Nintendo celebrates a massive box office weekend for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie as Prime Video cancels its YA series The Runarounds. We also look at Netflix's renewal of Love on the Spectrum and Zach Bryan's weather-related concert cancellation in Tulsa.

A seismic shift in media control is underway as tech titans like Sam Altman target legacy outlets, while '60 Minutes' faces a potential overhaul and the Lord of the Rings franchise prepares to recast its iconic hero, Aragorn. We break down the potential shake-up at the legendary newsmagazine and Andy Serkis's hunt for a new King of Gondor.

Netflix unveils its star-studded cast for 'Beef' Season Two, signaling a major prestige play. We also break down WME's half-billion-dollar sale of sports firm 160over90 to Publicis Groupe and Tubi's big content expansion in Canada with titles from Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery.

A federal judge halts Nexstar's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, creating a messy legal battle over media consolidation. We also break down producer Will Packer's billion-dollar box office strategy and his take on getting audiences back into theaters.

Universal's Super Mario movie eyes a record-breaking opening, while the 'Heated Rivalry' phenomenon expands from a Verizon ad to an Off-Broadway musical. Plus, Fcked Up frontman Damian Abraham launches his own production company.

Global streaming subscription revenue crosses the $150 billion milestone as the industry shifts from subscriber growth to monetization through price hikes and ad-tier adoption. Today's briefing also covers HBO's deliberate, non-annual release strategy for its Harry Potter series, casting news for The White Lotus season four, and Mariska Hargitay's Broadway debut.

Project Hail Mary breaks records for Amazon MGM Studios with a staggering second weekend haul, contrasting sharply with the box office flop They Will Kill You. SNL UK sees a slight audience dip for its second episode hosted by Jamie Dornan, as Variety and Deadline report on its performance for Sky One.

A federal judge halted the Nexstar-Tegna merger after a DirecTV challenge, while Amazon MGM's Project Hail Mary continues its strong box office run. HBO's new Harry Potter series teaser also shattered records, becoming its most-watched trailer ever.

This episode details Netflix's latest price increase and Sony's second PlayStation 5 price hike. It also highlights the strong box office debut of the new horror film 'They Will Kill You'.

Netflix taps into live event culture with the Kill Tony podcast at WWE's WrestleMania, while Paul McCartney releases a new single demonstrating the enduring value of legacy artists. We also reflect on the passing of Dash Crofts of Seals & Crofts and his lasting musical impact.