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Paramount-Warner Bros’ 0 billion merger paused by court over antitrust violation fears, delays could cost billion

Paramount-Warner Bros’ $110 billion merger paused by court over antitrust violation fears, delays could cost $1 billion

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The planned mega merger of Paramount Skydance Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., which would cost $110 billion and threaten to change the landscape of Hollywood, has run into a major legal hurdle. The companies were on the brink of closing the deal this week, but now risk putting the deal on hold for months at a cost that could quickly climb to billions of dollars. Entertainment giant Paramount, is attempting a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery worth $108.4 billion. (Getty Images via AFP) Court pauses Paramount and Warner Bros deal On Monday, a federal judge in the US granted a request from states challenging the deal to pause the tie-up for two weeks, saying it “likely” violates antitrust law. But this could only be the beginning of a long delay. In early August, US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín will hold a hearing in Oakland, California, to determine whether the acquisition should be put on ice pending the outcome of a full trial. Twelve US states, including California, are opposing the deal and …

Strong .3M Previews Signal A Potential Turnaround For Warner Bros After Supergirl

Strong $2.3M Previews Signal A Potential Turnaround For Warner Bros After Supergirl

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Evil Dead Burn North America Box Office: WB Eyes A Much-Needed Win After Supergirl’s Failure With Strong $2.3M Previews (Photo Credit: YouTube) Evil Dead Burn is the third film in the rebooted Evil Dead franchise. It has earned strong box-office numbers in North America, which could prove to be a turnaround for Warner Bros. Studios after Supergirl’s massive failure. The R-rated movie has earned more than Smile and Candyman from the previews. Keep scrolling for the deets. Evil Dead’s latest addition earned strong ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. It earned 72% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and the critics’ consensus states, “Sébastien Vanicek spills guts with glory in this latest installment of Evil Dead, featuring the meanest, nastiest, and ickiest chapter that is sure to leave fans with a wickedly satisfying Burn for more.” The audience rating stands at 81%, which is good, and with strong word of mouth, it would do well financially. Evil Dead Burn’s previews collection at the North American box office Warner Bros is having a tough time at the box office with Supergirl …

Joins The Super Mario Bros. Movie As The 3rd Fastest Animated Film Ever To Cross 0M

Joins The Super Mario Bros. Movie As The 3rd Fastest Animated Film Ever To Cross $300M

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Toy Story 5 North America Box Office: 2nd Monday Update(Photo Credit –YouTube) Toy Story 5 has achieved another major milestone at the box office in North America. It has joined The Super Mario Bros. Movie as one of the top and fastest animated films to reach this major domestic milestone. It is also set to cross the $600 million mark at the worldwide box office, given its stronghold. Keep scrolling for the deets. The movie remains isolated at the top in the domestic box office rankings. Supergirl’s underwhelming performance is benefiting only the animated movie. However, it will receive some competition from Minions & Monsters. Despite that, it has the potential to become the highest-grossing installment in the franchise. It also recorded the biggest debut of the year. Toy Story 5 crosses $300 million at the North American box office. According to Box Office Mojo’s report, Toy Story 5 collected a solid $8.2 million on its second Monday at the box office in North America. It is the 10th-biggest second Monday for animations in North …

Paramount’s 0 billion acquisition of Warner Bros cleared by US Department of Justice; what it means for Hollywood

Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros cleared by US Department of Justice; what it means for Hollywood

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The planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corp has been cleared by the U.S. Justice Department’s Antitrust Division after its findings showed it was ‘unlikely to harm competition or consumers’. Entertainment giant Paramount has been cleared for takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery worth $108.4 billion. (Getty Images via AFP) DOJ clears Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros On Friday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said it spent eight months evaluating how the transaction would affect streaming video services, traditional television and the film industry, weighing input from across the entertainment industry. “The extensive investigatory record reviewed by the Division suggests that the impact of the transaction will be to increase competition across the media and entertainment ecosystem, with benefits for American consumers and workers,” the Justice Department wrote in a statement. Paramount issued a statement thanking the DOJ for its review of the transaction. “We remain focused on completing the transaction as soon as possible and delivering its benefits to consumers, creators, and the entertainment industry as a whole,” Paramount …

How Ted Lasso & A Warner Bros. Deal Built His Fortune

How Ted Lasso & A Warner Bros. Deal Built His Fortune

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Brett Goldstein Net Worth 2026(Photo Credit –Instagram) Brett Goldstein is presently one of television’s most sought-after creative talents. He is an ace writer, performer, and comedian who has steadily built his career in the industry. The actor got his breakout role of foul-mouthed yet lovable Roy Kent in the comedy series Ted Lasso. Apart from the Emmy-winning show, over the years, he has expanded his income streams in the form of producing, screenwriting, and film projects. His growing presence in both television and film has significantly boosted his earnings over the years. Here’s a closer look at Brett Goldstein‘s net worth, salary, career earnings, and assets in 2026. What Is Brett Goldstein’s Net Worth in 2026? In the year 2026, the net worth of the British actor and comedian Brett Goldstein is approximately $10 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. The stand-up comic rose to fame with the role of Roy Kent in the popular show Ted Lasso. He also serves as the writer and co-producer of the award-winning series. His income sources include acting …

