Explore the shifting landscape of global entertainment as Saudi Arabia hosts the Esports Nations Cup and AI redefines filmmaking, with Flawless appointing Amit Kapur as co-CEO. Plus, celebrate industry pioneers with the upcoming biopic of legendary cinematographer James Wong Howe.

HBO launches the Harry Potter series marketing blitz with a new image and trailer tease, while the classic UK character Mr. Benn gets a modern film adaptation from proven talent. Hulu also acquires Liara Tamani's novel This Ain't Our First Rodeo for a new series.

Bollywood blockbuster Dhurandhar: The Revenge dominated the global box office, while The Academy announced its Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting recipients. Hulu also eyes a YA push, developing the high-school drama Capsized.

Kai Rivers breaks down Project Hail Mary's record-setting $80.5M debut, a major win for Amazon MGM proving original IP can dominate theatrically. Plus, he discusses the mixed reviews and ratings for Sky's debut of Saturday Night Live UK.

Studio Signal unpacks Amazon MGM's Project Hail Mary's stunning box office opening and Elon Musk's legal defeat for misleading Twitter investors. Plus, a deep dive into the global takeover of Korean culture, from BTS to Costco kimbap.

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino faced scrutiny in his antitrust trial, while Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary secured a huge box office preview. Netflix expands its live comedy specials with a Kevin Hart roast hosted by Shane Gillis.

States including California and New York are suing to block the $6.2 billion Nexstar/Tegna merger, signaling a multi-front war on media consolidation. Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk discuss the new Firefly animated series, while Prime Video and Netflix heat up the race for romance adaptations with Elle Kennedy's 'Off Campus' and more.

Jane Fonda protested the potential Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger at the Vanity Fair party, while post-Oscars buzz also covered a flat Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans reunion and Teyana Taylor's viral confrontation.

The weekend box office surged 65% with Pixar's Hoppers and the BookTok adaptation Reminders of Him performing strongly. Plus, SNL spoofed the Oscars, and a Firefly animated series with the original cast is in advanced development.

The Live Nation antitrust trial heads back to court after states rejected a DOJ settlement attempt, impacting the live events industry. Plus, SXSW debuted Kevin Bacon's meta horror film 'Family Movie' and a documentary on the cult band The Shaggs.