Archive snapshot · Entertainment
Tue, Oct 6, 8:02 PM ET
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery close $111 billion Skydance merger
The deal creates a combined studio under David Ellison that must now integrate WB and Paramount film and TV operations.
Indiewire · +14 outlets
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' arrives on streaming after massive box office run
The 2026 blockbuster is now available on digital platforms following its theatrical run.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning star of 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102
The actress had a stage and screen career spanning eight decades, including 'North by Northwest.'
Deadline · +14 outlets
Skydance shares fall on NYSE debut as debt concerns weigh
The stock closed down 3 percent in its first day of trading under the SKYD symbol.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Emmys leave broadcast for streaming: Amazon Prime Video to air show for next 6 years
It marks the first permanent home for the Emmys after years of rotating networks.
Indiewire · +13 outlets
Skydance unveils board with Laurene Powell Jobs, Bobby Kotick; Tony Blair as advisor
The new board takes effect immediately under chairman and CEO David Ellison.
Deadline · +4 outlets
David Ellison says Skydance will keep taking creative swings despite $80 billion debt
The co-CEO said the merged company will still fund original films rather than only franchise fare.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
First AI music streaming fraud case ends in 18-month prison sentence
Michael Smith admitted using bots to generate billions of fake streams for $8 million in royalties.
Billboard · +8 outlets
Michael Bay in talks to direct eighth 'Transformers' film at Skydance
Steven Spielberg is attached to executive produce; Shia LaBeouf is not returning.
Indiewire · +13 outlets
Skydance names Josh Goldstine to oversee marketing and distribution across WB, Paramount
Goldstine will lead marketing and distribution for all Skydance film labels.
Variety · +3 outlets
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' could lose $150-$200 million after weak $20 million debut
The big-budget film cratered at the worldwide box office in its opening weekend.
The Playlist · +6 outlets
Skydance TV co-chair George Cheeks tells staff CBS remains a cornerstone
Cheeks laid out his vision in his first memo after the Paramount-WBD merger closed.
Variety · +1 outlets
Skydance CEOs pressed on layoffs and Trump interference at town hall
Executives fielded staff questions about job cuts and political pressure after the merger.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Marvel's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' becomes highest-grossing domestic release
The Tom Holland film tops the domestic box office chart.
DNA India · +14 outlets
Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' reboot set to crack top 40 highest-grossing horror films
The adaptation is tracking to pass 'The Blair Witch Project' at the box office with global gross nearing $250 million.
Collider · +14 outlets
'Verity' rules worldwide box office as 'Digger' capsizes
The Colleen Hoover adaptation led global charts while Tom Cruise's 'Digger' underperformed.
Screen Daily
Wilson Pickett: 'Dancing With the Stars' Mariah Carey Night scores and elimination
Season 35's Mariah Carey week delivered scores and a live elimination.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Dennis Haskins' cause of death revealed as Parkinson's disease
The 'Saved by the Bell' actor, known as Mr. Belding, died September 27 at 77.
Deadline

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