We break down the weekend in entertainment, from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's box office dominance and surprise Coachella guests to Disney's teased re-release of Avengers: Endgame. Then, we look ahead to the N.A.B. Show in Las Vegas and the massive buzz around Artificial Intelligence.

We break down the growing regulatory pushback against media consolidation, from the blocked Nexstar-Tegna merger to scrutiny of Live Nation. Plus, we explore why personality-driven content is king as Netflix signs Brian Williams and Hulu acquires several popular video podcasts.

We explore theater owners' post-CinemaCon optimism amid the Paramount-Skydance drama, Hulu's savvy acquisition of video podcasts like 'Handsome', and Disney+'s record-setting K-drama hit 'Perfect Crown'.

Today's M&E intelligence briefing from Kai Rivers. Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Democratic Senators urge courts to scrutinize Live Nation's DOJ settlement amid concerns over antitrust enforcement. We also cover the Producers Guild's new toolkit designed to help make the business case for sustainability on set.

Global ad revenue growth faces a potential $50 billion hit due to the war in Iran, while opposition mounts against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, with figures like Damon Lindelof voicing concerns. Separately, Janus Films acquired US rights to Kurosawa Kiyoshi's new film, 'The Samurai and the Prisoner', ahead of its Cannes premiere.

Damon Lindelof warns the proposed Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger could turn the Warner Bros. lot into a ghost town, impacting thousands of jobs. The UK's CMA is now reviewing the deal, while Cinema United expresses confidence in movie theaters.

Today's M&E intelligence briefing from Kai Rivers. Sunday, April 12, 2026.

This week, we break down the chaotic Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger saga, the massive box office success of Universal's 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie', and the Department of Justice's game-changing antitrust investigation into the NFL's media rights.

Today's M&E intelligence briefing from Kai Rivers. Friday, April 10, 2026.