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Tue, Aug 25, 10:15 PM ET
Spider-Man: Brand New Day crosses $700M domestic, tops third weekend with $67M, becomes highest-grossing Spider-Man film ever
The MCU sequel continues its historic box office run, surpassing all previous Spider-Man films and approaching the top 10 all-time global chart.
Comic Basics · +8 outlets
UK regulator clears Paramount Skydance's $110B Warner Bros. Discovery deal; all required jurisdictions now approve
The massive media merger clears a key regulatory hurdle in the UK, with Paramount confirming all required jurisdictions have approved.
Stocktwits · +12 outlets
Disney at D23 unveils 2028 tentpoles including X-Men, Tangled, Lilo & Stitch 2, Ghost Rider; Zootopia 3 announced
Disney's D23 Expo revealed a packed 2028 slate and early looks at new projects including Coco 2 and the MCU X-Men cast.
facebook.com · +5 outlets
Barbie 2 reportedly in jeopardy as Warner Bros. pay talks stall with Margot Robbie
Negotiations for the Barbie sequel have hit a standstill over salary and deal terms, casting doubt on the project.
Reel 360 News · +11 outlets
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav sells $27.1M in company stock
Multiple WBD insiders, including CEO Zaslav, sold significant stakes amid the pending Paramount merger.
MarketBeat · +3 outlets
Avengers: Doomsday breaks box office records before release, presales soar
Marvel's next Avengers film is already setting records through advance ticket sales months ahead of its December release.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · +6 outlets
Toy Story 5 crosses $1B at box office, shifts to streaming this week
Pixar's latest sequel reaches the billion-dollar milestone and moves to digital platforms days later.
Forbes · +8 outlets
Marvel's X-Men star cast revealed at D23: Sadie Sink, Inde Navarrette and others join
The MCU publicly confirms key cast members for its upcoming X-Men film at the D23 Expo.
Sacnilk · +14 outlets
Warner Bros. confirms Hogwarts Legacy sequel for Q2 2026
The Harry Potter-themed game follow-up is officially in development with a targeted release window.
Hypebeast · +7 outlets
Academy and AEG strike deal to move Oscars to L.A. LIVE starting 2029
The Oscars will relocate from the Dolby Theatre to the L.A. LIVE complex under a new long-term agreement.
TicketNews · +11 outlets
Third Point exits Nvidia and Broadcom, makes new bet on Warner Bros. Discovery
Dan Loeb's hedge fund reshuffled its portfolio in Q2, adding to its WBD position while cutting major tech holdings.
barrons.com · +1 outlets
The Mandalorian & Grogu sets Disney+ release date after disappointing box office
The Star Wars film moves to streaming after a lackluster theatrical performance.
ComicBook.com · +13 outlets
Pixar reveals first look at Coco 2 for November 2029 release
The sequel sees teen Miguel facing Ernesto's revenge as Pixar expands its beloved franchise.
International Business Times Australia · +13 outlets
2026 could make box office history with two $2 billion movies
Analysts project that 2026 might see two films cross the $2 billion mark for the first time in a single year.
Variety · +13 outlets
Paramount Skydance enhances $30 per share bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
New bid details emerge as the merger process advances through regulatory approvals.
Stocktwits · +14 outlets
Warner Bros. Discovery stock up 8.5% over 8 green days amid merger momentum
WBD shares rally as regulatory approvals for the Paramount deal and Q2 streaming strength boost investor sentiment.
trefis.com · +1 outlets
Netflix stock on track for fourth consecutive month in the red as acquisition attempts fail
NFLX faces continued pressure as its dealmaking efforts struggle while Bill Ackman reportedly increases his position.
Stocktwits
The massive moviemaking exodus from Hollywood
Politico examines the growing trend of film production leaving Los Angeles for other states and countries.
Politico

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