Paramount Markets $44.4B Debt Offering to Fund Warner Bros. Discovery Deal as Judge Weighs Approval
Paramount is courting bond investors for the largest debt raise tied to a Hollywood acquisition while a federal judge's pending decision and a senator's critici
Deadline · +10 outlets
Taylor Swift Passes Beyoncé as Most Decorated Solo Artist in MTV VMAs History
Swift's record haul came at a VMAs where she also premiered the star-filled 'Patient Zero' video and was publicly referred to as Mrs. Kelce.
NBC News · +14 outlets
MTV VMAs Hit 11-Year Ratings High With 8.4M Combined Viewers, Up 51% From Last Year
CBS and MTV's Sunday telecast drew the franchise's biggest audience since 2015, aided by a strong NFL lead-in and Swift and Madonna moments.
Variety · +1 outlets
Star Wars Sets Jon Watts to Direct Next Skywalker Saga Film for Lucasfilm
The Spider-Man director is attached to the next theatrical Star Wars installment, a major slate signal from Lucasfilm.
Gizmodo · +13 outlets
Avengers: Endgame Encore Opens No. 1 as Marvel Crosses $35B Globally; Russos Tease Hulk in Doomsday
The re-release's chart-topping debut validates Disney's Infinity Vision push for Imax-less screens, while the Russos confirmed the Hulk figures in Doomsday's st
Deadline · +3 outlets
Toy Story 5 Tops 20 Million Views in First Five Days on Disney+
The Pixar sequel's streaming debut positions it as the service's No. 1 film in the window, a gauge of Disney's post-theatrical strategy.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Jay-Z Asks Appeals Court to Revive Extortion Case After Accuser Recants Rape Claims
The rapper's legal push follows the accuser's formal withdrawal of allegations that had been central to the case.
Rolling Stone · +3 outlets
Shawn Levy Signs Overall Deal With Disney's 20th Television After Long Netflix Tenure
The move lands a prolific director-producer at Disney as it ramps up theatrical and TV slates including Star Wars projects.
The Hollywood Reporter · +7 outlets
Pro Wrestler Benjamin Satterley, Known as Pac, Found Dead at 40
AEW and WWE paid tribute to the globetrotting British wrestler, whose death came a day after a match.
NBC News · +14 outlets
Taylor Swift Premieres Star-Filled 'Patient Zero' Music Video at VMAs
The video debut drew cameos including Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, extending Swift's VMAs-night presence.
Variety · +12 outlets
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Eyes Re-Release With Unseen Footage
Sony and Marvel are prepping a theatrical encore with new scenes, possibly including Rosario Dawson's cut Claire Temple appearance.
The Hollywood Reporter · +10 outlets
Apple TV Claims Largest Weekly Viewership Ever on 'Mayday', 'Ted Lasso' and Post-Emmys Bump
Apple's 28 Emmy wins and a strong fall slate pushed the streamer to its biggest week of viewing to date.
Deadline · +6 outlets
Federal Film and TV Tax Credit Bill Adds Eight Senate Co-Sponsors
Backers of a 20% federal production incentive are pushing for passage during Congress' lame duck session.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Reacher Renewed for Season 6 After Season 4 Draws 66M Viewers in 28 Days
Amazon moved early on another season of its hit action series ahead of the Season 5 premiere.
Deadline · +13 outlets
Social Platforms Reject Paid Ads for Alex Gibney's 'Musk' Documentary
TikTok, X and other networks are reportedly declining promotion for the film that drew Elon Musk's ire.
Futurism · +13 outlets
Matthew Macfadyen Debuts as George Smiley in First Look at BBC and MGM+ 'Legacy of Spies'
The Succession star takes on John le Carré's iconic spymaster in the latest screen adaptation of the Cold War novels.
Deadline · +4 outlets
Toby Morton Launches Site Targeting Men Named in Cornell Chi Phi Sexual Assault Lawsuit
The former South Park writer says he will publish photos and employer information about the seven defendants and criticized Cornell administrators.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Sets Hot 100 Record With 24th Week at No. 1
The country single becomes the longest-running chart-topper in the tally's history.
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