Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: California AG Cancels Meeting, Accuses Company of 'Playing Games'
California AG Rob Bonta called off a meeting with Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, accusing Paramount of leaking and misrepresenting settlement discussions
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'The Gentlemen' Renewed for Season 3 as Season 2 Trailer Debuts
Netflix has officially greenlit Guy Ritchie's series 'The Gentlemen' for a third season, with the first trailer for Season 2 also released.
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'Black Mirror' Season 8 Starts Production; Netflix Renews 'Being Gordon Ramsay' and 'Legends'
Netflix confirmed that a new season of 'Black Mirror' is in production, alongside renewals for 'Being Gordon Ramsay' and 'Legends'.
Variety · +1 outlets
Arbitrator Orders Washington Post to Reinstate Columnist Karen Attiah
An independent arbitrator ruled that The Washington Post must reinstate columnist Karen Attiah with backpay, finding her firing violated the collective bargaini
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Rodrigo Sorogoyen's 'The Beloved' Gets North American Deal With Kino Lorber; Javier Bardem Awards Campaign Planned
Kino Lorber has acquired North American rights to the Cannes Competition drama 'The Beloved,' with plans to campaign Javier Bardem for Best Actor.
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Orlando Bloom to Receive Filming Italy Award at Venice Film Festival
Orlando Bloom will be honored with the Filming Italy International Award during the Venice Film Festival, where he attends as part of Werner Herzog's competitio
Variety
Ricky Martin Revealed as Cast Member of Gael Garcia Bernal's 'Hombre Al Agua' Ahead of Venice/TIFF Premieres
Ricky Martin has been disclosed as both a cast member and executive producer on Gael Garcia Bernal's new film 'Hombre al Agua', premiering at Venice and TIFF.
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Brad Pitt to Return to San Sebastian Film Festival With David Ayer's 'Heart of the Beast'
Brad Pitt will attend the San Sebastian Film Festival for the first time since 2009 to present David Ayer's 'Heart of the Beast'.
The Hollywood Reporter
Reggie Watts' 'Comedy Bang Bang' Theme Song Axed After Report Alleging Reckless Drug Use
The popular podcast removed Reggie Watts' theme song after a Rolling Stone report alleged reckless and selfish behavior regarding drugs in his past relationship
Variety
Catriona Chandler Lands Title Role in HBO's 'The Trial of Louise Woodward'; Joanne Froggatt Also Cast
Catriona Chandler has been cast as Louise Woodward in HBO's true-crime limited series, with Joanne Froggatt joining the project as well.
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Venice Film Festival Adds Gaza Documentary 'Naza' to Competition Lineup
The Venice Film Festival added 'Naza', a documentary exploring Israeli military killings of Palestinian civilians in Gaza from the directors of 'No Other Land',
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Dianne Wiest and Ciaran Hinds to Star in Comedy-Drama 'This Old Love of Mine'
WestEnd Films has boarded world sales on the project starring Dianne Wiest and Ciaran Hinds ahead of the TIFF market.
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AEG and Archer Aviation Unveil Plans for Air Taxis at L.A. Live
Downtown Los Angeles' first vertiport is planned as part of a network of hubs including LAX, SoFi Stadium and USC, connecting AEG venues with Archer Aviation ai
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Crunchyroll Sets Inaugural Anime Future Forum With Guillermo del Toro, James Gunn and 'Spider-Verse' Directors
Sony-owned Crunchyroll will host its first thought leadership summit on anime ahead of New York Comic Con, featuring high-profile filmmakers.
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Antonio Banderas to Be Honored as Agent of Change at TelevisaUnivision's Premios Juventud
Antonio Banderas will receive the Agent of Change award at the 2026 Premios Juventud for his impact on education, social action and community development.
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Hayden Panettiere's Mom Blasts Gayle King and Megyn Kelly Over Criticisms After Daughter's Death
Lesley Vogel expressed being 'very, very hurt and deeply disappointed' by remarks from Gayle King and Megyn Kelly regarding her daughter Hayden Panettiere's dea
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Vietnamese Found-Footage Horror 'Lau Chu Hoa: The Deadliest Mansion' Gets North American Release
The Vietnamese horror hit will open across AMC, Regal and Cinemark theaters on September 4 via Mockingbird Pictures.
Variety
'Call My Agent! The Movie' Trailer Released by Netflix
Netflix unveiled the first official trailer for the film adaptation of the popular French series, launching September 10 in France.
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