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Golden Globes 2026 open awards season with competitive film and TV races
The **83rd Golden Globes** take place at the Beverly Hilton, honoring 2025 film and American television and effectively launching the 2026 awards season. Warner Bros.’ *Sinners* scores seven nominations, while HBO’s *The White Lotus* leads television with six, alongside Netflix’s *Adolescence* and Seth Rogen’s industry satire *The Studio* among the major contenders.
Middle Eastern storytelling spotlighted at Golden Globes with Jafar Panahi’s Cannes winner
This year’s Golden Globes strongly highlight **Middle Eastern cinema**, with Iranian director **Jafar Panahi’s** Palme d’Or–winning film leading key categories. Coverage notes that the film, titled *It Was Just an Accident*, has become a focal point of the ceremony, signaling broader recognition for regional filmmakers on the global awards stage.
Netflix–Warner Bros Discovery megadeal advances despite rival Paramount bid
Warner Bros Discovery’s board has reaffirmed its commitment to an **US$82 billion merger with Netflix**, rejecting an updated **US$108 billion** Paramount offer as a risky leveraged buyout. The deal would give Netflix control of major franchises like Harry Potter and DC, triggering concerns in markets such as India over shortened theatrical windows and shifting power in global entertainment.
Paramount to cut about 2,000 jobs following Skydance merger
Following its **US$8 billion merger with Skydance**, Paramount is preparing layoffs affecting roughly **2,000 employees** as part of a broad restructuring. CEO David Ellison has told staff the cuts are aimed at reshaping the new Paramount, including scaling back some cable programming and exploring additional asset sales in Latin America and other regions.
Universal Music Group buys 30% stake in India’s Excel Entertainment
**Universal Music Group** is acquiring a **30% stake** in Indian studio **Excel Entertainment** for around ₹2,400 crore, marking a significant foreign investment in India’s media sector. Analysts say the deal could spur more cross‑border M&A in entertainment and deepen global distribution for Indian film and music content.
Disney’s Hulu and FuboTV live-TV merger reshapes U.S. streaming bundle
Disney has completed acquisition steps to take a **70% stake in FuboTV** and merge it with **Hulu + Live TV**, creating a larger pay‑TV streaming operator in the U.S. Both Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will keep their brands, with Fubo’s team handling carriage talks, while Disney separately plans to fold Hulu’s on‑demand content into Disney+ by 2026.
Netflix–WBD merger seen as key to Netflix’s growing ad business
Industry analysis says Netflix’s planned Warner Bros Discovery tie‑up is central to its **2026 advertising strategy**, dramatically expanding its premium ad inventory. By integrating WBD’s film and TV library, Netflix could accelerate its transition into a major ad‑supported streamer, challenging traditional TV networks and rival platforms.
PVR Inox projects record cinema footfall on strength of global and Indian film slate
Indian exhibitor **PVR Inox** expects record quarterly footfalls, citing tax cuts, aggressive promotions, and a strong mix of Hollywood and Bollywood releases. The company forecasts that the upcoming slate and improving economics will push moviegoing above pre‑pandemic levels, signaling renewed strength for theatrical exhibition in a key growth market.
Mark Ruffalo hints at possible political run with pointed public message
Actor **Mark Ruffalo**, known for playing the Hulk, issued a strongly worded political statement about the state of the U.S. and hinted he may run for office. In recent comments he criticized current leadership and suggested he is considering entering politics more directly, drawing wide media attention at the intersection of entertainment and public life.
Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors pursue citizenship in Guinea
Hollywood actors **Meagan Good** and **Jonathan Majors** are in the process of becoming **citizens of Guinea**, according to regional entertainment reports. The move has drawn interest as an example of U.S. stars deepening ties with West Africa, amid broader conversations about diaspora connections and celebrity influence on tourism and soft power.
Nikki Glaser hosts Golden Globes with comedy and controversy expected
Comedian **Nikki Glaser** is hosting tonight’s Golden Globes ceremony, with outlets highlighting her reputation for sharp, no‑holds‑barred roasts. Pre‑show coverage emphasizes both her comedic hot‑shots photo spread and speculation that her monologue may skewer Hollywood power players amid an uncertain year for studios and streamers.