David Ellison names merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery company Skydance, merger set to close
The combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be called Skydance as Ellison consolidates a new Hollywood giant.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Verity leads box office with $33M opening as Tom Cruise's Digger sinks to $8M, his lowest debut in 19 years
Both Warner Bros. releases earned C+ CinemaScores, with Digger marking Cruise's weakest opening since 2007's Lions for Lambs.
Thewrap · +6 outlets
Warner Bros. film chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy to exit as Skydance era begins
Their last day is Tuesday, which marks Day 1 of the merged Skydance company, ending months of speculation about their tenure.
Thewrap · +12 outlets
Justice Department argues Trump can ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House press access
DOJ says outlets can be excluded if the president determines they fail to meet "minimum requirements of professionalism."
Deadline · +13 outlets
Post-merger Skydance will keep HBO Max and Paramount+ as separate bundled streaming brands
The company signaled it will bundle rather than merge the two flagship streamers once the deal closes.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Egypt detains entire newsroom of independent Matsadaash media platform
The mass detention marks a significant crackdown on independent journalism in Egypt.
Committee to Protect Journalists · +6 outlets
Disney president Dana Walden calls recent layoffs \"extremely painful\" but necessary for the company to survive and thrive
The Walt Disney Company president defended the cost-cutting round amid reporting that questioned its voluntary framing.
Disney Food Blog · +9 outlets
Bill Maher tells incoming Skydance bosses not to believe Trump's tweets about him ahead of merger close
The comedian used his Real Time monologue to plead with the Ellisons as the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal goes through.
Thewrap · +3 outlets
George Cheeks poised for expanded TV oversight in Ellison's post-merger Skydance empire
The CBS chief is in line to broaden his remit as Warner Bros. Discovery assets join the combined company.
Variety · +2 outlets
Drishyam: The Conclusion posts Bollywood's third-biggest opening ever at about Rs 65-67 crore
The Ajay Devgn and Tabu thriller opened four times bigger than Drishyam 2, prompting a rival release to be postponed.
hindustantimes.com · +6 outlets
Netflix and Disney strike licensing deal for Ice Age, Percy Jackson and other titles
The agreement adds Disney library content to Netflix's streaming catalog.
Investing.com · +10 outlets
CNN boss Mark Thompson meets new owners about network's future, seeking editorial independence assurances
The talks come as CNN's corporate parent changes hands through the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal.
Adweek · +14 outlets
Disney buys former Yamaha campus near Disneyland in $115 million deal
The Orange County office purchase is Disney's latest real estate move and could signal future expansion near its parks.
wdwnt.com · +4 outlets
Pedro Pascal and Tony Gilroy's Behemoth! premieres at New York Film Festival to strong reviews
The music drama starring Olivia Wilde is Gilroy's first directed feature in 14 years.
Deadline · +13 outlets
Trump posts what he called Sen. Tom Cotton's cell number in daylight savings feud
The president urged followers to call the Republican senator amid a policy dispute.
Mediaite · +13 outlets
Ousted publisher says Hegseth's Pentagon ordered him to fire journalists, asserting no First Amendment rights
The account describes pressure on a military publication to dismiss staff exercising free speech.
Mediaite · +9 outlets
Trump sues over Truth Social selling early access to posts
A federal suit calls the practice "profoundly corrupt" as the president's media company faces new legal scrutiny.
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Trump official reportedly diverted $20M in border security funds to pay for president's TV ads
The report says Trump pressed his budget director to secure government money for promotional ads that aired on major networks.
Mediaite