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fromwww.businessinsider.com
35 minutes ago

A 'Star Wars' and 'Top Gun' producer is joining the micro drama craze. Read his pitch deck.

Micro dramas are evolving with VeYou, an app aiming to elevate the format with high-quality storytelling and AI-driven effects.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Legendary Disney composer Alan Menken on winning Oscars, Razzies and his filthy' rock musical

In early 1991, the composer Alan Menken took a keyboard to St Vincent's hospital in New York to visit his friend and creative partner, the lyricist Howard Ashman. Ashman was in the final stages of Aids-related illness, but was determined to finish his work on Disney's Aladdin.
Music production
Independent films
fromIndieWire
4 hours ago

Brands Won't Save Indie Film: They're Changing It

Independent filmmakers face financing challenges while brands are shifting towards storytelling, but brands won't fill the financing gap for traditional filmmaking.
#paramount
Media industry
fromJezebel
19 hours ago

Paramount has $24 billion in Middle East sovereign wealth funds for WBD purchase

Paramount is financing its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery with nearly $24 billion from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds.
Media industry
fromJezebel
19 hours ago

Paramount has $24 billion in Middle East sovereign wealth funds for WBD purchase

Paramount is financing its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery with nearly $24 billion from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds.
#disney
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
East Bay real estate

The quiet suburban Calif. street where Disney is the landlord

Marketing tech
fromDigiday
12 hours ago

Ad Tech Briefing: Disney and Mediaocean sound the death knell for the I/O

Disney and Mediaocean's partnership aims to streamline ad purchasing through Prisma Direct, reducing inefficiencies and costs in the media supply chain.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

The quiet suburban Calif. street where Disney is the landlord

Disney secretly owns homes on Keystone Street, creating a perfect suburban environment used for productions and corporate housing.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Disney Receives Upgrade and Is Historically Cheap Even in Harsh Scenarios

Raymond James upgraded Disney's rating to Outperform, citing attractive entry points for long-term investors amid a 13.06% year-to-date stock decline.
#film-production
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

Universal Studios Brought A Bunch Of Iconic TV Food To Life For "Fan Fest," And I'm Obsessed

Kicking off on April 23 through May 16 on select nights only, Universal Studios has a tonnnn of exciting, immersive attractions coming to their Hollywood Studios park, highlighting beloved fandoms like D&D, Super Nintendo World, Sailor Moon, and Harry Potter.
SF food
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
5 days ago

'Thank You For Generating With Us!' Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train

Generative AI is revolutionary, but it cannot replace human creativity, which is rooted in effort and experience.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
6 days ago

California Dreaming: The latest issue of A Rabbit's Foot is about the inventors and innovators of our movie-making culture

A Rabbit's Foot magazine celebrates the future of film and artistic craftsmanship while exploring California's innovative cultural landscape.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
6 days ago

New York's Big Studio Land Grab, City Makes Play For Soundstage Crown

New York's film and TV production is rapidly expanding with new soundstages and studios across the boroughs, attracting significant investment and talent.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Hollywood studios reach a tentative agreement with writers union

Writers Guild of America and AMPTP reached a tentative four-year agreement, ensuring health plan sustainability and addressing free work challenges.
fromVulture
5 days ago

New on Paramount+: April 2026

Arrival is a moody sci-fi drama about a linguistics professor, played by Amy Adams, who is tasked with finding a way to communicate with aliens that arrive on Earth.
Independent films
Music production
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Film
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Fears grow of 'Detroit-Style' decline as Hollywood jobs evaporate

Los Angeles' TV/film industry faces a significant decline, with a 30% drop in jobs since 2022, raising concerns of a 'Detroit-style' collapse.
#oscars
Media industry
fromFortune
2 days ago

Meet Gerry Cardinale, the investor behind Skydance Media's bid for Paramount | Fortune

Investing in strong intellectual property is essential for thriving amidst industry disruptions.
fromNo Film School
3 days ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Glander and producer Payson made Boys Go to Jupiter with a tiny team and a $30,000 budget, showcasing the potential of indie filmmaking in animation.
Independent films
#netflix
Television
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Opinion: Netflix is the Perfect Stock to Beat Inflation-and the Market

Netflix has outperformed the market with a 5% gain this year, showcasing resilience amid economic challenges.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Institutional Investors Pile Into Netflix Even as Company Executives Head for the Exits

