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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” draws mixed praise but surprises with strong Rotten Tomatoes score

The sci‑fi thriller from Spielberg is described as a flawed yet entertaining ride, while its Rotten Tomatoes rating has exceeded fan expectations. The film’s reception highlights both its narrative shortcomings and its unexpected critical approval.

Also developing:

Jennifer Lopez’s “Office Romance” tops Netflix’s weekly streaming chart with 20.9 M views
A24’s horror hit “Backrooms” breaks $200M worldwide, a first for the boutique studio
Pixar unveils three new clips from upcoming “Toy Story 5” ahead of June 19 release

⭐ Big Story of the Day

States Say They Will Sue To Block Paramount/Warner Deal

The $30 billion-plus merger of Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery now faces a potential lawsuit from California, New York and other states seeking to block the deal over antitrust concerns. The filing is expected in the coming weeks, though specific complaints have not been disclosed. If the merger is not completed by October, Paramount could be required to pay shareholders roughly $6.9 million per day. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is slated to issue its decision on the acquisition soon, adding further regulatory uncertainty.

Source: ArtsJournal

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Netflix Sets Guardrails for AI Use in Content Production

The guidance is designed to help filmmakers, production partners and vendors understand when and how generative AI tools can be used in productions destined for Netflix.

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Paramount Looking to Assuage CA AG Bonta’s WBD Merger Concerns

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is currently considered the biggest state-level obstacle to the $110.9 billion Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger. As the Golden State goes, so do other states with regulatory objections to the massive deal. Now Paramount is reportedly looking to assuage Bonta’s concerns that a combination with Warner Bros. Discovery would … Continue reading "Paramount Looking to Assuage CA AG Bonta’s WBD Merger Concerns" The post Paramount Looking to Assuage CA AG Bonta’s WBD Merger Concerns appeared first on Media Play News.

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Steven Spielberg Says Alien Movie ‘Disclosure Day’ Is ‘Built on a Foundation of Truth’ | Video

"The actual idea that we have been under observation and been interacted with is something that I have always hung on to as a core truth," the filmmaker notes The post Steven Spielberg Says Alien Movie ‘Disclosure Day’ Is ‘Built on a Foundation of Truth’ | Video appeared first on TheWrap.

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HBO Max To Be Offered Through Prime Video In New Zealand

EXCLUSIVE: HBO Max will roll out on Prime Video in New Zealand when it launches later this year. The service debuts next week on June 16 and will offered to viewers locally through Prime Video, including those without Amazon subscriptions. Standard and premium plans will be offered, with subs subscribers able to reduce costs from […]

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Universal’s ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Again Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through June 7

Universal’s animated The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for a third week led the chart of the top 10 titles on Fandango’s transactional digital service Fandango at Home for the week ended June 7. Available for premium digital sale and rental starting May 19, the animated sequel to 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie finds Mario, Luigi and Princess … Continue reading "Universal’s ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Again Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through June 7" The post Universal’s ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Again Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through June 7 appeared first on Media Play News.

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