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Paramount Skydance has defended its attempt to buy the legendary Warner Bros. studio, in a letter to California’s top lawyer whose office is probing the $110 billion bid. Source: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260513-paramount-defends-warner-bid-amid-california-probe
Pretty Derby and Granblue Fantasy developer Cygames has announced the acquisition of domestic 3DCG and VFX company Griot Groove, effective May 1, 2026. Cygames has acquired all of the latter’s shares, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. With a 31-year … Continued
D’Amaro, who ran Disney’s parks division before stepping into the CEO role in March, said that the company’s parks are “essentially the physical centerpiece of the company. And similarly, we’re building Disney+ to serve as the immersive, interactive digital centerpiece … Continued
Whereas the sense is last year’s Cannes market was bloated with too many packages of middling quality, the early read on the 2026 offerings is more promising. American sellers cite Germany, the UK, the Nordics and Italy as among the … Continued
The screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reached a surprise four-year tentative agreement after roughly three weeks of negotiation. Source: https://nypost.com/2026/04/05/business/screenwriters-union-and-hollywood-studios-reach-4-year-tentative-deal/
Their access to international festivals and co-productions has become increasingly complicated as Israel’s image has deteriorated since the war of destruction in Gaza that followed the October 7 terrorist attack. The culture minister, for his part, is threatening to cut … Continued