Merger
Netflix addresses a subscription shake-up that could reshape how you stream
Free Netflix? A co-CEO just weighed in on the rumored no-cost tier for the app, spelling out where the idea stands now—and what it would take to make it real.
July 18, 2026 5:15 pm
The Batman Part II is quietly derailing James Gunn’s DCU—and it should have been canceled years ago
DC Studios’ Batman headache just got worse. With The Batman Part II pushed to 2028, the case is louder than ever that James Gunn should’ve axed Matt Reeves’ sequel when he cleared out the DCEU in 2022—because this holdover is tripping up the DCU before it can get moving.
July 15, 2026 5:54 pm
Writers Guild of America sues to block Warner Bros and Paramount’s $110 billion mega-merger — here’s what’s at stake
Hollywood’s mega-merger just hit another legal wall. The Writers Guild of America is suing to block Warner Bros. and Paramount’s $110 billion tie-up, arguing it would upend the writers’ job market as opposition spreads beyond regulators.
July 15, 2026 5:45 pm
The real reason HBO Max canceled Raised by Wolves before season 3
After years of speculation, the mystery behind HBO Max canceling Raised by Wolves is finally nailed down: executive producer David W. Zucker says a corporate merger killed the planned third season. The critically buzzy sci-fi drama was building steam, but the post-merger shake-up sealed its fate after just two seasons.
July 13, 2026 1:58 pm
2026 gets its second billion-dollar movie as Michael rules the box office
Michael just joined the billion-dollar club, becoming 2026’s second film to clear the $1 billion box-office mark.
July 12, 2026 4:24 pm
Paranormal Activity just found its new lead: Sonia Mena
Sonia Mena boards the new Paranormal Activity movie, set to star opposite freshly announced lead Chase Yi.
July 1, 2026 6:42 pm
Netflix sets sights on Lionsgate after Warner Bros. pursuit stalls
Netflix is circling Lionsgate, according to a new report, after striking out on Warner Bros. Discovery and Roku. A Warner Bros. merger idea has fizzled, and now Lionsgate is in the streamer’s sights.
June 17, 2026 4:56 pm
Fox just bought Roku in a massive $22 billion deal
Fox is snapping up Roku in a $22 billion blockbuster, folding its sports, news, and entertainment into the streaming hub. The deal creates a new streaming powerhouse and could rattle rivals across the ad-supported landscape.
June 15, 2026 10:58 am
Justice Department greenlights Paramount’s blockbuster takeover of Warner Bros.
Hollywood earthquake: The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division has greenlit Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion bid for Warner Bros., setting the stage for a mega-studio mashup.
June 13, 2026 10:11 am
Chris Pratt Wants Star-Lord to Team Up With Deadpool — Is the MCU Ready?
Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt just revealed the Marvel hero he most wants to team up with — and his pick is bound to get fans buzzing. Find out who he’s eyeing for a dream crossover.
June 2, 2026 5:15 pm
Stephen Colbert Sets the Record Straight on Claims He Only Landed a Lord of the Rings Writing Gig for Fame
Stephen Colbert pushes back at backlash over his role in a new Lord of the Rings movie, saying some fans assume he’s involved only because he’s famous. As The Late Show nears its final episodes, he reflects on his run and addresses CBS’s controversial decision.
May 7, 2026 5:34 pm
5 Powerhouse Studios Go to War Over Michael B. Jordan's Battlefield
A Hollywood bidding war is erupting as Warner Bros., Universal, and others scramble to lock down Jordan and Christopher McQuarrie’s next project.
May 1, 2026 12:21 pm
Rush Hour 4 Stalls Amid Reported Salary Cuts for Returning Stars
Rush Hour 4 hits the brakes as production stalls indefinitely amid a salary showdown with its leading stars.
April 27, 2026 11:19 am
WBD Shareholders Greenlight Paramount Merger, Snub David Zaslav Payday
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders greenlight the $110 billion Paramount merger — then vote down co-CEO David Zaslav’s payout.
April 27, 2026 7:07 am
Matlock Season 2 Finale Cracks the Wellbrexa Case — Then Turns the Tables
Matlock Season 2 slams the Wellbrexa mystery shut with long-awaited answers, major arrests, and a turning point for its core players—then drops a twist that proves the real fallout is just beginning.
April 24, 2026 11:38 am
Paramount Scores Key Win on the Road to a Warner Bros. Takeover
Paramount has won approval to take over Warner Bros., clearing a major hurdle and setting the stage for a blockbuster shake-up across Hollywood.
April 23, 2026 4:40 pm
Warner Bros.’ 2027 and Beyond Mega Slate: Every Movie Confirmed
The studio is packing the calendar for its biggest year yet, stacking tentpoles, bold originals, and franchise power plays back to back.
April 20, 2026 3:03 pm
Paramount–Warner Bros. Deal Faces A-List Pushback From Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal and Others
Opposition to the Paramount-Warner mega-merger has surged past 3,000 challengers, intensifying pressure on regulators and raising the stakes for the deal.
April 16, 2026 11:30 am
Is Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Secretly Setting Up Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy 4?
Where does Lee Cronin's The Mummy fit in the Universal Monsters canon? Many aren't sure.
April 16, 2026 11:00 am
CinemaCon 2026: First Looks, Surprise Screenings, and the Power Moves Set to Define Hollywood’s Next Year
Las Vegas rolls the dice this week as CinemaCon 2026 kicks off and the biggest studios unleash fresh footage, surprise slates, and first-look trailers. Expect headline-making reveals, franchise shake-ups, and bold originals aiming to set the box office agenda for the year ahead.
April 14, 2026 11:42 am
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