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Major Mergers Shake Up Indie Media Landscape
Oaktree Capital completed acquisition of FilmRise and merged it with Shout! Studios to form Radial Entertainment, expanding its content library to about 70,000 titles. Key executives Garson Foos and Danny Fisher take leadership roles in the new company aimed at bolstering digital streaming and content partnerships.
Paramount Skydance Prepares Cash Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Following the recent merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media, the new conglomerate eyes a nearly all-cash acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This potential deal could significantly reshape Hollywood's competitive landscape, pending the results of Warner Bros. Discovery's current sale process.
'Zootopia 2' Breaks Box Office Record in China
The Disney sequel 'Zootopia 2' sets a new milestone as the first Hollywood film to earn over $100 million in a single day in the Chinese market, surpassing the previous record held by 'Avengers: Endgame' and positioning itself as a top-grossing Hollywood release globally.
Emma Heming Willis Declares 'Die Hard' a Christmas Movie
Emma Heming Willis expressed her opinion supporting fans who consider 'Die Hard' a Christmas movie despite Bruce Willis's previous denial. The film has become a seasonal staple in the Willis household, reflecting ongoing debates in pop culture about the movie’s holiday status.
Holiday-Themed Entertainment Highlights Across TV and Streaming
Tonight features finales and premieres such as 'Hal & Harper' limited series finale on Mubi, 'Married to Medicine' Season 12 on Bravo, and 'The Chair Company' finale on HBO. Festive specials like 'Dancing With the Holidays' on ABC and 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' on NBC celebrate the season with star performances including Marc Anthony and Gwen Stefani.
Netflix Docuseries 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' Debuts
Netflix released a four-episode docuseries examining the complex life and career of media mogul and music legend Sean Combs, exploring his impact and controversies in depth for viewers this holiday season.
Elizabeth Holmes Spends Time with Family in Prison
The controversial former CEO Elizabeth Holmes has been documented spending holiday time with her husband and children at Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas, highlighting her ongoing incarceration while she remains a figure of public interest.
'Wheel of Fortune' Awards Million-Dollar Bonus Round Prize
Christina Derevjanik became the fifth contestant to win the $1 million bonus round prize on 'Wheel of Fortune,' marking the first grand prize awarded since 2021 on the iconic show’s flagship syndicated version.
Omnicom Finalizes Acquisition of Interpublic Group
Omnicom Group has completed its acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, forming the world’s largest advertising and marketing communications holding company following regulatory approvals.
Upcoming TV Highlights Through Early December
Viewers can look forward to over 60 premieres and finales including 'World + Music' featuring artists like John Legend and Alanis Morissette, holiday movies on Lifetime and Hallmark, and the 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent' season finale.