Paramount completes acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery at about $31.02 per share in cash
The deal closes with WBD shares canceled, folding a major Hollywood studio and its streaming assets into Paramount Skydance.
Stock Titan · +13 outlets
Skydance set to absorb $800M+ in 2026 film losses, with more box office misses expected
The losses stem from films greenlit by former Warner Bros. film chiefs, raising questions about Skydance's post-merger balance sheet.
Page Six · +4 outlets
Andy Jassy says Prime Video is on track to generate tens of billions in revenue and is fully profitable
Amazon's disclosure marks a turning point for its streaming unit, making it a genuine profit center alongside its retail and cloud businesses.
TechCrunch · +11 outlets
Japan's anime industry hits record high, roughly $28B to $28.5B, on overseas growth
Overseas sales now account for more than half of industry revenue, underscoring anime's shift into a global export business.
The Hollywood Reporter · +7 outlets
Disney cuts jobs in Experiences division, with reports of 100 to 200 roles eliminated
The layoffs hit the theme parks unit as Disney continues trimming costs across its consumer-facing businesses.
Storyboard18 · +14 outlets
Disney discloses Deadpool & Wolverine cost about $557M, well over its production budget
The figure makes the Marvel sequel one of the most expensive films ever and explains its relatively modest profit despite a billion-dollar gross.
Nairametrics · +6 outlets
California lawmakers weigh unlimited film and TV incentives as production leaves the state
A local film commissioner told legislators the state must stay financially attractive to keep production, but expanding the program is seen as a heavy lift.
Yahoo Finance UK · +2 outlets
Starz narrows net loss as it bets on expanded, curated content for streaming growth
The results come as Byron Allen sells his stake in the premium network, reshaping its ownership.
TheWrap · +1 outlets
Jailer 2 earns Rs 776 crore in 16 days, beating the first film by Rs 243 crore
The Rajinikanth sequel continues to outperform the original and other recent Tamil releases at the worldwide box office.
The Times of India
Skydance finalizes communications team as many Warner Bros. executives exit
The staffing moves reflect the leadership reshuffle following the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery combination.
TheWrap · +1 outlets
RedBird Capital and Sound Ventures strike a $1 billion AI and media investment deal
The partnership targets investments at the intersection of artificial intelligence and media businesses.
Yahoo Finance UK · +3 outlets
2026 box office could top $28 billion by year end
Projected global grosses point to a recovery year for theatrical exhibition after recent soft stretches.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Company earnings season overshadowed by a large M&A presence
Analysts note deal activity is shaping corporate results and guidance more than usual this quarter.
Yahoo Finance Singapore
Marcus Theatres posts record Q3 results led by Spider-Man and The Odyssey
The exhibitor's record quarter reflects a broader theatrical upswing driven by major tentpole releases.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Cinemark set to report Q3 earnings, with analysts weighing valuation after raised expectations
The exhibitor's results arrive amid a strong theatrical box office period for the sector.
Yahoo Finance · +1 outlets
Paramount/WBD tops U.S. TV ad time table as TF1's Netflix partnership lifts viewership
Weekly ad-share charts show the combined Paramount-WBD entity leading U.S. television ad inventory, with Publicis outpacing Omnicom.
VideoWeek
Ranabaali earns Rs 79 crore worldwide in 15 days for Vijay Deverakonda
The Telugu release shows drops in daily collections relative to competing films in its second week.
The Times of India
TelevisaUnivision CEO Daniel Alegre offers update on a potential World Cup 2030 U.S. rights bid
The outcome could reshape Spanish-language sports rights in the U.S. ahead of the tournament.
Deadline