Shareholders approve Fox's $22 billion acquisition of Roku at special meetings
The cash-and-stock deal announced in June, which would expand Fox's streaming reach, cleared both companies' shareholder votes as media M&A activity accelerates
Deadline · +13 outlets
Reese Witherspoon and Mediawan partner to buy back Hello Sunshine from Candle Media
The repurchase comes five years after Witherspoon sold the production company to Candle Media in a deal valued at about $900 million.
Variety · +8 outlets
Universal Music Group lays off staff as $270 million cost-cutting program continues
The cuts include several senior executives departing, as the major label group presses on with previously announced savings targets.
Music Business Worldwide · +4 outlets
Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder
The former gang leader was convicted in the long-unsolved drive-by killing of the rapper in Las Vegas three decades ago.
Al Jazeera · +14 outlets
Russell Brand rape trial begins with prosecutors calling him a 'sexual predator'
The UK trial opens as prosecutors allege Brand was 'ruthless' in a series of sexual assault accusations he denies.
BBC · +14 outlets
Hulu picks up Ryan Coogler's 'X-Files' reimagining for series order
The sci-fi franchise returns to television via a new take from Coogler, with the streamer confirming the pickup.
Space · +12 outlets
Amazon MGM drops Luca Guadagnino's AI film 'Artificial' as it draws critical praise
The film about AI and Sam Altman premiered at the London Film Festival after the studio parted ways with the project, highlighting growing tension between studi
Variety · +11 outlets
Lena Dunham's 'Girls' returning to HBO for a limited run
The revival brings back the series years after its original run ended, with at least one key cast member not expected to return.
BBC · +14 outlets
YouTube Music rolls out AI usage labels for songs made with generative AI
The labels aim to show listeners when a track's vocals or composition were primarily created with generative AI, amid debate over AI use in music.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Netflix's 'La Bola Negra' emerges as early Best Picture Oscar contender
The racy gay epic is drawing awards buzz that could give Netflix its first Best Picture win.
Variety · +14 outlets
Bob Daly resigning as AFI board chairman after 17 years
The former CBS and Warner Bros boss steps down after nearly two decades leading the American Film Institute's board and 45 years as a trustee.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Academy CEO Bill Kramer to visit Tokyo for leadership award and summit with Toho's Hiro Matsuoka
The 'Academy in Tokyo' program at the Tokyo International Film Festival marks AMPAS leadership's first Asia trip, including a public talk with the Toho CEO.
Variety · +2 outlets
FBI adds ex-Bellum Entertainment CEO to Most Wanted fraudsters list, offers $150K reward
Mary Carole McDonnell, former head of a defunct true-crime production company, is sought nearly a decade after the alleged fraud.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Sally Rooney's publisher pulls her books from UK shelves over Palestine Action ban
Rooney and Faber & Faber agreed she will 'no longer supply' her novels in the UK after the government proscribed the pro-Palestinian group as a terrorist organi
Deadline · +12 outlets
CNN launches streaming service in Canada targeting cord-cutters
The international rollout, with the UK to follow, aims to grow digital subscriptions as traditional cable revenue declines.
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets
'Breaking Bad' castmates mourn R.J. Mitte, who died by suicide at 34
Dean Norris, Anna Gunn and Aaron Paul paid tribute to the actor who played Walt Jr. on the series.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Kelsey Grammer to star in EMT drama 'Pops' in development at NBC
The project, from a 'Chicago Med' alumnus, marks Grammer's return to NBC two decades after 'Frasier' ended.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Selma Blair arraigned after alleged violent outburst on plane
The actress faces assault charges following a flight disturbance, and her on-again, off-again boyfriend issued a public plea.
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