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BUSINESS
LA County Supervisors Eye Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount Skydance Deal
Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath calls for economic study and DOJ comments on the proposed $110-111 billion merger, citing job loss and competition worries.
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BUSINESS
Paramount Global Debt Hits Junk Status After $110 Billion WBD Merger
Fitch Ratings and S&P Global downgrade the media giant to BB+ as the combined company grapples with a staggering $79 billion debt load following its Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
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TV
Bateman and Harbour’s ‘DTF St. Louis’ Snatches #2 Spot on Max Streaming Charts
The dark comedy hit 2.5 million viewers in three days, even overtaking the 'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' in U.S. rankings.
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AWARDS
‘Sinners’ Sweeps Actor Awards: Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler Lead Oscar Race
Ryan Coogler’s supernatural thriller secures top honors at the 2026 Actor Awards, heading into the Oscars with a record-breaking 16 nominations.
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BUSINESS
Gerry Cardinale: $111B WarnerMount Merger Won’t Mean Mass Layoffs
The RedBird Capital founder tells Puck and 'The Town' that $6 billion in cuts will help reach a massive $18 billion EBITDA goal without gutting the workforce.
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BUSINESS
Fandom Over Budgets: Deloitte Unveils 2026 Media Outlook
Deloitte's 2026 report shows audience engagement is the new gold standard for quality as media companies track fans across streaming, social, and gaming platforms.
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BUSINESS
"Empowering the Artist": Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck’s AI Startup InterPositive
The streaming giant has tapped the Oscar winner as a senior advisor to integrate AI tools that streamline lighting and continuity in its original productions.
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BUSINESS
Trump’s Streaming Play: President Invests Up to $1.25 Million in Netflix Debt
New White House disclosures reveal President Donald Trump purchased Netflix bonds in January as the streaming giant weighed a massive bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
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FILM
"An Audacious Monster Mash": Critics React to Maggie Gyllenhaal’s 'The Bride!'
Maggie Gyllenhaal's reimagining of the horror classic hits theaters March 6, with Jessie Buckley earning rave reviews for her "electrifying" lead performance.
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BUSINESS
Regulators Sound Alarm on $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The Department of Justice and California's Attorney General Rob Bonta are actively scrutinizing the proposed acquisition, citing concerns over market consolidation, consumer impact, and potential job
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FILM
"He's Got the Moves!" Jake Gyllenhaal Debuts Musical Clip from Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Bride!'
During a visit to 'The Late Show,' the actor shared a first look at his role as 1930s star Ronnie Reed in the gothic romance, which hits theaters this Friday.
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FILM
“Do You Want To Play A Game?” Netflix Lands 10 ‘Saw’ Films This March
Lionsgate brings the first 10 installments of the Jigsaw saga to the Netflix U.S. library on March 19, 2026, though one spin-off is missing from the deal.
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AWARDS
“This Is History”: Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Shatters Records with 16 Oscar Nominations
Sundance Institute alumni Chloé Zhao and Paul Thomas Anderson also score big as the 98th Academy Award nominations highlight a major year for indie-turned-iconic directors.
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BUSINESS
Streaming Shake-Up! Paramount CEO Confirms HBO Max and Paramount+ Merger
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery paves the way for a new streaming giant aiming for over 200 million global subscribers.
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BUSINESS
"Organic Growth is Our North Star": Netflix Swaps Warner Bros. Bid for $20B Content Spend
The streaming giant walks away from a Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, opting for a massive 2026 content budget and a $2.8 billion breakup fee.
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FILM
"Your Letter Has Finally Arrived": Warner Bros. Studio Tour Unveils 'First Year' Special
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film with new immersive displays and a live sound effects show.
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BUSINESS
Fitch Downgrades Paramount Global to 'Junk' Status Following Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
The credit rating agency cites concerns over the combined entity's projected $79 billion net debt after Paramount Global's $110 billion acquisition agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery.
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BUSINESS
Pro Wrestling Grapples with Streaming Future: Multi-Billion Dollar Deals Reshape the Industry
WWE, AEW, and TNA ink massive media rights agreements, sending flagship shows and Premium Live Events to Netflix, ESPN's new DTC service, Max, and AMC+.
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BUSINESS
SAG-AFTRA Demands AI Protections as Hollywood Contract Talks Heat Up
National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland pushes for digital replica guardrails before the June 30, 2026 deadline.
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BUSINESS
John Oliver Meets His New 'Business Daddy' in $110 Billion Paramount-WBD Merger
The comedian roasted the blockbuster deal on "Last Week Tonight" after Paramount Skydance officially entered an agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.
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