Netflix shows a divide between bullish analyst ratings and insider selling, indicating mixed signals for investors.
fromAnOther
6 days ago

Films to See This April

Emma drops an absolute bombshell in the midst of a game where they're asked to reveal the worst thing they've ever done. Soon everyone around her starts to question how well they really know her.
Film
fromJezebel
3 days ago

That Jonathan Majors-Daily Wire movie has a predictably bad relationship with unions

The crew walked off the Bonfire Legend production late last week and has called a strike against the production, citing a series of labor issues.
Media industry
#creator-economy
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago
Marketing

A new studio is betting Hollywood talent and first-party data will reshape creator monetization

Linden Lane Films combines Hollywood production with top creators and proprietary data technology to capture brand advertising budgets traditionally held by premium publishers and platforms.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Oscars 2026: Why The Best Creators Build Around Pop Culture

Successful creators now build content around cultural moments and events rather than staying confined to single niches, as algorithm saturation makes niche-focused content interchangeable and undiscoverable.
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

A new studio is betting Hollywood talent and first-party data will reshape creator monetization

Linden Lane Films combines Hollywood production with top creators and proprietary data technology to capture brand advertising budgets traditionally held by premium publishers and platforms.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Oscars 2026: Why The Best Creators Build Around Pop Culture

Successful creators now build content around cultural moments and events rather than staying confined to single niches, as algorithm saturation makes niche-focused content interchangeable and undiscoverable.
#academy-awards-history
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

From banquet to broadcast: How the Oscars have transformed over nearly a century

The Academy Awards evolved from a private 15-minute dinner in 1929 to a televised spectacle, introducing sealed envelopes in 1941 to maintain suspense and breaking racial barriers throughout its history.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

From banquet to broadcast: How the Oscars have transformed over nearly a century

The Academy Awards evolved from a private 15-minute dinner in 1929 to a televised spectacle, introducing sealed envelopes in 1941 to maintain suspense and breaking racial barriers throughout its history.
Media industry
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Inside the Los Angeles real estate owned and occupied by Warner Bros and Paramount

A potential Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would consolidate significant Los Angeles real estate holdings, with Warner Bros. controlling 4.1 million square feet primarily in Burbank and Paramount owning approximately 1.85 million square feet.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Where to See a Movie in Los Angeles, the Heart of American Cinema

Los Angeles is home to more than a dozen one-of-a-kind cinemas that operate on their own terms. Some of these theaters have been around for 100 years, and in classic LA fashion some of them are owned by living LA legends-think Quentin Tarantino and Kyle Ng. Kristen Stewart recently announced she's also jumping into the mix with her purchase of Los Angeles's Highland Theatre.
Los Angeles
#academy-awards
Television
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

What to Expect From the Oscars Telecast (And What We'd Change)

The 98th Academy Awards will air Sunday with Conan O'Brien hosting; success depends on film selections, acceptance speeches, and production choices like clips and musical performances.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Oscars: Hollywood to hand out one award after another

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony features Conan O'Brien as host for the second time, with 'Sinners' leading with 16 nominations and Jessie Buckley favored to win Best Actress for 'Hamnet'.
Film
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

Hear us out: The real stars of this year's Oscars are actually the filming locations

Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners, a Southern Gothic drama blending horror and supernatural elements set in 1932 Mississippi Delta, while other major Oscar winners included Joachim Trier for Best International Feature and Jessie Buckley for her role as Shakespeare's wife Agnes.
Film
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

Hear Us Out: The Real Stars of This Years's Oscars Are the Filming Locations

Michael B. Jordan won his first Oscar for Best Actor in the Southern Gothic drama Sinners, a horror-supernatural film set in 1932 Mississippi Delta that achieved record-breaking 16 nominations.
Television
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

2026 Oscars: Join Our Live Blog

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony airs March 15 at 7 pm ET on ABC and Hulu, hosted by Conan O'Brien, with a new voter requirement to watch all nominated films.
Television
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

What to Expect From the Oscars Telecast (And What We'd Change)

The 98th Academy Awards will air Sunday with Conan O'Brien hosting; success depends on film selections, acceptance speeches, and production choices like clips and musical performances.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Oscars: Hollywood to hand out one award after another

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony features Conan O'Brien as host for the second time, with 'Sinners' leading with 16 nominations and Jessie Buckley favored to win Best Actress for 'Hamnet'.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Paramount just nabbed 2 big hires as it looks to jump-start its streaming ads business

