Meta plans $95B AI infrastructure raise; Nvidia to invest $3B
The raise underscores how AI infrastructure spending is reshaping the balance sheets of major platform companies.
Hindustan Times · +8 outlets
Hasan Piker sues CNN's Scott Jennings for $72.5M over 'manipulated' lynching quote
The suit alleges Jennings aired a manipulated clip portraying the Twitch streamer as endorsing lynching, escalating the fight between political streamers and ca
Deadline · +5 outlets
Skydance offers buyouts and orders five-day office return after Warner Bros. merger
The move follows the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger and signals further cost cuts across David Ellison's studio.
New York Post · +13 outlets
Channel 4 and Disney strike deal to bring Channel 4 shows to Disney+
The agreement gives Channel 4 a major U.S. streaming shopfront and marks a rare licensing pact between a UK public broadcaster and Disney.
Irish Examiner · +10 outlets
William Shatner pays tribute to 'Star Trek' co-star Walter Koenig, dead at 90
Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, died at 90, prompting tributes from across the franchise.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Paramount+ orders 'Mushroom Murders' limited series starring Melanie Lynskey
The greenlight extends the true-crime boom, adapting one of Australia's most notorious homicide cases with an Emmy-nominated lead.
The Hollywood Reporter · +10 outlets
Norwegian publishers take Meta to court over AI scraping terms
Publishers want a temporary injunction to block Meta's new commercial terms, which take effect November 20.
Pressgazette · +7 outlets
Oscars will 'always' reward human excellence in AI era, Academy chiefs say
The remarks come as AI tools spread through production, with the Academy signaling it will keep refining international feature rules.
Variety · +2 outlets
Indian media groups challenge Modi privacy law in court, warn of newsroom shutdowns
Media groups argue the privacy rules could force newsroom shutdowns, escalating a fight over press freedom in India.
https://newsalert.com.pk/ · +14 outlets
Netflix hires former Apple exec Steve Wilson to lead podcast acquisitions
The hire signals Netflix's push into podcast acquisitions as it expands beyond film and TV.
The Hollywood Reporter · +9 outlets
WEHCO Media to cut 25-30% of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette staff by end of 2026
The cuts add to a wave of newspaper job losses across U.S. regional publishers in 2026.
KATV · +4 outlets
Apple's Safari tracking crackdown pushes ad tech toward server-side solutions
Apple's tracking restrictions are pushing buyers toward server-side ad infrastructure, though adoption questions persist.
Digiday · +1 outlets
Scripps lays off 431 employees in nationwide cuts, including WCPO-TV
The cuts are part of a company-wide restructuring as Scripps reshapes its local broadcasting business.
WVXU · +5 outlets
Laika's PG-13 'Wildwood' opens to nearly $12M in mature animation test
The PG-13 release tests whether adult-skewing animation can draw theatrical audiences beyond family fare.
Los Angeles Times · +2 outlets
Amazon MGM Studios Japan to double investment in original content
Amazon's Japan chief outlined an expanded slate of live-action films and series at the TIFFCOM market.
Deadline · +5 outlets
Stagwell acquires publisher ad services firm Freestar
The acquisition folds buying and selling under one roof, raising transparency questions about fees and inventory.
Digiday · +8 outlets
Anthropic files IPO paperwork as its advertising bill soars
The filing shows an AI company that markets itself as ad-free while carrying a fast-growing advertising bill.
Digiday · +1 outlets
IDA Documentary Awards unveils 2026 shortlists, with several notable snubs
The shortlists boost Oscar prospects for a select group of documentaries while drawing attention to notable snubs.
Deadline · +1 outlets