
Hollywood · Oct 9, 2026
Aaron Sorkin’s investigative drama The Social Reckoning opens in U.S. theaters on Oct. 9, 2026. Early reactions praise performances while critics note the film’s uneven direction and heavy legal vetting, and industry watchers say its timing could sharpen public and policy debate over social media accountability.

Hollywood · Oct 8, 2026
Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery formally closed this week, creating a single entertainment group called Skydance. The deal consolidates major film and television brands and raises immediate questions about production commitments, newsroom independence and employment in the United States film industry.

Bollywood · Oct 6, 2026
The Delhi High Court has sought Salman Khan’s response to a fresh application from the makers of Kala Hiran, adding another chapter to the actor’s ongoing legal battle over the proposed film and the protection of his personality rights.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 5, 2026
Paramount Skydance on Monday unveiled the executive leadership that will run the newly combined Skydance company following its anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The lineup signals an aggressive content strategy and an attempt to reassure news and entertainment employees by keeping CNN’s Mark Thompson in charge.

World News · Oct 3, 2026
Toufique Imrose Khalidi, the founder and editor in chief who transformed Bangladesh’s news landscape into the digital era, has died in London. His passing has prompted tributes across the country and renewed discussion about press freedom and digital media standards in Bangladesh.

Hollywood · Oct 2, 2026
As Paramount Skydance moves to complete its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CEO David Ellison has sought to keep CNN chief Mark Thompson in place, while CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss is not expected to play a role at CNN. The move aims to calm staff and preserve newsroom autonomy amid a sweeping Hollywood media consolidation.

Hollywood · Sep 30, 2026
Aaron Sorkin brought his new film The Social Reckoning to a UK gala screening in London on September 29, with stars Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White walking the carpet as the film begins its promotional push ahead of an October 9 release.

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
Naza, the Venice Special Jury Prize winning documentary produced by The Guardian, begins its theatrical run in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2026. The film will play in multiple territories before being made freely available online by its producer after the cinema window.