Showbiz News
Dated industry announcements: executive appointments, agency signings, production starts, lawsuits and departures, attributed and updated as they develop.
WGA Sues to Block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
The Writers Guild filed an antitrust suit against the $110 billion merger on July 14, 2026, one day after twelve state attorneys general did the same.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Becomes First Billion-Dollar Release of 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie crossed $1 billion worldwide in its tenth weekend, becoming the first 2026 release to reach the mark, per AP.
DOJ Clears Paramount's $110 Billion Warner Bros. Acquisition
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division approved the Paramount-WBD merger on June 12, 2026, handing David Ellison the biggest regulatory win of the deal so far.
Cannes 2026 Market Feels the Squeeze as Streamers Tighten Checkbooks
The 79th Cannes Film Festival ran May 12-23, 2026 while its business sidelines turned cautious — too many packages, fewer big checks, and streamers picking selectively.
Warner Bros. Shareholders Approve Sale but Reject Executive Pay
WBD investors cleared the $110.9 billion Paramount sale on April 23, 2026 while voting down Zaslav's compensation package — a split verdict with real meaning.