Vaazha 2 Biopic of a Billion Bros Final Box Office Collections: Blockbuster Malayalam film closes theatrical run at Rs 128 crore in Kerala

Vaazha 2 Biopic of a Billion Bros Final Box Office Collections: Blockbuster Malayalam film closes theatrical run at Rs 128 crore in Kerala

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Malayalam film Vaazha 2 is running in its final legs. The coming-of-age comedy drama, starring a bunch of newcomers, is heading to wind up its entire theatrical run at Rs. 128 crore gross at the Indian box office. It will reach Rs. 127.75 crore by the end of this week, adding around Rs. 1.50 crore to the tally.  From there, it can add around Rs. 10 to 20 lakh to the total cume in the next couple of days as it will leave the cinemas with its digital debut on Jio Hotstar in the coming weekend. The movie performed exceptionally well in the first four weeks, which made it the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time in Kerala, surpassing Lokah Chapter One: Chandra. It witnessed the first major competitor from the Mammootty and Mohanlal starrer Patriot in its fifth week, which is why the movie recorded a huge drop.  Nevertheless, the Savin Da directorial emerged as one of the most profitable films of 2026, thanks to its historic performance. For the record, the movie was mounted on an estimated …

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s billion takeover of the Hollywood giant | Hollywood News

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant | Hollywood News

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An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders’ stamp of approval, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line.Per a preliminary vote count on Thursday, the overwhelming majority of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted in support of selling the entire business to Paramount for $31 a share, the company said. Including debt, the deal is valued at nearly $111 billion. Skydance-owned Paramount wants to buy all of Warner. That means HBO Max, cult-favorite titles like Harry Potter and even CNN could soon find themselves under the same roof with CBS, Top Gun and the Paramount+ streaming service. A greenlight from company shareholders increases the likelihood of that becoming a reality. But it’s not a done deal quite yet. The acquisition still faces ongoing regulatory reviews. Warner has said it expects to close sometime in the third fiscal quarter.Meanwhile, Warner shareholders rejected a separate measure Thursday that outlined post-merger payments for company executives. Paramount’s quest for Warner has been far from smooth sailing. And while …

Avinash Tiwary says he gets more praise for shirtless scenes from men than women: ‘All gym bros send DMs’ | Interview

Avinash Tiwary says he gets more praise for shirtless scenes from men than women: ‘All gym bros send DMs’ | Interview

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Actor Avinash Tiwary has been a heartthrob ever since girls swooned over him in Laila Majnu. Since the film’s re-release, the actor has also found mainstream success, delivering hits like Madgaon Express and appearing in big films like O Romeo. As he gets ready for his next release – Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 – fans note that this is his third film where the actor has taken off his shirt, this time as he plays a pehelwan (Indian wrestler). And while one would assume this must be getting him a lot of female attention, Avinash reveals it isn’t. Avinash Tiwary in a still from Vishal Bhardwaj’s O Romeo. In a chat with Hindustan Times, Avinash talks about Ginny Wedss Sunny 2, his role, the ‘myth’ of his female fan following, and his candid thoughts on marriage. Avinash Tiwary on female attention As we ask if producers have a mandate for him to take off his shirt in films now, a flustered Avinash says he has been shirtless in only two films. That is, until his …

HBO Max launches in India through JioHotstar, Warner Bros partnership; Harry Potter, Euphoria, The Pitt to headline

HBO Max launches in India through JioHotstar, Warner Bros partnership; Harry Potter, Euphoria, The Pitt to headline

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JioHotstar and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have announced an expansion of their partnership, bringing HBO Max to India on JioHotstar. This means the extensive WBD library of shows and films will now be available exclusively for streaming in India on JioHotstar. This includes all HBO, Max Originals, along with titles from Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios. This marks the first time that all of Warner Bros titles will be available in India on a single streaming service. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be one of the highlights of HBO Max’s 2026 calendar. HBO Max launches in India Talking about HBO Max’s launch in India, James Gibbons, President of APAC, WBD, said in a statement, “India is one of the most vibrant streaming markets globally, and in JioHotstar, we have a partner with unmatched scale and a deep understanding of local audiences. The launch of HBO Max exclusively with JioHotstar marks the next chapter in our long-standing collaboration, enabling us to broaden the reach of our premium brands and franchises, …

Drops 53% On 2nd Saturday, Trails The Super Mario Bros Movie & Inside Out 2

Drops 53% On 2nd Saturday, Trails The Super Mario Bros Movie & Inside Out 2

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie China Box Office: Drops 53% On 2nd Saturday (Photo Credit: Instagram) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie drops from the top spot at the box office in China. The movie trails behind its predecessor’s daily earnings at the Chinese box office. The animated sequel also registered a noticeable drop compared to its holiday-boosted opening frame. Its hold is not as strong as The Super Mario Bros. Movie or other recent animated heavyweights, including Inside Out 2 and Hoppers. Keep scrolling for the deets. With competition heating up and momentum slightly cooling, all eyes are now on whether the film can stabilize in the coming days and translate its positive reception into stronger legs. The animated sequel is ruling the box office in North America and is eyeing a stellar weekend domestically. The film will cross a few major milestones at the box office during its second weekend. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s box office collection in China The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been performing worse at the box office in …