The music industry wants AI slop kicked off the charts, and it finally has a plan

Major record labels want global music charts to disqualify AI slop tracks unless they’re legally made, substantially human-created, and free of streaming fraud concerns.

Judge pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros merger

The lawsuit from the states alleges that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.

12 states sue to block Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros deal

The states allege that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.

Midjourney wants Hollywood studios to reveal the details of their AI usage

As part of an ongoing legal dispute with three Hollywood studios, Midjourney is seeking to compel those studios to reveal how they use AI themselves.

Westworld is getting a movie reboot, with the writer of Jurassic Park on board

Warner Bros. is developing a new Westworld movie with Jurassic Park writer David Koepp penning the script.

Netflix finally opens to proper theatrical releases, starting with the next “Narnia” film

Netflix is giving Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew a wide theatrical release with a full 45-day exclusivity window — a first for the streamer, and a sign that its relationship with cinemas is finally maturing.

Warner, Disney, and NBC are fighting Google & Apple over control of your smart TVs

Disney, NBCUniversal, and others are calling for stricter EU rules on smart TV platforms, arguing that companies like Google, Amazon, and Samsung increasingly control what you see on your TV.

HBO Max is cracking down on password sharing, and price hikes might be part of the plan

HBO Max is cracking down on password sharing, and price hikes might follow soon. The latest earnings call points to a familiar streaming playbook.
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What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale

Learn more about Paramount’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — a historic Hollywood megadeal valued at $111 billion — as it continues to develop.