Writers union sues to block US Paramount deal

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The Writers Guild of America (WGA) filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the $110 billion acquisition would violate federal antitrust law and harm writers.   Source: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260715-writers-union-sues-to-block-us-paramount-deal

‘Northanger Abbey’ Crew Pursue Lawsuit After $9M Jane Austen Film Collapsed, With Producers Yet To Make Good On Promises To Pay Wages

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British crew members on an adaptation of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey are pursuing legal action after the film collapsed, leaving some people so broke, they had to ask colleagues for fuel money to get home.   Source: https://deadline.com/2026/06/northanger-abbey-jane-austen-lawsuit-1236962688/