Economy Oct 06 After tumultuous fight, Paramount completes takeover of Warner Bros to become Hollywood giant Skydance By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
Arts Aug 21 Watch 6:36 Paramount's Warner Bros. bid and threat to leave California divide Hollywood The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a roadblock after California's attorney general and 11 other states sued to stop it. That move was followed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to take his… By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas
Arts Apr 13 Hollywood heavyweights voice opposition to Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their “unequivocal opposition” to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. By Jake Coyle, Associated Press
Nation Apr 06 Screenwriters union reaches four-year tentative agreement with Hollywood studios The surprise agreement came within weeks of negotiation — a stark contrast to the contentious contract negotiation three years ago when Hollywood writers went on a historic strike that partially brought the industry to a standstill. By Associated Press
Arts Dec 22 Watch 7:44 Proposed Warner Bros. sale prompts concerns among Hollywood's creative community Paramount is engaged in a battle to buy Warner Bros., but Netflix's proposed $83 billion offer is still considered the favorite, for now. Talk of this deal has triggered widespread fears in Hollywood about what this could mean for the… By Jeffrey Brown, Azhar Merchant
Dec 05 Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion By Associated Press The acquisition, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and TV under one roof and alter the entertainment industry landscape. Continue reading
Sep 29 Trump takes tariff war to the movies by announcing 100% tax on foreign-made films By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Claiming that movie production “has been stolen’’ from Hollywood and the U.S., Trump posted said he would be imposed the 100% tariff on “any and all movies” made outside of the U.S. Continue reading
Sep 22 Hundreds of stars sign ACLU letter defending free speech after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Signatories include Robert De Niro, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, and Meryl Streep, among others. Continue reading
Jul 11 11 summer movies recommended by critics right now By Jeffrey Brown, Karina Cuevas, Anne Azzi Davenport As a new “Superman” reboot opens in theaters, here's a roundup of big summer spectacles, comedies and lesser-known streaming gems. Continue reading
Jun 17 Tom Cruise finally awarded an (honorary) Oscar By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Cruise, choreographer Debbie Allen and “Do The Right Thing” production designer Wynn Thomas have all been selected to receive honorary Oscar statuettes at the annual Governors Awards, the film academy said Tuesday. Dolly Parton will also be recognized. Continue reading