
Hollywood · Oct 1, 2026
A federal judge approved a settlement with 12 state attorneys general that removes the last major legal obstacle to Paramount Skydance's approximately $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, setting the stage for the deal to close in early October and triggering broad implications for film production, newsroom oversight and industry consolidation across the United States.

Hollywood · Sep 30, 2026
TheWrap’s flagship conference TheGrill opened at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles on September 30, 2026, pulling together studio chiefs, distributor executives, creator economy founders and ad and tech partners to debate AI, M and A, theatrical demand and what will actually fill seats in the coming years.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 30, 2026
The 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival concludes on September 30, 2026, after a week of premieres, industry debate over AI in filmmaking, and announcements about new Chinese projects from established directors.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Sep 30, 2026
Netflix has begun streaming Mononoke the Movie: Chapter III , The Curse of the Serpent, bringing the Japanese Mononoke film trilogy to a worldwide audience and making Japan’s celebrated Medicine Seller saga available in one place for the first time.

Hollywood · Sep 30, 2026
Paramount Skydance’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery reaches the contractually set September 30 milestone, shifting economic pressure onto the deal as state antitrust litigation continues and a daily ticking fee structure stands ready to begin if closing slips.

Social Media News · Sep 30, 2026
Finland's national online regulator has signalled a stepped up enforcement posture under the EU Digital Services Act, prioritising protections for children and faster responses to platform removals and transparency requests. The move comes as the EU finalises guidance on how DSA and privacy rules interact.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Sep 30, 2026
Prime Video India unveiled a refreshed, wide ranging slate of upcoming films and series that doubles down on regional storytelling, theatrical collaborations through Amazon MGM Studios India, and new partnerships with major Indian talent and production houses.

Hollywood · Sep 30, 2026
The BFI has confirmed the speakers and events that will anchor the 70th BFI London Film Festival’s Screen Talks programme, with a roster of major filmmakers and actors due in the capital as the festival prepares to open in early October.

Hollywood · Sep 29, 2026
Bob Chapek’s memoir Behind the Castle Walls arrives on September 29, 2026, placing his account of the 2020 to 2022 era at Disney into the public record and renewing debate in Hollywood over corporate influence, creative control, and the company’s cultural controversies.

Social Media News · Sep 29, 2026
The federal government renewed public-facing materials on the Safe Social Media Act, known as Bill C-34, on September 29, 2026, restating objectives and regulatory tools for protecting children online as scrutiny from privacy advocates and industry grows.

Hollywood · Sep 28, 2026
A coalition of filmmakers, press freedom groups and industry advocates filed formal papers on Monday to oppose the settlement that would allow Paramount Skydance to proceed with its acquisition of Warner Bros., arguing the deal will concentrate media power and entrench editorial risks for major U.S. news outlets.

Bollywood · Sep 28, 2026
During the September 27 Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20, Salman Khan warned about the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes and called for criminal penalties, saying imprisonment may be needed to deter misuse. His remarks have reignited debate in India about regulation, platform responsibility and celebrity safety.

Hollywood · Sep 28, 2026
At the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift debuted a cinematic new video for Patient Zero, directed by the artist and featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell. The premiere and Swift's inaugural Artist Director Honors mark a milestone for pop-directing and the blending of film and music industry talent in Hollywood.

Bollywood · Sep 28, 2026
A violent confrontation at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute on September 28 has drawn wide attention after students protested a right wing event, leaving multiple people injured and prompting criticism from filmmakers including Anurag Kashyap.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 24, 2026
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival returned to Toronto with a record slate of films, a strong showing of Canadian premieres and runaway red carpet fashion, even as the industry and audiences grappled with questions about artificial intelligence and cultural priorities.