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Iowa AG Signals Supreme Court Fight Over Paramount-Warner Merger
politics4 hours ago

Iowa AG Signals Supreme Court Fight Over Paramount-Warner Merger

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she is suing California to challenge the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger and argues that any interstate regulatory dispute should be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, though it isn’t clear if she has filed a formal suit. The move comes amid a broader AG-led effort to block the deal; settlement talks were paused after California AG Rob Bonta canceled a planned meeting amid leaked information. Bird’s op-ed promotes streaming-competition and price benefits from the merger, while Paramount denies leaks and remains engaged in talks.

via Variety|
#california#iowa#merger
Ryan Gosling Developing Grown‑Up Bamm‑Bamm Flintstones Live‑Action for WB
entertainment9 hours ago

Ryan Gosling Developing Grown‑Up Bamm‑Bamm Flintstones Live‑Action for WB

Deadline exclusively reports Ryan Gosling and partner Jessie Henderson are developing a live-action Flintstones feature at Warner Bros centered on an adult Bamm-Bamm Rubble, with a writer search underway; the project would be the Flintstones’ latest big-screen effort, following the 1994 and 2000 live-action films, and aligns with Gosling’s producing work on Love of Your Life and Project Hail Mary.

via Deadline|
#bamm-bamm#entertainment#flintstones
Ruffalo antisemitism row drags California AG into Paramount merger scrutiny
entertainment1 day ago

Ruffalo antisemitism row drags California AG into Paramount merger scrutiny

Hollywood star Mark Ruffalo sparked backlash by linking the Ellison-led Paramount merger to antisemitic tropes, prompting Paramount to condemn the rhetoric and a civil-rights attorney to file public-records requests to scrutinize California AG Rob Bonta’s communications with Ruffalo; Bonta had engaged with Ruffalo about the deal, and the merger remains paused as litigation and industry debate about antisemitism and antitrust continue.

via Page Six|
#antisemitism#entertainment#paramount
Ruffalo Defends Anti-Merger Remarks, Denies Antisemitism Charge
business3 days ago

Ruffalo Defends Anti-Merger Remarks, Denies Antisemitism Charge

Mark Ruffalo rejected Paramount’s claim that his anti-merger comments—linking Oracle to Israel’s military ties and criticizing the Paramount–Warner Bros. deal—were antisemitic, insisting his views target policies and corporate actions, not Jewish people. Paramount called the remarks antisemitic; Ruffalo countered that the merger’s implications—including control of CNN and HBO and potential editorial influence—deserve scrutiny, especially given Oracle’s tech and government contracts and ongoing national-security considerations for a roughly $111 billion deal.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#antisemitism#business#mark-ruffalo
Coyote Vs Acme ads turn billboards into traffic-stoppers
design6 days ago

Coyote Vs Acme ads turn billboards into traffic-stoppers

Creative Bloq reports that clever Coyote Vs Acme out-of-home ads in Mexico turn slapstick into real-world traffic-stoppers—featuring wrecked Acme gadgets and a falling piano—helping build buzz for the movie, which Warner Bros. once canceled but was revived by Ketchup Entertainment; with Rotten Tomatoes in the high 90s and an August 28 release date, the campaign is pulling attention ahead of the film’s debut.

via Creative Bloq|
#billboard-advertising#coyote-vs-acme#design
California AG Nixes Paramount Bond, Calls Merger Delay a Do-Over
business7 days ago

California AG Nixes Paramount Bond, Calls Merger Delay a Do-Over

California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office rejected Paramount’s bid for a $1.88 billion bond tied to delaying the Warner Bros. merger, calling the move a “do-over” and noting Paramount knew the deal would face regulatory review and ticking-fee penalties. With a March 2 trial set, Paramount seeks either the bond to cover delays or dissolution of the deal; a 12-state coalition and the Writers Guild oppose the merger on competition grounds, while Paramount argues the case lacks merit.

via variety.com|
#antitrust#bond#business
Netflix Hires Warner Bros. Communications Vet Katie Martin Kelley as Film VP
entertainment8 days ago

Netflix Hires Warner Bros. Communications Vet Katie Martin Kelley as Film VP

Warner Bros. EVP of Communications Katie Martin Kelley is leaving for Netflix to become VP of Communications for Film, reporting to Dani Dudeck, and will oversee Dan Lin’s feature slate as she joins on Sept. 8, part of Netflix’s broader global comms leadership; the move comes amid ongoing Paramount-WBD merger uncertainty and assignments across Netflix’s expanding film slate.

via deadline.com|
#dan-lin#entertainment#katie-martin-kelley
Mexico Clears Paramount-Warner Merger as U.S. States Hold the Line
business11 days ago

Mexico Clears Paramount-Warner Merger as U.S. States Hold the Line

Mexico approved Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros., bringing regulatory clearance to 68 countries, but 12 U.S. state attorneys general remain the last barrier. A March trial is scheduled after prior delays, and Paramount faces a $7 million-a-day ticking fee until closing. The company says it’s open to concessions to settle, while California officials push for structural remedies and have warned of possible relocation if no deal by Oct. 1.

via variety.com|
#antitrust#business#california
WB Reissues Ken Russell’s The Devils in 4K NC-17 for One-Week Theatrical Return
entertainment12 days ago

WB Reissues Ken Russell’s The Devils in 4K NC-17 for One-Week Theatrical Return

Warner Bros. is releasing Ken Russell’s controversial 1971 film The Devils in a newly restored 4K director’s cut for a one-week U.S. theatrical run starting October 16, marking WB’s first NC-17 release in more than two decades; the uncut version, previously shown only in limited UK screenings, centers on Urbain Grandier and a sexually repressed nun, with a physical disc release currently unconfirmed but likely.

via Kotaku|
#4k-restoration#entertainment#ken-russell
Oak Street Test: Can Warner Bros. Break Its Box-Office Slump?
business12 days ago

Oak Street Test: Can Warner Bros. Break Its Box-Office Slump?

Warner Bros.' 2026 slate is underperforming—every domestic release so far opened below $40 million—and the J.J. Abrams–produced The End of Oak Street is projected to open weakly; critics' praise could help salvage the film, but the studio faces a tougher road to rebound after a 46% year-over-year drop in theatrical revenue, with Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights being the year's top performer at about $241 million worldwide.

via TheWrap|
#box-office#business#jj-abrams
Barbie Sequel Talks Stall Over Robbie's $50M Payday
entertainment12 days ago

Barbie Sequel Talks Stall Over Robbie's $50M Payday

Margot Robbie reportedly earned $50 million for Barbie as star and producer, but negotiations for a sequel have stalled after Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav allegedly refused to meet the negotiated salaries for Robbie, Gosling, Gerwig and Baumbach; six offers have been rejected, and if no deal the rights could revert to Mattel for licensing to another studio. Gerwig and Baumbach reportedly have a sequel concept but won’t share it until contracts are signed, and Gosling is said to be asking around $20 million to return.

via Page Six|
#barbie#entertainment#greta-gerwig
Amblin-Style Dino Thriller Delivers Hathaway Spotlight
entertainment14 days ago

Amblin-Style Dino Thriller Delivers Hathaway Spotlight

Early reactions to Warner Bros.’ The End of Oak Street are broadly positive, praising its Amblin-inspired dinosaur thrills and Anne Hathaway’s performance, with critics noting strong suspense and memorable dinosaur set pieces even as some call out occasional logic gaps; the film is positioned as a nostalgic throwback that could be a notable summer box-office contender alongside other dinosaur films.

via SlashFilm|
#amblin#anne-hathaway#dinosaurs