Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York sexual assault case
The sentencing follows his 2020 conviction in New York and comes as he faces additional charges in California.
The Guardian · +12 outlets
Paramount to raise $7.5 billion more in debt to fund Warner Bros. acquisition
The new financing supports Paramount Skydance's $111 billion bid for Warner Bros., which faces organized opposition and questions about CNN's future.
Variety · +13 outlets
White House still denying credentials to CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers despite judge's order
The outlets are seeking a new hearing after reporters said they remained barred from the White House complex following the court ruling.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' music video with Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson to debut at VMAs
The video premieres Sunday on CBS and MTV and streams on Paramount+ in the U.S.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent, the fourth hike in four years
The increases follow a doubling of streaming profits at Disney.
Ars Technica · +14 outlets
Terence Winter to adapt UFO insider Jay Stratton's memoir into a TV series
The project adapts the memoir of a former senior U.S. intelligence official central to the government's modern UAP investigations.
Deadline · +4 outlets
CNN chief says he is enthusiastic about staying under Paramount but unsure he can
The comments come amid uncertainty over CNN's future in Paramount's Warner Bros. bid.
variety.com · +1 outlets
Judge orders Dolly Parton's nephew to stay away as estate wins restraining order
The estate accused the nephew of demands for payment; a separate Dolly Parton Day is being marked nationwide.
rollingstone.com · +12 outlets
NAZA, Israel-Gaza war documentary, sets global theatrical release in 56 territories
The Venice award winner from Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor will also stream free on The Guardian's website after its cinema run.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
YouTube rolls out a slate of AI-powered features for creators and viewers
The Google-owned platform is adding tools from custom homepage feeds to automated editing to drive engagement.
The Hollywood Reporter · +10 outlets
Warner Bros. pushes Gremlins 3 to 2028, moves DC's Dynamic Duo back three months
The scheduling shifts affect two Warner Bros. releases.
variety.com · +13 outlets
WWE's Main Event to move from YouTube to Rumble in October
The program gets a new exclusive home and time slot starting in October.
variety.com · +13 outlets
BBC expects around 150 tech staff to take voluntary redundancy
The exits represent roughly 4 percent of the broadcaster's technology unit as cost cuts continue.
Deadline · +6 outlets
Bob Chapek memoir excerpt describes Disney tenure and clash with Bob Iger
The former Disney CEO writes that his predecessor wanted to see him fail.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Brad Pitt's Heart of the Beast sets a Rotten Tomatoes score record as it vies for box office No. 3
Avengers: Endgame Encore is projected to top the weekend box office, with Heart of the Beast and Primetime competing for third.
Forbes · +8 outlets
Dark Sky Films acquires U.S. rights to thriller Sender starring Britt Lower and Jamie Lee Curtis
The psychological thriller is written and directed by Russell Goldman.
Deadline
Tribeca Festival opens submissions for AT&T Untold Stories program with $1.2 million prize
The filmmaker development program marks its 10th anniversary with a prize for one emerging director.
Variety
Content spend in seven major Asian markets to top $15 billion this year, MPA says
Streaming and local film drive the increase from $14.8 billion in 2025, per Media Partners Asia.
Deadline