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David Ellison agrees to buy Redstone family firm that controls Paramount

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The move represents another dramatic reversal by media mogul Shari Redstone, who controls National Amusements and its 77% voting shares in Paramount Global.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Barry Diller expresses interest in Redstone family firm (and Paramount controlling shareholder)

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After pulling the plug on the Paramount sale, mogul Shari Redstone made it known that she would entertain offers for her family holding company, National Amusements Inc., that controls Paramount's voting shares.

Monday, Jul 1

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Hunter Biden sues Fox News over mock trial program

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A fictional series on the streaming service Fox Nation showed the president's son standing trial for charges he has not faced in real life.

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What's in the new IATSE deal? Wage increases, AI rules and more

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Crew members union IATSE has released a summary of its new tentative deal with the top Hollywood studios. Here's what's in it.

Sunday, Jun 30

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Blumhouse's latest strategy to scare the hell out of you: video games

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Studios like Blumhouse, Annapurna and Bad Robot have added gaming divisions. But while games can be lucrative, they aren't a surefire win.

Saturday, Jun 29

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Judge denies Alec Baldwin's motion to dismiss 'Rust' case, allowing trial to proceed

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A New Mexico judge cleared the way for a criminal trial against actor Alex Baldwin for his role in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during filming of the movie 'Rust.'

Friday, Jun 28

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CNN Biden-Trump debate draws 51.3 million TV viewers, a major drop from 2020

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The debate was widely considered a chance for CNN to burnish its brand as a trusted purveyor of major news. The event went poorly for President Biden.

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'Inside Out 2' crosses $1 billion at box office: Kevin Costner's 'Horizon' stumbles

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'Inside Out 2" reaches $1 billion globally as Kevin Costner's risky 'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1' opens to only $11 million and "A Quiet Place: Day One" surges to $53 million

Thursday, Jun 27

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Netflix adds stages to New Mexico production hub as part of major expansion project

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The streaming service's Albuquerque facility has added four new soundstages to accommodate its film and TV productions.

Wednesday, Jun 26

20

Al Michaels returns to the Olympics — as the AI voice of Peacock

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Voice of legendary play-by-play announcer, re-created using artificial intelligence, will provide daily Olympic updates for NBCUniversal's Peacock.

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A24 valuation jumps to $3.5 billion with new funding round

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Indie studio A24 closed a new round of funding led by venture capital firm Thrive Capital. While the amount was undisclosed, the studio's valuation is now up 40%.

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Whoever wins the Biden-Trump debate, CNN hopes to claim victory

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The right wing is already attacking moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash ahead of the showdown between Biden and Trump. But it will still be CNN's night.

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Hollywood crew members reach tentative deal with major studios

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IATSE, the union advocating for Hollywood crew members, and the AMPTP, which represents the top studios, have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract.

Tuesday, Jun 25

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Paramount leaders address 'simply unacceptable' profit declines after sale talks collapse

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Paramount's "Office of the CEO" executives spoke to staff for the first time since talks for a long-anticipated deal with Skydance Media fell apart.

Monday, Jun 24

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Major record labels sue AI companies for allegedly stealing copyrighted music

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Major record labels have sued AI companies Suno and Udio for allegedly stealing copyrighted sound recordings, the RIAA announced.

Saturday, Jun 22

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NBCUniversal's Donna Langley on AI: 'We've got to get the ethics of it right'

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NBCUniversal Studio Group Chairman Donna Langley describes AI as 'exciting' but notes the 'labor piece' is important and that IP protection is key.

Thursday, Jun 20

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Fox News and others sign on to carry CNN's presidential debate

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Major broadcast networks and cable news outlets have agreed to simulcast the event featuring CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.

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Prosecutors allege Alec Baldwin engaged in 'horseplay' and acted recklessly on 'Rust' set

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Ahead of Alec Baldwin's July trial in Santa Fe, a special prosecutor alleges that videos show the actor-producer "engaging in horseplay with his gun and pulling his gun when the scene did not call for the pulling of his gun."

MoviePass secures investment from Comcast-backed venture firm amid comeback attempt

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MoviePass, the famously cheap cinema subscription service that crashed and burned, has a new investor: Comcast's Forecast Labs.

02

Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and Elon Musk: Verzuz is relaunching on X, but some aren't thrilled

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Verzuz creators Timbaland and Swizz Beatz struck a distribution deal with X to relaunch their live-event platform after a two-year drought.

Wednesday, Jun 19

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Netflix to open retail centers in Texas and Pennsylvania with live 'Bridgerton' 'experiences'

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Netflix said it will open retail stores in Dallas and King of Prussia, Pa., next year in a move to create real-life experiences for fans of shows like 'Bridgerton.'

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Disney told L.A. residents to move to Florida for a planned campus. They did, it was canceled and now they're suing

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A lawsuit seeks damages for Disney employees who moved from California to Florida after the company told them they were being transferred — and then backtracked.

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'Fight Night' producer Will Packer says he's 'living proof' that diverse content is good business

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Prolific 'Girls Trip' and 'Ride Along' producer Will Packer talks about what's coming up next for him and the 10th anniversary of his Will Packer Productions.

California lawmakers are trying to regulate AI before it's too late. Here's how

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California lawmakers are trying to get ahead of AI in the workplace, but are already playing catchup

Monday, Jun 17

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'Inside Out 2' box office smash plays head games with movie theaters

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The domestic box office has struggled so far this year, but Disney-Pixar's hit sequel has given theater owners a much needed chill pill.

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Francis Ford Coppola's epic gamble 'Megalopolis' lands distribution from Lionsgate

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Following the film's premiere at Cannes, Lionsgate announced it will distribute Coppola's ambitious fable starring Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel and Aubrey Plaza with a September release date.

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Watchdog group files IRS complaint against Epoch Times Network

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Following the U.S. indictment of Epoch Times's CFO, a watchdog group files a complaint with the IRS requesting a broader investigation into the right wing organization.

19

Shaikin: Why Dodgers' new City Connect uniforms are an L.A. blast

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The Dodgers have new City Connect uniforms, and unlike their first ones, these are better at connecting the team to the city, even if some people won't get it.

Saturday, Jun 15

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CNN is sharing its presidential debate with rivals. But there are strings attached

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Network news competitors will have to follow CNN's rules if they want to simulcast the June 27 showdown between Biden and Trump.

Friday, Jun 14

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Heading to a Disney theme park? More attendees are going into debt for the trip, survey says

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24% of Disney theme park attendees went into debt for their trip, survey finds. That number went up to 45% for parents.