Hollywood · Oct 5, 2026
Paramount Skydance has tapped Mattel chairman and chief executive Ynon Kreiz to be co chief executive of the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. businesses, a high profile operational hire that arrives as a federal judge cleared a settlement that all but paves the way for the blockbuster takeover to close in early October. The move signals a shift toward integrating two of Hollywood’s biggest studios while promising increased U.S. film investment and production output.
Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 5, 2026
The Dovzhenko Centre’s Ukrainian New Wave short film almanac completes its Kyiv run on October 5, showcasing eight recent works by emerging directors that examine love, loss and connection under the strains of war.
Hollywood · Oct 3, 2026
With a federal order clearing the way for the merger, Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison announced the combined company will adopt the Skydance name, a move that comes as Warner Bros. film coheads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy are reported to be leaving the studio before the October 6 closing.
Hollywood · Oct 2, 2026
Barking and Dagenham’s long‑running bid to host a major film studio took a visible step forward on October 2, 2026, as council regeneration body Be First published updated designs and signaled a fresh planning push for an 18 to 22 acre campus that backers say will attract large scale feature shoots and deliver local jobs and supply chain opportunities.
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.
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.
Hollywood · Sep 29, 2026
London has become a frenetic production hub this autumn, with Warner Bros and international studios staging large scale shoots across the capital. The surge in activity highlights Britain’s continued place at the centre of global blockbuster and prestige television production.
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.
Hollywood · Sep 28, 2026
Sam Mendes’ four film Beatles project has resumed UK location shooting this month, with large scale sets and the cast spotted across Liverpool and smaller heritage towns such as Saltaire. The production is bringing economic activity, road closures and fresh debate over on street filming to communities that helped shape the band’s story.
Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 28, 2026
Belo Horizonte’s CineBH festival opens its 20th edition with a high profile opening featuring Mayra Andrade and a wide slate of Brazilian films, underscoring the festival’s renewed focus on regional cinema and industry connections. The program and market events were published and materially updated on September 28, 2026.
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.
