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News•Mar 2, 2026
SAG-AFTRA Chief Says Union Will Render Verdict on Warner Bros. Sale to Paramount ‘When the Time Is Right’ | Video
SAG-AFTRA executive director Duncan Crabtree‑Ireland told TheWrap the union is still evaluating Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and will issue a formal verdict when the timing is right. The union’s media and labor‑economics team has been crunching data on each offer and configuration, but has not yet taken a public stance for or against the deal. Crabtree‑Ireland also reaffirmed full solidarity with the Writers Guild’s upcoming negotiations and potential strike, underscoring the broader labor context surrounding the merger.
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News•Mar 1, 2026
Where to Watch the 2026 NAACP Image Awards
The 57th NAACP Image Awards return to Pasadena’s Civic Auditorium on Feb. 28, airing live on BET and simulcast on CBS and multiple Paramount networks. Two new categories—Outstanding Editing and Outstanding Literary Work — Journalism—expand recognition to technical craft and socially conscious reporting....
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Stephen Colbert Taunts Trump Over State of the Union Ratings After His Own Go Up 7% | Video
Stephen Colbert used his Thursday monologue on "The Late Show" to mock President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, noting the speech’s 11% drop in Nielsen viewership to 32.6 million. Colbert highlighted his own program’s ratings surge, claiming a 7%...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Caterina Scorsone Sounds Off on Amelia’s Season 22 Sabbatical and Her New Love Interest
Caterina Scorsone explained Amelia Shepherd’s return to Grey's Anatomy after a seven‑episode sabbatical sparked fan excitement and highlighted the character’s mental‑health struggles following a traumatic season‑21 climax. The actress revealed that Amelia’s break was both narrative‑driven and a response to...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Paramount-WBD Pact Is ‘Not a Done Deal,’ California AG Teases ‘Vigorous’ Investigation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned that the Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger is not finalized, citing an open state investigation. Paramount’s $31‑per‑share offer has been deemed superior, prompting Netflix to step aside. Regulators must still clear the deal amid concerns...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Netflix Unscripted Live Events Head Sahara Bushue Exits
Netflix’s unscripted live events division is undergoing a leadership change as Sahara Bushue, the director of unscripted series, has left the company. Bushue was responsible for recent projects such as the Star Search reboot, Rhythm & Flow, and Building the...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Media Needs ‘Self-Critical Reflection’ After Years of Negative Trump Coverage, Axel Springer CEO Says
Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner urged media outlets to conduct a self‑critical reflection after repeatedly misreading Donald Trump’s electoral appeal, calling the coverage predictable and polarising. Speaking at Semafor’s “Restoring Trust in Media” summit, he highlighted the need for curiosity‑driven...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Ex-BBC News CEO Denies Anti-Trump Bias Amid $10 Billion Suit
Former BBC News CEO Deborah Turness acknowledged that a Trump‑focused Panorama documentary failed editorial standards, yet she rejected claims of institutional anti‑Trump bias. The documentary’s edit prompted President Donald Trump to file a $10 billion defamation suit against the BBC, which...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
PMK Names Leah Sparkes VP, Ulisses Rivera Joins as Senior Account Director
PMK Entertainment announced two senior hires: Leah Sparkes as Vice President of Television, Film and Premium Content, and Ulisses Rivera as Senior Account Director in its Strategic Communications Group. Sparkes arrives with more than two decades of high‑profile publicity experience...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Brendan Carr Blasts ‘Out of Touch’ Media, Declares ‘This Isn’t Reagan’s FCC’
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr used a Semafor media summit to defend his leadership, labeling mainstream news outlets as "drastically out of touch" with the American public. He rejected comparisons to Ronald Reagan’s FCC, insisting his approach is a...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Washington Post Editor Confronts ‘Human Cost’ of Layoffs, Says Jeff Bezos Is Committed to Paper
Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray acknowledged the "human cost" of this month’s layoffs, which saw more than 300 staffers cut, but framed the reductions as essential to stabilize finances and return the paper to break‑even. He emphasized owner Jeff...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Showrunner Mara Brock Akil Sets Debut Novel ‘The Revelation of Dionne Daphne’
Veteran showrunner Mara Brock Akil is publishing her first novel, “The Revelation of Dionne Daphne,” on June 30, 2026 through Storehouse Voices, a Crown Publishing imprint. The story follows Dionne, a 30‑something NYC beauty editor whose seemingly perfect life unravels...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Film Independent Unveils 6 Recipients of 5th Annual Amplifier Fellowship | Exclusive
Film Independent announced the six recipients of its fifth‑annual Amplifier Fellowship, each awarded a $30,000 unrestricted grant and a 12‑month mentorship program. The cohort—Akil Rashad Anderson, Aurora Brachman, Claire Brooks, A. Sayeeda Moreno, Philip Thompson and Thanh Tran—covers both fiction...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Disney+ Taps Daniel Burman as Latin America Original Content Head
Disney+ has appointed Argentine filmmaker Daniel Burman as head of original content for Latin America, starting March 25. Burman will lead creative development, talent cultivation, and integrate Latin American storytelling into Disney’s global portfolio. He brings experience from founding Oficina...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Politico Expands to Australia With ‘Playbook’ Newsletter
Politico announced it will launch a Canberra‑based edition of its flagship “Playbook” newsletter in the third quarter of 2026, marking the outlet’s first foray into the Australian market. The company rehired Ryan Heath as Australia Launch Editor to lead the effort...
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Deals•Feb 12, 2026
Kino Lorber Acquires Distribution Rights to Sundance Film 'Filipiñana'
Kino Lorber announced it has acquired North American distribution rights to Rafael Manuel’s feature debut 'Filipiñana', which premiered at Sundance and won the Special Jury Award for Creative Vision. The acquisition was negotiated by Kino Lorber’s VP of Acquisitions Karoliina...
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