Disney Eyes Thousands of Layoffs, Asks Managers to Target 20% Cost Savings
The cuts would span multiple divisions including TV networks and the film studio, less than a week after the theme parks unit eliminated at least 100 jobs.
Thewrap · +14 outlets
Snap Settles With Two Teens Mid-Trial in Social Media Addiction Bellwether Case
Snap is the fourth company to settle claims in the bellwether litigation alleging social media products caused depression and eating disorders.
Firstpost · +13 outlets
Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Microsoft to Support Common robots.txt Signal for Publishers to Opt Out of AI Scraping
The unified signal would spare publishers from blocking each AI company's crawler individually, amid growing litigation and licensing deals.
Niemanlab · +14 outlets
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration Bid to Block California Voters It Calls Likely Noncitizens
The emergency appeal from the Justice Department was turned down on the eve of the midterm elections.
Mediaite · +14 outlets
Reddit Tells Australia's High Court Social Media Ban Is 'Ill-Thought-Out'
The platform is challenging the under-16 social media ban in Australia's highest court.
The Guardian · +10 outlets
Dazn Secures Exclusive Global Streaming Rights for 2029 Club World Cup
The deal hands the sports streamer worldwide exclusive rights to FIFA's expanded club tournament.
The Guardian · +9 outlets
Johnny Depp Open to Reprising Jack Sparrow to Send 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Off 'On a Better Note'
Depp said he would work with producer Jerry Bruckheimer again if conditions were right.
Deadline · +9 outlets
Publicis Closes $2.2 Billion LiveRamp Deal
CEO Arthur Sadoun said the group will welcome rival bidders 'with open arms' after completing the ad tech acquisition.
Adweek · +14 outlets
dcNN's Haley Stevens Endorsement of Mike Rogers Draws Fire From Stewart, Van Jones and Megyn Kelly
The Michigan congresswoman's late switch to back a Republican in the Senate race dominated political media coverage before Election Day.
Variety · +11 outlets
Murdoch Acknowledges Fox News Ratings Struggles Ahead of Midterms
Political ad spend across Fox Corp hit a record $350 million for a midterm election period.
Adweek · +6 outlets
Perion Exits Nasdaq in $420M Sale to India's Affle
The deal, effectively under $200 million net of cash, marks another cut-price exit in open-web ad tech.
Adweek · +3 outlets
Michael Jackson's Daughter Seeks $600 Million From Estate, Says Family Trust Unfunded
A court filing argues the executors have never presented a plan for funding the Michael Jackson Family Trust.
Thewrap · +6 outlets
Mark Green, Droga5 Global CEO and The Monkeys Co-Founder, Dies at 53
Green was remembered by peers as a visionary of the Australian advertising industry.
Adweek · +14 outlets
Hollywood Braces for Midterm Elections as Democrats Eye Senate
Industry activists are watching key races with anxiety and cautious optimism as polls favor Democrats.
The Hollywood Reporter · +9 outlets
Netflix Names Darshan Kantak VP of Ads Platform
Kantak will oversee advertising product, engineering and data and insights teams as Netflix expands its ad tier.
Adweek · +6 outlets
Suspilne Media Acquires Film and Animation Package From Gaumont
The Ukrainian public broadcaster licenses content from the world's oldest film company.
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Bill Hader to Guest Star on 'Abbott Elementary'
Hader and Quinta Brunson, who both voice roles in the upcoming 'Cat in the Hat,' will reunite in live action.
Variety
Mckenna Grace Says She Declines Nude Scenes: 'It's Terrifying to Me'
The 'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' star said she avoids nudity and hypersexual roles.
Deadline · +1 outlets