Disney eyes thousands of layoffs, tells managers to cut divisional costs by up to 20%
The reported cost drive comes as Disney seeks to protect margins across its entertainment, streaming, and parks divisions.
Comic Basics · +15 outlets
Virgin Media O2 to cut thousands of jobs and halt fibre rollout in £800M savings plan
The UK telecom and broadband operator is restructuring as it pivots toward a simplified strategic plan under new cost targets.
The Guardian · +14 outlets
Sony and Lionsgate team on Destin Daniel Cretton's live-action Naruto, production set for spring 2027
Sony takes international distribution and co-financing rights after a multi-studio bidding war for the manga adaptation.
Thewrap · +10 outlets
Cinemark posts record Q3 revenue of $1.1B as box office rebounds
Strong turnout for Spider-Man and Odyssey titles drove a 24% year-over-year revenue jump for the theater chain.
Thewrap · +2 outlets
Cinemark declines to screen Netflix's Cliff Booth film over two-week theatrical window
Regal also passed on Netflix's first Imax release, leaving AMC as the sole exhibitor for the short engagement.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit during bellwether trial
Snap becomes the fourth company to settle claims in the consolidated case alleging platforms were designed to be addictive to teens.
The Hill · +14 outlets
WWE and Disney expand partnership with two-day ESPN Wide World of Sports takeover
The deal features the John Cena Classic and an Avengers: Doomsday-themed Worlds Collide event, building on WWE's existing ESPN relationship.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
BBC weighs next phase of £300M ($400M) savings, deputy director general says
Rhodri Talfan Davies said a further large savings round is unlikely as the broadcaster plans its next financial phase.
Deadline
Fox quarterly profits surge on World Cup and midterm election ad spending
Political and sports advertising delivered a windfall for Fox in its most recent quarter.
New York Post · +13 outlets
Versant says MS NOW is not seeing the viewer fatigue affecting Fox News
Versant CEO Mark Lazarus pointed to audience gains a day after Fox's Lachlan Murdoch blamed declining viewership on fatigue.
Thewrap · +10 outlets
Russell Brand rape trial: jury begins verdict deliberations
After more than three weeks of evidence, the jury will decide on seven charges including three counts of rape.
Deadline · +7 outlets
UK celebrity loses injunction bid to block publication of sexual misconduct allegations, stays anonymous pending appeal
The High Court denied the unnamed man's bid to stop ITN and The Guardian from publishing the allegations.
Variety · +14 outlets
Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft to support common robots.txt opt-out signal for publishers
The shared signal would let publishers block AI scraping with one file instead of blocking each company's crawlers individually.
Niemanlab · +14 outlets
Blue Eye Samurai sets Season 2 premiere at Netflix for January 19, 2027
The adult animated series returns more than three years after its first season debuted in 2023.
Deadline · +13 outlets
Publishers furious over Meta terms change but say they still cannot quit Facebook
Publishers are pushing back on Meta's AI scraping terms while testing their leverage over a platform they still depend on.
Digiday · +5 outlets
Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie reunite for Netflix feature Dogfight
Ritchie will write, direct, and produce the film, with production slated to begin in early 2027 in the UK.
Deadline · +5 outlets
Josh O'Connor calls James Bond casting speculation an 'incredibly bizarre pinch me moment'
The actor is among those reported to be in contention to succeed Daniel Craig, with Pierce Brosnan backing Callum Turner.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
Michael Jackson's daughter seeks $600M from estate, says family trust remains unfunded
A court filing claims executors have never presented a plan to fund the Michael Jackson Family Trust.
Thewrap · +1 outlets