex trafficking lawsuit tossed out of court
A federal judge ruled that the allegations belong in confidential arbitration.
Billboard · +14 outlets
StubHub spends millions lobbying against California concert ticket cap bill
The company is outspending major corporations to beat legislation that would limit resale markups to 10 percent.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
Melissa Stone named SVP of publicity for Walt Disney Studios
The veteran publicist will lead global PR strategy across Disney's theatrical divisions.
The Hollywood Reporter · +6 outlets
Sean Combs sues Lil Rod for defamation over Netflix docuseries footage
Combs accuses the producer of selling personal documentary footage to Netflix and making defamatory statements.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
Neil Perry says he was 'terminated' from the Band Perry
Neil Perry disputes his sister's narrative and says he was fired from the family band.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
Donald Trump sued by media groups over paid early access to Truth Social posts
Two media groups filed suit over a subscription offering up to $100,000 a month for quicker access to Trump's announcements.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Lilly Wachowski says Hollywood won't make her film with all-trans cast
The Matrix co-director says the industry is reluctant to back 'The Hunted' despite excitement about the project.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Chris Brown contests $13M dog attack verdict over Rihanna assault mention
Brown seeks a new trial arguing jurors should not have heard about his criminal record.
Billboard · +2 outlets
Toy Story 5 gets digital release date after crossing $1 billion globally
The Pixar sequel will be available on digital platforms following its theatrical milestone.
IGN · +14 outlets
Nick Reiner indicted for alleged murder of parents Rob and Michele Reiner
Prosecutors cite 'lying in wait' as the indictment eliminates a public preliminary hearing.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
X-Men '97 season 2 finale confirms long-running fan theory
The Marvel animated series brings back an iconic foe and validates a popular fan theory.
Collider · +11 outlets
Amazon Game Studios divests MMOs Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty
Amazon returns Western publishing responsibilities to the original developers amid a pivot away from MMOs.
Variety · +14 outlets
Hacks and The Comeback characters Deborah Vance and Valerie Cherish become Emmy competitors
With both series ending, the fictional characters played by Jean Smart and Lisa Kudrow face off at the Emmys for the first and last time.
Variety · +6 outlets
Lionsgate stock hits 4-month low after activist investor pushes AI agenda
Shares fell to $11.73 after an activist investor expressed restlessness with the company's stance on AI.
Deadline · +1 outlets