As we accelerate toward a streaming-centric future, Danielle's deep expertise across entertainment, sports and technology is invaluable. She will play a critical role in connecting our most valuable assets with brand marketers and agency partners, helping deliver a seamless, client-first experience across the Paramount ecosystem.
Careers
fromLos Angeles Times
14 years ago

Paramount Pictures plans $700-million upgrade to Hollywood lot

We have run out of options for creating more production space," said Frederick Huntsberry, Paramount's chief operating officer. The internal expansion would create nearly 7,300 jobs during construction and accommodate 5,500 permanent workers at the studio.
LA real estate
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2026 Oscars

This year's Oscars ceremony successfully celebrated film through thoughtful hosting, diverse award winners, and production quality that prioritized respect for cinema over self-importance.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Warner/Paramount sets up Hollywood to shrink from Big 5 to Big 4, a decade after Disney took out number 6 | Fortune

Simply put, it was no longer "financially attractive," the company said. In December, Netflix had reached a deal to acquire some of Warner Bros. Discovery's assets: Their library, movie studio and HBO. Almost immediately Paramount, who months earlier had expressed interest in purchasing Warner Bros., initiated a hostile takeover bid for the whole company, which culminated in a $31 per share offer this week.
Miscellaneous
#media-merger
fromAxios
1 month ago
Media industry

Hollywood's mega-merger battle ends with Warner Bros. as the real winner

fromAxios
1 month ago
Media industry

Hollywood's mega-merger battle ends with Warner Bros. as the real winner

LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

After Warner Bros. merger, changes are coming to the historic Paramount lot. Here's what to expect

Paramount plans to consolidate studio operations at Warner Bros.' Burbank lot while monetizing its historic Melrose Avenue property through leasing and redevelopment to manage $79 billion in acquisition debt.
Film
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.
Independent films
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Why Universal Committed to Keeping Movies in Theaters Longer

Universal Pictures extends theatrical exclusivity windows to five weeks immediately and seven weeks by 2027, though most viewers already wait longer for streaming access via Peacock subscription service.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

And the winner is ... all of us? How the Oscars have changed for the better

The traditional fall film festival circuit's influence on Oscar success has significantly diminished as major winners now emerge through wide studio releases and alternative pathways.
Media industry
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

YouTube Just Hit Major Milestone That Has Hollywood Rattled

YouTube's $40.4 billion in 2025 advertising revenue surpasses combined ad revenue of Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery, establishing it as the world's largest media company.
Media industry
fromTheStreet
3 weeks ago

YouTube just crushed Hollywood in a major milestone

YouTube's 2025 revenue exceeded $60 billion, surpassing Netflix and becoming the largest advertising platform, overtaking combined revenues of Disney, NBC, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery for the first time.
Film
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

3 AI trends in Hollywood to discuss at Oscars parties

AI's rapid evolution in filmmaking is creating new ethical, aesthetic, and storytelling challenges that are reshaping Hollywood conversations and industry practices.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

A House Full of Stage Presence

The Center Theatre Group's 30th anniversary reception was held at the Wassermans' prestigious Beverly Hills home, showcasing its renowned art collection and expansive grounds to impressed guests.
Film
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The Oscars' Best Picture category exposes a harsh new reality for Hollywood | Fortune

Hollywood's film production is collapsing, with no Best Picture nominees filmed on Los Angeles soundstages, shoot days plummeting 46% since 2022, and 41,000 industry workers departing.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. after Paramount's offers 'superior' deal

Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to merge with Paramount after Netflix declined to match Paramount's $111 billion offer, ending a major Hollywood bidding war.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What happens to CNN if Paramount buys Warner Bros. Discovery?

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes CNN, raises concerns among journalists about potential job cuts and editorial independence amid regulatory review and political pressure.
Business
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Warner Bros investors torn on Paramount Skydance bid

Warner Bros faces competing offers from Paramount and Netflix; investors are split over which offer provides superior net value after breakup fees, financing and debt concerns.
Media industry
fromVulture
1 month ago

One Nepo to Rule Them All

David Ellison acquired Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion after nine rejected bids, gaining control of major film studios, cable networks, sports rights, and streaming platforms despite the substantial cost relative to his initial offer.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Oscar predictions: Film expert makes picks for Hollywood's biggest night

