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film-news2 days ago•8 min saved

South Park duo finally apologizes for Kendrick Lamar movie delay amid a flurry of film headlines

South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker issued a rare public apology for delaying Whitney Springs, their Kendrick Lamar musical project, with Paramount remaining tight-lipped about the film; in other headlines, Elon Musk denounced Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary, the Supreme Court set a deadline in the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger challenge, and Paul Feig is being eyed to direct a legacy sequel to The Italian Job.

via A.V. Club|

#elon-musk #film-news #italian-job

entertainment8 days ago•20 min saved

LA Exit, Hollywood Fallout: Could Paramount-Warner's Departure Redefine the Film Industry?

Veteran director Joseph Kahn argues that while Paramount–Warner Bros could survive relocating from Los Angeles, such a move would devastate Hollywood by eroding its IP-driven production ecosystem; the piece contends the studios’ enormous IP holdings and the industry’s infrastructure would migrate to other states, reshaping where and how films are made, and it critiques California politics and labor dynamics as fueling the risk of a dislocation.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #hollywood #ip-assets

entertainment10 days ago•3 min saved

Ruffalo’s bid for ADL-backed apology hits a wall after Greenblatt rebuff

Mark Ruffalo tried to enlist ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, via Norm Eisen, to help apologize for antisemitic posts about Paramount’s merger and Gaza, but Greenblatt reportedly declined; Eisen helped push an open letter defending Ruffalo signed by about 180 Jewish artists, while the controversy drew mixed reactions and Ruffalo’s camp declined to comment.

via Page Six|

#adl #antisemitism #entertainment

entertainment10 days ago•3 min saved

Clooney backs Ruffalo’s free-speech stance on Paramount-Warner merger

George Clooney defends Mark Ruffalo's right to critique Paramount's planned $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, signaling concern over industry consolidation and potential job losses, while praising Ruffalo's willingness to speak freely. He also weighs in on free speech, AI's impact on cinema, and media ownership as he prepares to receive Venice's Golden Lion lifetime achievement award.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #free-speech #george-clooney

politics11 days ago•9 min saved

Jewish Creatives Stand with Mark Ruffalo Against Antisemitism Smears

A broad coalition of Jewish artists, writers and thinkers publish an open letter defending Mark Ruffalo from antisemitism accusations, arguing that linking critique of Israel’s Gaza actions and media consolidation to antisemitism is a mischaracterization; the letter links Paramount Skydance’s merger and Oracle-aligned ties to Gaza-related harms, cites polling showing many American Jews view Israel’s actions critically, and expresses solidarity with Ruffalo while opposing the weaponization of accusations of antisemitism.

via Literary Hub|

#antisemitism #gaza #mark-ruffalo

entertainment11 days ago•7 min saved

Jewish Artists Rally Behind Ruffalo as Merger Controversy Intensifies

Dozens of Jewish artists, including filmmakers and rabbis, defend Mark Ruffalo after Paramount-Skydance branded his criticisms of Oracle’s tech ties to Israel as antisemitic tropes. Ruffalo remains a leading voice against the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which is stalled by an antitrust lawsuit from California and other states. An open letter signed by more than 150 filmmakers, academics and others argues that criticizing Gaza-related policies and corporate involvement in the conflict is not antisemitic and warns that the merger would devastate livelihoods and media diversity.

via Los Angeles Times|

#antisemitism #entertainment #mark-ruffalo

entertainment11 days ago•23 min saved

Open Letter Backing Ruffalo: 170+ Jewish Figures Deny Antisemitism Claims Over Merger Debate

More than 170 Jewish figures signed an open letter defending Mark Ruffalo against antisemitism accusations tied to his critique of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and related Israeli ties, arguing that challenging corporate power or policy is not antisemitic and denouncing the smear campaign; signatories include Joel Coen, Hannah Einbinder, Ilana Glazer, James Schamus, and Kenneth Lonergan, who emphasize Ruffalo’s right to speak on Gaza, media consolidation, and ethics in Hollywood.

