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Paramount Skydance Could Spark Bidding War for Warner Bros.

Paramount Skydance Could Spark Bidding War for Warner Bros.

The dust hadn’t even started to settle after Skydance’s merger with Paramount Studios when news broke that Skydance CEO David Ellison had set his sights on buying a second legacy studio, this time, Warner Brothers (WB).

But the sale of WB might be something that Warner Brothers Discovery CEO David Zaslav has been orchestrating for some time. Ellison’s interest, however, is probably an unexpected twist.

Teachers and Nurses Among Those Celebrating Charlie Kirk Tragedy — The Bubble People Part 2

Teachers and Nurses Among Those Celebrating Charlie Kirk Tragedy — The Bubble People Part 2

One of the things that’s quite remarkable (to some—not to me) about the thousands and thousands who are spouting vile and evil things about the murder of Charlie Kirk is this: A whole lot of them are either K-12 teachers or hospital RN’s. Yes, there are regular retail folks from print shops to malt shops, pols from local govt. to federal agencies and just about all demographics of occupation, location, and persuasion included, but the big shock to so many is just how many are people who teach our kids or secure our health.

EDITORIAL: Charlie Kirk, Civil Discourse, Dystopias, and the Need for Narrative

EDITORIAL: Charlie Kirk, Civil Discourse, Dystopias, and the Need for Narrative

Like many Americans, I find myself reeling after the political assassination of Charlie Kirk. Horrified, for what this means for free speech. When the man who goes around trying to promote civil discourse and healthy public debate is shot for his words, we’ve entered dystopian-level crazy. And to see how many people’s first response is to celebrate the death of the man who would have willingly invited them to the table to talk, I wonder how far gone our society is. 

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Project Hail Mario: Theaters See Hope As Super Mario Galaxy and Project Hail Mary Continue to Climb to Box Office

Project Hail Mario: Theaters See Hope As Super Mario Galaxy and Project Hail Mary Continue to Climb to Box Office

After years of empty seats and stale popcorn, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary are giving theaters a renewed sense of hope. Both films have delivered strong box office performances, signaling that audiences are returning. Yet it isn’t superhero franchises or auteur-driven event films leading the charge this time.

Hollywood Stars and Creatives Sign Letter Opposing Paramount WB Merger

Hollywood Stars and Creatives Sign Letter Opposing Paramount WB Merger

The end of the bidding war between Paramount and Netflix for control of Warner Bros. brought relief to many industry observers, though the deal still faces regulatory approval.. If completed as planned, the deal would mark one of Hollywood’s most significant moments. On Monday morning, more than 1,000 film and television stars and creatives signed an open letter opposing it.

Leslye Headland Reveals Her Vision for Yoda Had ‘The Acolyte’ Been Renewed

Leslye Headland Reveals Her Vision for Yoda Had ‘The Acolyte’ Been Renewed

According to The HoloFiles, The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland recently shared in an interview with The George Lucas Talk Show what her plans would have been had the show been renewed for a second season. The divisive Disney+ Star Wars series was canceled nearly two years ago, and yet Headland’s comments sparked renewed debate over the direction of the beloved franchise—and the depiction of Yoda in particular.

‘Scream 8’ Very Likely After Record-Breaking Box Office Opening

‘Scream 8’ Very Likely After Record-Breaking Box Office Opening

The marketing for Scream 7 said that Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) “must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.” However, Variety has reported that “insiders suggest plans are already in place” for Scream 8. More than that, a record-breaking opening weekend shows that horror fans want to see more of Ghostface.

Sarandos Says Politics Didn’t Drive Netflix’s Exit From Warner Bros. Deal

Sarandos Says Politics Didn’t Drive Netflix’s Exit From Warner Bros. Deal

In his first interview since conceding to David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos opened up about his company’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery—and why it chose to step aside. The conversation offered insight into executive decision-making, Netflix’s posture toward Washington, and the company’s strategy moving forward.