Business
A merger with Skydance will bring major changes, but far from the scale of industry consolidation that would've come from the alternative.
Crew members can't refuse to use generative AI as a tool, but they can make sure it doesn't replace them.
Netflix House will take over two malls in Dallas and King of Prussia to create immersive experiences built around their shows. But launching theme parks is no easy task.
Redbox Deadbox
It's the latest blow for physical media. Will studios keep making discs?
New Paramount
We have so many questions, including: What will David Ellison be like as CEO? And: What does $2 billion in cost-cutting look like?
O, Canada
The platforms (and the Canadian MPA) call B.S. on a push for streamers to kick back 5 percent of their revenue.
Poor Prime Reading
A survey estimates Amazon Prime has 90 million subscribers in the U.S. Eighty percent of those users watch Prime Video, and half of them say they're watching more than ever before.
Websites for Comedy Central, TV Land, Paramount Network, and CMT now all just tell you to try Paramount+, and MTVNews.com is gone.
Gems
The indie studio now has a $3.5 billion enterprise value.
Spotify for Hollywood? It’s the Future of Streaming, According to Former WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar
The ousted HBO Max chief is eyeing the creation of a mega-bundle platform.
A Mountain of Issues
Shari Redstone walked away with two minutes on the clock, according to one report. The expletives then flew.
AI
More than half (56 percent) the creatives in the entertainment industry said artificial intelligence will positively impact their day-to-day work.
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