Disney plans several thousand layoffs, asks managers to cut costs by up to 20%
The cuts come as Disney targets roughly 20% savings in annual spending, a significant hit to studio headcount across the industry.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Sony Pictures profit jumps 527% as 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' drives quarterly earnings
The film's reported $2.52 billion global haul made it the dominant contributor to Sony's fiscal Q2 results.
Variety · +5 outlets
Imax posts record Q3 revenue and profit growth on 'The Odyssey', shares rise
Imax captured 6.7% of global box office on under 1% of screens in the quarter, and the CEO pointed to the platform's continuing potential.
The Hollywood Reporter · +8 outlets
AMC Theatres posts record Q3 as box office rebounds; CEO says chain has recovered
AMC's results reflect a broad theatrical recovery that has also lifted rival circuits this earnings season.
Yahoo Finance UK · +4 outlets
TKO raises guidance again as UFC powers Q3 earnings
The UFC owner's second guidance hike this year comes as it weighs expanding media rights distribution to outlets such as HBO and TNT.
The Hollywood Reporter · +6 outlets
Roku's strong Q3 bolsters Fox's $22 billion acquisition case
Roku's results strengthen the argument for Fox's proposed takeover of the streaming platform.
Yahoo Finance Singapore · +2 outlets
Hollywood quietly bans prediction market betting on movie news and release dates
Studios and industry bodies are moving to restrict wagering markets tied to film box office and release information.
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets
Skydance inherited major flops in Warner Bros. deal, and outlook could worsen
The analysis lands as Skydance's newly combined studio works through a difficult film slate.
SlashFilm · +2 outlets
Democrats take House and Senate, setting up wave of media investigations
A shift in congressional control is expected to bring heightened scrutiny of media and entertainment companies.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Netflix's 'La Bola Negra' tops $43.4 million at box office, including $1.2 million in U.S.
The Spanish acquisition's theatrical run precedes a Netflix streaming release date that is already set.
Media Play News · +4 outlets
California's decades-long effort to keep Hollywood production in state, a timeline
The history contextualizes current debates over subsidies as producers weigh relocating out of Los Angeles.
News From The States · +9 outlets
'Minions' producer becomes latest Hollywood executive to leave LA over billionaire tax threat
The departure adds to a string of entertainment figures relocating amid proposed wealth tax measures in California.
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Latest Godzilla film sets live-action opening-day box office record in Japan
The record opening underscores the enduring strength of the franchise in its home market.
The Straits Times · +12 outlets
Michael Crichton's widow wins major court battle over 'The Pitt'
The dispute centers on the estate of the 'ER' creator and the Warner Bros. television series.
Celebrity Net Worth · +5 outlets
Cinemark addresses box office outlook on Q3 earnings call
The circuit's commentary adds to a quarter of upbeat results across theatrical exhibitors.
TradingView · +10 outlets
Olivia Colman's 'Wicker' becomes Black Bear's highest-grossing film in North America
The indie release surpassed Jason Statham's 'Shelter' to set the distributor's domestic record.
zoomtventertainment.com · +4 outlets
European cinema box office held resilient in 2025 despite admissions decline, UNIC says
The industry report shows revenue holding up even as fewer tickets were sold across the continent.
Cineuropa
'The Odyssey' sets six major global box office records
The film's run has also underpinned record quarterly results at Imax.
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