entertainment industry
Disney Nominates Former Apple COO Jeff Williams to Board of Directors: Expanding Tech Leadership in Entertainment
Dec 10, 2025 04:39 pm CST
Disney has nominated Jeff Williams, Apple's former Chief Operating Officer, as an independent director to strengthen its board with tech expertise. Williams, who led Apple's Watch development and was instrumental in the iPhone launch, would become Disney's second tech executive alongside former Meta veteran Carolyn Everson if approved at the 2026 shareholders' meeting.
Netflix's $83 Billion Warner Bros Acquisition: What Subscribers Need to Know About the Media Megadeal
Dec 09, 2025 07:22 pm CST
Netflix has reassured its 300 million subscribers that its planned $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros won't immediately impact viewing experiences, despite fierce competition from Paramount Skydance. The deal would bring iconic franchises like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones under Netflix's umbrella, potentially reshaping the streaming landscape while facing regulatory scrutiny and market volatility.
The Battle for Warner Bros Discovery: Why Netflix and Paramount's $108 Billion Media Showdown Matters
Dec 09, 2025 09:35 am CST
An in-depth analysis of the high-stakes battle between Netflix and Paramount Skydance for control of Warner Bros Discovery, potentially reshaping Hollywood's landscape with a $108.4 billion deal. This acquisition would significantly impact streaming competition, content portfolios, and industry debt management while challenging Disney's market dominance.
Jimmy Kimmel Extends ABC Contract Amid Political Controversy and Trump Feud
Dec 09, 2025 07:44 am CST
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has renewed his contract with Disney's ABC network through 2027, following a high-profile clash with Trump's administration that temporarily took his show off air. The extension comes after Kimmel faced censorship attempts from the FCC and criticism from conservative media companies, highlighting ongoing tensions between political figures and television personalities in America's divided media landscape.
Trump Raises Antitrust Concerns Over Netflix's $83 Billion Warner Bros Acquisition Bid
Dec 08, 2025 12:32 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has signaled potential regulatory scrutiny of Netflix's proposed $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., expressing concerns about market concentration while praising Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. The deal would significantly expand Netflix's content library with franchises like Harry Potter and DC superheroes, excluding television channels like CNN and Discovery which would be spun off prior to completion.
600 Paramount Skydance Employees Resign Following CEO's Strict Return-to-Office Mandate
Nov 12, 2025 10:15 pm CST
Following the $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger, approximately 600 employees have resigned rather than comply with new CEO David Ellison's five-day office attendance requirement, costing the company $185 million in severance amid a larger $1.7 billion restructuring plan that includes increased AI implementation and operational streamlining.
YouTube, New Leader Of US Media Industry, Bets On AI As Key For Creating Content
Sep 17, 2025 10:07 pm CST
On its 20th birthday, YouTube is unrecognizable as the scrappy video site that began as the domain of young amateur users publishing unpolished, low-budget clips.
Pakistani Child TV Star Umer Shah Dies Of Cardiac Arrest At 15, Industry In Shock
Sep 16, 2025 02:39 pm CST
Umer rose to fame as a social media sensation and TV personality, captivating audiences alongside his elder brother, viral TikTok star Ahmad Shah.