This week, we're tracking a box office showdown between Mortal Kombat II and The Devil Wears Prada 2, a bizarre lawsuit against James Cameron over Avatar's AI-generated characters, and Werner Herzog's dramatic exit from the Cannes Film Festival. Plus, Nexstar's CEO signals a major battle with regulators over the company's pending merger with Tegna.This week, we're tracking a box office showdown between Mortal Kombat II and The Devil Wears Prada 2, a bizarre lawsuit against James Cameron over Avatar's AI-generated characters, and Werner Herzog's dramatic exit from the Cannes Film Festival. Plus, Nexstar's CEO signals a major battle with regulators over the company's pending merger with Tegna.

We break down Sony's complex earnings report, where booming anime demand is balancing major struggles at VFX house Pixomondo and gaming studio Bungie. Plus, we explore how Los Angeles's new Metro D line extension is quietly reshaping the industry's physical infrastructure by connecting landmarks like the Academy Museum and SAG-AFTRA offices.

Nexstar's CEO vows to fight for the challenged Tegna merger in a battle against regulatory overreach. Plus, we break down Warner Bros. Discovery's staggering $2.9 billion loss and the massive merger costs behind the number.

This episode covers a sunny summer box office forecast following the success of The Devil Wears Prada 2, the NFL's massive new $110 billion rights deal and its impact on the TV landscape, and the American Film Market's 2026 strategic shift to a New Global Screen Economy.This episode covers a sunny summer box office forecast following the success of The Devil Wears Prada 2, the NFL's massive new $110 billion rights deal and its impact on the TV landscape, and the American Film Market's 2026 strategic shift to a New Global Screen Economy.

Paramount's streaming business beats expectations after a price hike, fueled by the expanding Yellowstone universe and its new spinoff, Dutton Ranch. Plus, we break down Elon Musk's $1.5 million settlement with the SEC over his acquisition of Twitter.

This episode breaks down the false rumor of GameStop buying eBay and Roblox's major push to attract adult gamers by increasing pay for 18+ content creators. We also look at AGC Studios launching sales for 'Critterz', an AI-produced animated film from the writers of 'Paddington in Peru'.

We break down the box office success of the musical Michael and a buzzy Saturday Night Live featuring Olivia Rodrigo and Aziz Ansari. Plus, we explore Roblox's strategic pivot to attract adult game developers and Zayn Malik’s U.S. tour cancellation.

This week, we break down YouTube's massive $10 billion ad revenue and Roblox's big play for adult gamers that sent its stock tumbling. We also explore the growing political opposition threatening the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger over national security concerns.

A California congressman urges the F.C.C. to block the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger over national security concerns, while Big Tech's staggering $190 billion AI investment signals a massive power shift away from Hollywood.

We break down TheWrap's slow-burn summer box office forecast and Prime Video's big bet on YA book adaptations. Plus, a look at PRS for Music's record-breaking royalty collections and what's next for the James Bond franchise.