- deadline.com Paramount Committed To Channel 5 Amid Skydance Sale Process
Paramount is committed to Channel 5 amid the Skydance sales process, according to Sarah Rose.
> Paramount is committed to Channel 5 amid the Skydance sales process, according to Sarah Rose.
- deadline.com Lionsgate Closing In On Studio-Starz Split
Lionsgate moved a step closer to a planned split of the studio from Starz with a formal SEC filing today marking its plans.
> Lionsgate moved a step closer to a planned split of the studio from Starz with a formal SEC filing today marking its plans.
- www.thewrap.com 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 33 Finale Scores 6.36 Million Viewers, Biggest Audience Since 2020
"Dancing With the Stars" concluded its 33rd season with a ratings bang, wih Tuesday's finale bringing in 6.36 million viewers
> "Dancing With the Stars" concluded its 33rd season with a ratings bang, wih Tuesday's finale bringing in 6.36 million viewers
- www.thewrap.com Hollywood Legislators Still Confident in Tax Credit Expansion Despite Caution Over California Budget
California's legislative analyst warns that big deficits could return in Hollywood with Donald Trump back in the White House.
> California's legislative analyst warns that big deficits could return in Hollywood with Donald Trump back in the White House.
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'Beatles '64' documentary revisits the Fab Four's 1964 US visit
apnews.com Intimate documentary captures the Beatles goofing around as they take America by storm in 1964The Disney+ documentary “Beatles ’64” is a look at the English band’s first trip to America that uses rare and newly restored footage.
- variety.com CBS Countersues Sony in 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy' Fight
CBS alleges that Sony manufactured a disagreement over "Wheel" and "Jeopardy!" in order to reclaim distribution rights for free.
> CBS alleges that Sony manufactured a disagreement over "Wheel" and "Jeopardy!" in order to reclaim distribution rights for free.
- www.thewrap.com Paramount+ Grows Globally, But Licensing Deals Could Cap Streaming Potential | Charts
Paramount+ relies heavily on content from Paramount Global subsidiaries, but many of these titles are also available on competitors
> Paramount+ relies heavily on content from Paramount Global subsidiaries, but many of these titles are also available on competitors
- www.thewrap.com Sling TV to Raise Prices by $5.99 Per Month Starting in December
The hike will bring the cost of the individual Sling Orange and Blue plans to $46 per month, while Sling's Orange + Blue combo plan jumps to $65 per month
> The hike will bring the cost of the individual Sling Orange and Blue plans to $46 per month, while Sling's Orange + Blue combo plan jumps to $65 per month
- www.thewrap.com ‘The Penguin’ Rules the Streaming Roost, Holds Off Taylor Sheridan on Streaming Top 10 | Chart
The Penguin holds off Taylor Sheridan on the streaming Top 10, but Sheridan's Yellowstone landed No. 1 on Linear.
> The Penguin holds off Taylor Sheridan on the streaming Top 10, but Sheridan's Yellowstone landed No. 1 on Linear.
- variety.com Hulu, Fox Entertainment Ink 4-Year Streaming Deal Renewal
Hulu will continue to be the U.S. streaming home for Fox's "The Simpsons," "The Masked Singer" and other shows for at least the next four years.
> Hulu will continue to be the U.S. streaming home for Fox's "The Simpsons," "The Masked Singer" and other shows for at least the next four years.
- www.wired.com Could 'The Simpsons' Replace Its Voice Actors With AI?
Deepfake technology can make convincing replicas from a limited amount of data, and the show has 30 years worth of audio to work from.
> Deepfake technology can make convincing replicas from a limited amount of data, and the show has 30 years worth of audio to work from.
- www.indiewire.com The Great Comcast/NBCUniversal Cable Channel Spinoff Is Upon Us
Comcast is spinning off MSNBC, CNBC, USA Network, E!, Syfy, Fandango, and Rotten Tomatoes to form a new company.
> Comcast is spinning off MSNBC, CNBC, USA Network, E!, Syfy, Fandango, and Rotten Tomatoes to form a new company.
- variety.com Comcast Plans Massive Cable Spin-Off, Separating USA, MSNBC, Others
Comcast plans to spin off the bulk of its NBCUniversal cable networks, separating USA, MSNBC, E! and more from the NBC broadcast network
> Comcast plans to spin off the bulk of its NBCUniversal cable networks, separating USA, MSNBC, E! and more from the NBC broadcast network
- arstechnica.com Apple TV+ spent $20B on original content. If only people actually watched.
Reportedly high budget has brought Apple TV+ a lot of prestige, but not a lot of viewers.
> Reportedly high budget has brought Apple TV+ a lot of prestige, but not a lot of viewers.
- www.hollywoodreporter.com Shaun White Snowboarding League to Air on NBC and Peacock
Shaun White snowbording league The Snow League to air on NBC and stream on Peacock in deal with NBC Sports.
> Shaun White snowbording league The Snow League to air on NBC and stream on Peacock in deal with NBC Sports.
- deadline.com Max Asia Rollout: WBD Execs JB Perrette & James Gibbons On Launch
Max is launching in seven Asian countries today and we spoke to Warner Bros Discovery's JB Perrette and James Gibbons about the strategy.
> Max is launching in seven Asian countries today and we spoke to Warner Bros Discovery's JB Perrette and James Gibbons about the strategy.
- www.indiewire.com Nicole Kidman Has No Regrets About AMC Campaign: 'Meme Me'
Nicole Kidman explained why her viral AMC campaign is totally ok to meme.
> Nicole Kidman explained why her viral AMC campaign is totally ok to meme.
- www.thewrap.com Animation Guild Brings 'March on the Boss' Protests to Warner Bros.
After rallying at Netflix and DreamWorks' headquarters, animators turn their attention to the "Coyote vs. Acme" studio
> After rallying at Netflix and DreamWorks' headquarters, animators turn their attention to the "Coyote vs. Acme" studio
- variety.com LeBron James' SpringHill Co., Ben Winston's Fulwell 73 to Merge
SpringHill Co. and Fulwell 73 are set to merge as both companies hope to grow their activity in TV, film, sports, live events and branded content.
> SpringHill Co. and Fulwell 73 are set to merge as both companies hope to grow their activity in TV, film, sports, live events and branded content.
- www.thewrap.com Inside Skydance Media’s Financials: David Ellison’s Studio Has Mostly Lost Money Since 2021
The private company, valued at $4.75 billion in its $8 billion Paramount deal, relies on film, animation and licensing deals with Netflix.
> The private company, valued at $4.75 billion in its $8 billion Paramount deal, relies on film, animation and licensing deals with Netflix.