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Warner Bros. has pushed the release of the untitled third 'Gremlins' film from November 19, 2027, to October 6, 2028. Simultaneously, the animated DC feature 'Dynamic Duo' has moved from June 30 to September 22, 2028. These schedule changes occur as the studio finalizes its merger with Paramount.
Warner Bros. has pushed the release of the untitled third 'Gremlins' film from November 2027 to October 6, 2028. The delay coincides with a similar shift for the animated DC feature 'Dynamic Duo' and occurs as the studio finalizes its merger with Paramount.
Warner Bros. has moved the release dates for the animated DC film 'Dynamic Duo' and the untitled 'Gremlins' sequel to fall 2028. 'Dynamic Duo' shifts from June 30 to September 22, 2028, while 'Gremlins' moves from November 19, 2027, to October 6, 2028. These changes occur as the studio prepares for its pending merger with Paramount.
More than 180 Jewish artists signed a letter defending Mark Ruffalo after Paramount accused him of antisemitic tropes linked to his opposition to the Warner Bros. Discovery–Paramount merger. The signees, including Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Joel Coen, and Tony Kushner, argued that critiquing the merger or related Israeli-tech ties is not antisemitic and condemned smear campaigns that conflate political commentary with Jewish identity. Ruffalo denied antisemitism, while supporters noted the broader debate over Hollywood, Gaza, and corporate power. A group called The Brigade had previously criticized him, underscoring the ongoing backlash surrounding the merger controversy.
Hannah Einbinder publicly supported Mark Ruffalo after a Paramount spokesperson accused him of antisemitism for highlighting the Ellison family’s ties to Israel and its military tech, calling the accusation “ludicrous” and noting other connections to the merger. Ruffalo pushed back on antisemitism claims on X, saying criticizing actions or policies is not the same as attacking Jewish people, while Einbinder framed the controversy as a broader Hollywood-working-class issue and praised Ruffalo for speaking out against powerful moguls.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav says employees are working extremely hard and staying focused despite uncertainty around the Paramount merger, praising the company’s culture after visits to European offices; the deal faces antitrust lawsuits and a March trial date, while WBD continues to operate and pursue its plan, even as second-quarter results were underwhelming due to Supergirl and the lack of NBA telecasts.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav says the Paramount-WBD merger has been challenging amid regulatory scrutiny, but the company’s 40,000-strong workforce has delivered an inspiring, hard-working performance. He remains confident the deal will close, touts DC Studios’ slate and a strong film pipeline, notes UK clearance amid ongoing U.S. antitrust cases, and mentions a potential $550 million golden parachute if the merger proceeds.
HBO Max is offering a 28% discount on one-year plans (Basic With Ads, Standard, and Premium) for new and returning subscribers, with yearly prices of $78.99, $132.99, and $164.99. The promo runs June 18–July 15, 2026, and prices return to their standard annual rates after 12 months; the offer coincides with the Season 3 premiere of House of the Dragon and ongoing Paramount merger talks.
At Warner Bros. Discovery’s Upfront in New York, ad-sales leaders used a faux Freudian slip to acknowledge the looming $111 billion Paramount merger, signaling potential industry-wide changes as regulators weigh the deal. The presentation highlighted advertiser nerves and industry skepticism, with Paramount pledging a strong theatrical slate and job protections, while shareholders already approved the merger in April and regulators remain the remaining hurdle.
Barry Diller told The Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything Festival he’d buy CNN 'tonight and tomorrow night' to save it, arguing the network is ripe for innovation but needs more investment in on-air programming; CNN is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, with Paramount's $81 billion merger in play, and Diller warned the deal could trigger savage cuts—echoing his own company's restructuring as IAC renames to People Inc. and slashes staff to save costs.
Warner Bros. Discovery said only 17% of shares represented approved CEO David Zaslav’s potentially $886 million merger-related payout at a special meeting (82% opposed), even as shareholders overwhelmingly supported the Paramount merger; the non-binding vote won’t stop the payout, and regulators are still reviewing the deal which is expected to close later this year.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav filed to sell just over 4 million WBD shares, worth more than $114 million, as Paramount’s merger moves forward. The sale occurs amid a window that allows executives involved in deal talks to divest, and follows several other top WBD executives selling seven-figure amounts; the broader context includes WBD ending Netflix talks and agreeing to a Paramount sale.
Skydance Media announced a new board for the upcoming Paramount merger, featuring notable industry leaders including former Paramount CEO Sherry Lansing and Oracle CEO Safra Catz, to guide the company's future growth and strategy.
Skydance, led by CEO David Ellison, is seeking FCC approval for its $8 billion merger with Paramount, amidst ongoing controversies over CBS News's editorial independence and recent legal and financial disputes involving '60 Minutes' and political influences. The deal faces delays and regulatory scrutiny, with concerns over Chinese ownership and media bias.
Jon Stewart expressed uncertainty about the future of 'The Daily Show' amid Paramount Global's proposed merger with Skydance Media, and commented on the network's current state and recent controversies, including the cancellation of 'The Late Show' and its implications for comedy and media independence.