The Odyssey shatters records with $264M global opening, boosting Imax and Nolan to Universal
Christopher Nolan's epic for Universal opened to record-breaking box office numbers, becoming Imax's transformational event with 65% EPS surge and driving a sec
iNews Zoombangla · +14 outlets
Peacock turns first-ever profit in Q2 with 2M new subscribers as NBCUniversal prepares independence
Comcast's Peacock streaming service achieved profitability for the first time in Q2, buoyed by World Cup and Love Island content, ahead of NBCUniversal's planne
The Hollywood Reporter · +11 outlets
EU clears $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. merger with conditions as US legal battle continues
European Commission conditionally approved Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a major regulatory hurdle, but the deal faces ongoing US
The News International · +14 outlets
WBD shareholders approve $110B Paramount merger as JPMorgan increases financing to $10B
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders formally approved the Paramount acquisition, with JPMorgan extending additional financing support for the transformative dea
Stocktwits · +1 outlets
IMAX Q2 earnings record driven by Odyssey, Mario Galaxy, and Michael distribution deals
Imax reported record second-quarter results powered by The Odyssey opening, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and international distribution of Michael, reaching $1
IMAX · +4 outlets
Netflix stock falls 45-48% in 12 months as analysts debate recovery and valuation multiples
Netflix shares plunged nearly half over the past year, triggering analyst debates over whether the streaming giant is broken or trading at attractive 19x earnin
AOL.com · +5 outlets
Warner Bros. Discovery stock stabilizes as streaming losses narrow and cash flow improves
WBD shares held steady as the company demonstrated narrowing streaming losses and improved cash generation, providing some stability amid merger developments an
Ad-hoc-news.de · +6 outlets
WGA files for injunction to block Paramount-Warner Bros. merger before August 3 court date
The Writers Guild of America is seeking court intervention to prevent the Paramount-WBD merger ahead of a scheduled legal hearing later this month.
International Business Times UK · +11 outlets
Universal Q2 revenue and profit surge driven by Mario Galaxy, Obsession, and Michael distribution
Universal reported strong quarterly earnings growth powered by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Obsession, and expanded international distribution of Michael.
Media Play News · +3 outlets
The Mandalorian & Grogu surges to No. 1 on digital charts within 24 hours as streaming hit
Disney Plus' The Mandalorian & Grogu climbed to number one on digital platforms immediately upon release, demonstrating strong demand for the Star Wars property
Collider · +4 outlets
Horror film franchise earns record $387M at box office while emerging as streaming sleeper hit
2026's record-breaking horror sensation generated strong theatrical returns and is now finding additional audience reach on streaming platforms.
zoomtventertainment.com · +1 outlets
Paramount WBD deal faces ticking termination fee as M&A process extends beyond initial timeline
The Paramount-WBD merger involves escalating financial penalties tied to deal completion delays, creating ongoing cost pressures on both parties.
MSN
Box office bomb finds new audience on Prime Video as streaming extends theatrical failures
A 2026 box office disappointment is finding redemption on Amazon Prime Video, illustrating how streaming platforms salvage theatrical misfires.
SlashFilm · +1 outlets
Rogers sports media revenue climbs 53% in Q2 on MLSE transaction completion
Rogers Communications boosted media revenue 53% in the quarter following completion of its MLSE acquisition, with the company fielding minority investor interes
Broadcast Dialogue · +3 outlets
Matt Damon's $775M sci-fi film proves essential as it soars on streaming platforms
A major science fiction film starring Matt Damon with $775M production budget is gaining traction on streaming services after theatrical release.
MovieWeb
Comcast broadband losses eclipse studio and streaming strength in Q2 results
Comcast's broadband segment posted significant losses that offset gains in studio and streaming operations during the second quarter.
Seeking Alpha
AMC theatres CEO Adam Aron sees pay rise to nearly $15M as cinema chain navigates market shifts
AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron's compensation increased to approximately $15M while the company addresses industry debates about theatrical exhibition's future.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
$2B fantasy franchise scores big on streaming as 2026's biggest movie climbs rankings
A major fantasy franchise with billions in historical value is performing strongly on streaming services as this year's top theatrical performers migrate to dig
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