'Sinners' makes Oscar history with 16 nominations, while the ceremony features legendary veterans receiving their first nominations alongside emerging talent.
Film
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

How to Watch the 2026 Oscars

The 98th Annual Academy Awards ceremony airs March 15, 2026, and can be watched on ABC, Hulu, and various streaming platforms both domestically and internationally.
#media-consolidation
Media industry
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Debt Is Now One of the Most Powerful Creative Executives in Hollywood

Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery creates a combined company with $79 billion in debt that will fundamentally shape creative decisions and risk tolerance in Hollywood.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Debt Is Now One of the Most Powerful Creative Executives in Hollywood

Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery creates a combined company with $79 billion in debt that will fundamentally shape creative decisions and risk tolerance in Hollywood.
Media industry
fromFortune
1 month ago

3 things we will never know after Netflix pulled out of the Warner Bros. bidding, handing it to Paramount | Fortune

Paramount Skydance won the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war over Netflix, leaving unresolved questions about theatrical distribution, streaming consolidation, and Hollywood's future structure.
Film
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Of Course Oscar Voters Still Aren't Watching All the Movies

The Academy's new requirement for voters to certify they've watched all nominated films relies on an honor system that voters are openly admitting to circumventing through false attestations and technical loopholes.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Now What? 7 Big Questions We Have Now That Paramount - Not Netflix - Is Buying Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix withdrew from a $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing Paramount-Skydance to acquire WBD for $111 billion instead.
Media industry
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Paramount wins the battle for Warner Bros after Netflix declines to match the bid

Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's superior bid for Warner Bros Discovery studios, citing that the deal was no longer financially attractive at the required price.
Television
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

How the Netflix-Warner Bros. mega-deal happened | CBC Accessibility

Netflix will buy Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studio division for $72 billion in cash to outbid Paramount, reshaping the global entertainment industry.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

This Is the Weekend That Will Decide the Oscars

Sinners secured enough BAFTA wins to remain competitive in the Best Picture race against One Battle After Another before final Oscar voting.
#mergers--acquisitions
fromFortune
2 months ago
Media industry

A cautionary Hollywood tale: the Ellisons' lose-lose Paramount positioning | Fortune

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Film

Warner Bros. reopening takeover talks with Paramount, but Netflix deal still favoured | CBC News

fromFortune
2 months ago
Media industry

A cautionary Hollywood tale: the Ellisons' lose-lose Paramount positioning | Fortune

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Film

Warner Bros. reopening takeover talks with Paramount, but Netflix deal still favoured | CBC News

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Netflix and Paramount deals are both wrong for Warner Bros Discovery and democracy

Donald Trump wants CNN sold. He has said so repeatedly and publicly, demanding it should be sold in any deal involving Warner Bros Discovery. Now one of America's largest media companies is racing to oblige him, while another looks to consolidate its power. Wednesday's House judiciary hearing on streaming competition where lawmakers voiced concern over the Trump administration's influence and a potential merger's toll on consumers made clear just how dangerous both options are for free speech, audiences and democracy itself.
Media industry
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

James Cameron Doesn't Want Netflix Buying Warner Bros.

A Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. risks undermining theatrical distribution and exhibition, threatening cinema releases and the jobs dependent on theatrical output.
Film
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

Which films dominated the Oscar nominations and how to watch them

Sinners led with 16 Oscar nominations and One Battle After Another earned 13, with Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan receiving major nominations.
Film
fromwww.vulture.com
2 months ago

New on Paramount+: February 2026

Kate Hudson's Penny Lane performance in Almost Famous is memorable, and Almost Famous is always worthy of a rewatch; streaming February 1.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Oscars Are Trying to Be Relevant Again

Warner Bros. led Oscar nominations with Sinners earning a record 16 nods, signaling major-studio success and renewed adult-audience interest amid merger uncertainty.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Where to watch all the Oscar-nominated movies in the US

The 2026 Oscar-nominated films are available across theaters, streaming services, and on-demand platforms, with availability varying by film and distributor.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Independent studios scramble to stay afloat as film and TV production lags

Last week, he opened a $230-million movie and television studio on the edge of the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles nestled alongside the dramatic new Sixth Street Bridge. The state-of-the-art complex has five sound stages, offices and other proper movie studio features such as a mill, commissary and base camp. "We just had all the major networks, all the major streaming platforms walk through this facility and they can't believe how nice it is," said Wainright, managing partner of East End Studios.
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