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Hollywood talent rallies against Paramount‑Warner Bros. merger
More than 1,000 writers, actors and directors signed an open letter opposing Paramount’s multi‑billion‑dollar acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, warning it will shrink opportunities, cut jobs and limit audience choice. High‑profile signatories include Bryan Cranston, Joaquin Phoenix, Tiffany Haddish, Lily Gladstone and Yorgos Lanthimos.
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Production Resource Group Appoints Darren Pfeffer as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Global Growth
Production Resource Group (PRG) announced Darren Pfeffer as its first Chief Commercial Officer, a role created to lead revenue strategy and deepen client relationships. The veteran of Live Nation, Madison Square Garden and iHeartMedia brings nearly three decades of live‑event expertise to help PRG scale its global operations.
TPG to Acquire Learfield in $2 Billion Deal
SCOOP: TPG Agrees to Buy Learfield in Deal Worth Roughly $2 Billion: https://t.co/gqEn4QgoyH via @sportico @novy_williams @kbadenhausen
TCM Picks Up Latino Representation Documentary
Turner Classic Movies Acquires Documentary Feature ‘Beyond The Border: Latino Representation in Hollywood’ – Film News in Brief https://t.co/tKIP420nUc via @variety
Urban One Q3 Revenue Falls 16% to $92.7 Million Amid Radio, Digital Declines
Urban One reported Q3 2025 net revenue of $92.7 million, a 16% decline from the prior year, driven by double‑digit falls in radio, digital and cable. The company swung to a modest $2.5 million operating profit and cut its full‑year EBITDA guidance,...
Netflix Builds $3 Billion Advertising Engine to Lift Margins
Netflix is channeling $3 billion into an advertising‑focused growth engine, targeting $3 billion in ad revenue by 2026. The move follows the company's decision to walk away from a Warner Bros. acquisition, preserving balance‑sheet strength as it heads into its Q1 earnings...
Streaming Viewers Are OK with Double the Commercials as ‘Subscription Fatigue’ Sets In
A new MarketWatch survey finds that as streaming subscription fees climb, more viewers are willing to watch twice as many commercials in exchange for lower prices. The trend, labeled “subscription fatigue,” shows consumers prioritizing cost savings over ad‑free experiences. Respondents...
Spotify Q3 2025 Earnings Show 12% Premium Subscriber Growth, 700M MAUs
Spotify announced third‑quarter 2025 results, revealing a 12% increase in premium subscribers and a milestone of 700 million monthly active users. The company attributes the surge to a slate of product upgrades and AI integration, underscoring a healthier business outlook.
Consistent, Well‑formatted Music Builds Sync Licensing Success
If you want to break into sync licensing Write music that’s easy to use Format it properly. Pitch it consistently. Build your catalog over time. Yes, it's tiring But it works. I promise.
How an Unknown Rapper BLEW UP WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIA (Copy This)
The video chronicles how independent rapper Alumni achieved massive Spotify success—over 10 million streams and half‑a‑million monthly listeners—while maintaining a near‑invisible social‑media footprint. Spotify label‑partnership exec Jesse and veteran producer KO discuss the unconventional path that led to the breakout, highlighting...
Sponsor Interview: Grass Valley's Ian Fletcher
In this sponsor interview, Grass Valley CTO Ian Fletcher explains two emerging broadcast standards—Dynamic Media Facility (DMF) and Media Exchange Layer (MXL)—and how they are reshaping production workflows. DMF treats a broadcast plant as a software‑defined environment, using containerization and...
Watch This to 10x Your Brand Deals
The video details how YouTube strategist Anav and co‑strategist Julian transformed Dr. Justin Sun’s educational channel from modest, inbound brand deals into a major revenue stream, increasing sponsorship income ten‑fold. Their formula begins with deep brand research—understanding campaign goals, KPIs, and...
Paddington, Danny Boyle, and George Washington Are the Stars of CinemaCon in Studiocanal, Angel, and Sony Pictures Classics Presentations
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, three independent distributors—Studiocanal, Angel Studios and Sony Pictures Classics—presented their 2026‑27 theatrical slates. Highlights included confirmation of "Paddington 4" and an animated sequel, Studiocanal’s lineup of remakes such as "Escape From New York" and "The Howling,"...
Hollywood Stars Sign Open Letter Protesting Paramount-Warner Bros Merger
More than 1,000 Hollywood figures, including A‑list actors, directors and writers, signed an open letter opposing Paramount Global and Skydance’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The signatories argue the merger would shrink the U.S. studio system to four majors,...
Angel, StudioCanal and Sony Pictures Classics Urge Theaters to Broaden Their Horizons at CinemaCon
Cinema United invited three non‑mainstream distributors—Angel, StudioCanal and Sony Pictures Classics—to CinemaCon to pitch their upcoming titles to independent exhibitors. The presenters highlighted a mix of faith‑based expansions, European genre reboots and recent Sundance acquisitions, signaling a push beyond Hollywood’s...
Hollywood Is Making yet Another Roblox Movie Adaptation
Disney‑owned 20th Century Studios announced plans to adapt the Roblox horror hit *99 Nights in the Forest* into a live‑action feature film, marking its first game adaptation and the fourth Roblox title pursued by Hollywood. The game, launched in June 2025, has amassed 26 billion lifetime visits and...
Hackers Reveal Rockstar Earns Over $1 Million A Day From GTA Online
Hackers from ShinyHunters leaked internal Rockstar data showing GTA Online pulling roughly $1.3 million per day, about $10 million a week, over the past six months. Weekly revenue averages $9.6 million, with peaks near $28 million, while Red Dead Online trails at about $0.5 million...
Karnivool Announces Australian Tour After Number‑One Debut of First Album in 13 Years
Karnivool revealed a massive Australian tour as their long‑awaited album In Verses entered the charts at number one. The prog‑metal band’s first record in 13 years has sparked relief among members and reignited fan enthusiasm, setting the stage for a...
Gen Z Drives 39% Share of U.S. Box Office, Reviving Theaters
Gen Z’s ticket share rose to 39% of U.S. box‑office revenue, up from 34% in 2019, sparking a resurgence in theater attendance. Analysts credit social‑media buzz and a craving for communal, analog experiences, while theaters report stronger sell‑outs and plan...
