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Warner Bros. Discovery takeover battle intensifies between Netflix and Paramount Skydance
Netflix and Paramount Skydance are locked in competing bids for Warner Bros. Discovery after Warner's board favored Netflix’s offer; Paramount launched a hostile $77.9 billion cash bid, raising regulatory and industry-consolidation concerns.
Industry commentators warn merger could harm cinema and legacy outlets
Analysts and critics argue a Netflix acquisition of Warner (including HBO) risks eroding film preservation and theatrical culture, with outlets like Turner Classic Movies seen as particularly vulnerable.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' premieres and opens wide with star-studded events
James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash has held premieres in Wellington, London and Miami with stars including Sam Worthington and Sigourney Weaver, and critics are publishing reviews ahead of the film’s wide release.
Red Sea International Film Festival closes with major star attendance
The 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival concluded with a high-profile closing ceremony in Jeddah attended by Johnny Depp, Idris Elba, Shailene Woodley and Anthony Hopkins among others.
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele reported killed; public figures pay tribute
Reports of the deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele prompted tributes from prominent figures across the industry and political sphere, with widespread media coverage of the loss.
Faith-based films see renewed interest in Hollywood
Trade and mainstream outlets report a revival of faith-based entertainment in Hollywood, with several recent box-office and streaming successes sparking renewed studio interest.
Alex Warren's breakout year earns Grammy attention
Alex Warren’s song 'Ordinary' has been highlighted as a defining track of 2025, with Grammy consideration and industry commentary on his rapid rise.
Celebrity birthdays and seasonal profiles capture public interest
Entertainment outlets are publishing birthday round-ups and seasonal features—today’s notable birthdays include Jake Gyllenhaal—while outlets run holiday-themed celebrity coverage.
Paramount’s hostile bid highlights political and regulatory stakes
Paramount’s higher cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery and statements from CEO Larry Ellison have elevated political and regulatory scrutiny, with commentators noting potential involvement by federal decision-makers.
Music and holiday content dominate December programming
Artists and performers are releasing holiday projects and performing seasonal specials, with coverage noting Mariah Carey’s annual resurgence and new holiday albums from classical and pop artists.
Legal and financial deals reshape live-entertainment assets
Private-equity and investment moves continue in sports-entertainment, exemplified by Arctos Partners acquiring a minority interest in Monumental Sports & Entertainment in a deal advised by Kirkland & Ellis.
Festival and repertory programming revives interest in classic formats
Coverage notes a revival of high-resolution and classic film formats (e.g., VistaVision) in recent and upcoming productions, supporting renewed curator and cinephile attention.