via Variety|

#antisemitism #entertainment #hollywood

entertainment12 days ago•19 min saved

Lonergan Defends Ruffalo Against Antisemitism Claims, Calls Them Cynical

Oscar-winning writer Kenneth Lonergan published a letter defending Mark Ruffalo from antisemitism accusations tied to Ruffalo’s Instagram remarks about Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Israel’s Gaza war, calling the charges cynical and a lie. Lonergan notes his disagreements with Ruffalo on Middle East policy but supports Ruffalo’s right to challenge the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, a dispute that has drawn varied responses from Hollywood groups and celebrities.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#antisemitism #entertainment #kenneth-lonergan

media17 days ago•7 min saved

Fonda Defends Ruffalo From Antisemitism Smear in Merger Debate

Jane Fonda and the 1A Committee defend Mark Ruffalo after Paramount labeled his critique of the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger and Ellison-linked actions antisemitic, saying he has a First Amendment right to speak out on politics, corporate power, and media consolidation.

via TheWrap|

#1a-committee #antisemitism #jane-fonda

entertainment19 days ago•21 min saved

Megamerger Risk: Writers Alarm on Paramount-WBD Deal

Television writer Mike Schur argues that the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger would concentrate buying power, reduce opportunities for writers, and shrink creative diversity, using Disney-Fox as a cautionary example and backing the WGA's antitrust suit to block the deal and protect industry jobs.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#antitrust #entertainment #hollywood

business22 days ago•16 min saved

Paramount, California AG Eye Settlement in Antitrust Talks Over Major Merger

Paramount and California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office are set to meet Monday to discuss a possible settlement of the state's antitrust suit over Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, as talks seek to resolve concerns ahead of a March federal trial. Paramount has offered remedies such as a 30-film/year slate and 45-day theatrical windows, while California seeks more enforceable remedies, and mediation steps are being arranged.

via Variety|

#antitrust #business #california-attorney-general

business22 days ago•20 min saved

Why a Theater Owner Says Stability Matters More Than the Paramount-Warner Merger

Phoenix Theatres owner Cory Jacobson argues that the bigger risk to exhibitors is not the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger itself but the prolonged uncertainty it could create in film production. He notes that delaying the deal incurs high ticking fees and could waste precious time, while blocking it could reduce major releases and leave theaters with empty calendars. He urges regulators to weigh both sides and push for a concrete multi-year plan (ideally extending Paramount’s pledge of about 30 theatrical releases per year to five years) to stabilize the theatrical pipeline, stressing that studios and cinemas depend on one another for a healthy, sustainable industry.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#business #investment-risk #movie-theaters

business23 days ago•22 min saved

Bass pushes talks to shield L.A. film jobs as Paramount-WBD deal stalls

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urged California AG Rob Bonta and Paramount to immediately negotiate a settlement to resolve the 12-state antitrust lawsuit blocking Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying a deal must protect jobs and keep production in L.A. while the industry faces uncertainty. She framed it as defending Los Angeles’ entertainment legacy, not taking sides; the WGA criticized her stance, and Paramount seeks to delay the merger with ticking fees while states push for structural remedies.

via Variety|

#antitrust #business #karen-bass

business25 days ago•18 min saved

Movie Theaters Push for Settlement Talks in Paramount–Warner Merger

Cinema United has reversed its opposition to the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, urging Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison and California AG Rob Bonta to meet promptly to negotiate a settlement with guardrails that would protect theatrical releases, prevent increases in rental terms, and keep film catalogs accessible to theaters of all sizes. The move comes as unions warn that delaying the antitrust trial could hurt industry workers and momentum at the box office, and as some theater chains push for an expedited resolution.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#antitrust #box-office #business

business1 month ago•1 min saved

Ellison defends Paramount-Warner mega-merger in NYT op-ed amid antitrust battles

Paramount CEO David Ellison publicly defends the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger in a New York Times op-ed, rejecting claims it would consolidate control or threaten newsroom independence. He argues the merged company would hold less than 20% of US TV viewing (about 13% when accounting for YouTube) amid competition from Netflix, Amazon and Apple, and pledges substantial content investment—30 theatrical films and 170 TV series annually backed by over $30 billion. The deal faces antitrust lawsuits from 12 state attorneys general and the WGA; DOJ and some international regulators have approved it, but domestic progress is paused with the trial rescheduled for March 2, 2027.

via BBC|

#antitrust #business #david-ellison