Warner Bros. international chief Gerhard Zeiler likely to exit studio as he enters Austrian politics
Zeiler's departure would leave a key leadership gap atop Warner Bros.' international television and streaming operations.
variety.com · +4 outlets
Casey Bloys renews deal to continue overseeing HBO Max and HBO programming
The renewal keeps Warner's top programming executive in place amid the studio's ongoing restructuring and streaming strategy shift.
variety.com · +13 outlets
Hollywood unions warn of a 25-year decline in U.S. production market share
The unions' warning highlights shrinking domestic film and TV production as rival markets and incentives draw work abroad.
variety.com · +2 outlets
OpenAI rolls out text watermarking in ChatGPT and Codex, starting in the EU
The invisible machine-readable watermark is OpenAI's first step toward compliance with EU AI Act transparency requirements.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Wikimedia says 'rogue' OpenAI bots may be linked to a May Wikipedia outage
The disclosure adds Wikipedia to the list of sites reporting aggressive scraping by AI agents.
The Verge · +14 outlets
TikTok says its 2025 U.S. economic impact supported 410,000 jobs
The figures arrive as TikTok seeks to cement its post-divestiture standing with U.S. policymakers and advertisers.
Tubefilter · +7 outlets
YouTube updates Shorts recommendations to prioritize original content over clipping channels
The change reduces reach for channels that repackage other creators' videos, shifting Shorts incentives toward original uploads.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Sam Altman says 'some bad things' will happen but AI is worth the tradeoff
Altman's comments on tolerating hacks and scams come as press scrutiny of OpenAI intensifies, including a Vanity Fair interview dispute.
The Verge · +14 outlets
'Digger' bombs with $8 million opening as 'Verity' debuts to $32 million
The Tom Cruise film's weak start marks one of the actor's biggest box office failures, while 'Verity' outperformed expectations.
variety.com · +13 outlets
Fox hires senior executives to expand its Creator Studios business
The leadership additions signal continued corporate investment in creator-economy programming outside traditional Hollywood.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Nolla Health launches AI-generated acne prescriptions for users in Utah
The startup's face-scanning app tests how far AI can go in clinical settings, including prescription authority.
The Verge · +10 outlets
UTA signs 'SNL UK' cast member Al Nash and creator DaniBabes among London roster additions
The signings show talent agencies building out creator practices in the UK market.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Google may expand Gemini 'Call for Me' beyond businesses to friends and family
An APK teardown suggests the AI calling feature could handle personal messages, widening its consumer reach.
The Verge · +5 outlets
'Lanterns' Season 2 will stay grounded on Earth, showrunner says
The creative direction for the HBO DC series answers fan questions about Hal Jordan's return and the show's setting.
Forbes · +13 outlets
James Gunn confirms he is already writing his next film ahead of 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow'
Gunn also publicly shut down Wonder Woman casting rumors, keeping DC Studios' slate messaging under his control.
variety.com · +13 outlets
'The Batman Part II' pauses production over a Matt Reeves family matter
The halt adds another schedule disruption to Warner Bros.' DC film pipeline.
Forbes · +14 outlets
MrBeast breaks his own 24-hour YouTube views record with $1 million grocery store challenge
The record underscores the scale of top creator channels as they compete on stunt-driven formats.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Neon sets Oscar campaign for 'Artificial' with Garfield in supporting actor and Borisov in lead
The tech-industry docudrama's awards push comes as Sam Altman confirmed the film shot outside his house.
variety.com · +1 outlets