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In the press release announcing the deal, Netflix says it "expects to maintain Warner Bros.' current operations..., including theatrical releases for films" (Tony Maglio/The Hollywood Reporter)
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Netflix “Expects” to Keep Releasing Warner Bros. Films Theatrically
Now that that’s settled...

In the press release announcing the deal, Netflix says it "expects to maintain Warner Bros.' current operations..., including theatrical releases for films" (Tony Maglio/The Hollywood Reporter)
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/m

Netflix “Expects” to Keep Releasing Warner Bros. Films Theatrically
Now that that’s settled...

Filing: Trump added between $600K and $1.25M in Netflix bonds to his portfolio in January; he also bought between $600K and $1.25M of SiriusXM bonds (Alex Weprin/The Hollywood Reporter)
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Trump Bought Netflix Debt Amid Paramount’s Fight for Warner Bros.
New financial disclosures released Wednesday show that the President acquired Netflix bonds as Paramount was trying to pry WBD away from the streaming giant.

A European theater owners group says Netflix's Warner Bros. acquisition "represents a double risk" of fewer films being produced and getting theatrical releases (Scott Roxborough/The Hollywood Reporter)
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European Theater Owners Group Opposes Netflix-Warner Bros. Megadeal
The UNIC, which represents cinema exhibitors across Europe, fears the streamer will downgrade the theatrical experience.

Disney says ESPN is valued at ~$30B and the NFL's 10% equity stake in ESPN valued at ~$3B; Disney has the right to buy back NFL's stake in 2034, per a filing (Alex Weprin/The Hollywood Reporter)
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ESPN Valued at $30 Billion As Disney Reveals New Details on NFL Deal
Disney has the right to buy back the NFL's stake beginning in July 2034, with the league holding an option to acquire more of ESPN.

Google advises some employees on visas, including H-1B visas, not to travel outside the US due to processing delays, following new social media screening rules (Business Insider)
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Google warns some visa employees not to leave the US due to 'significant' return delays of up to a year
The US State Department said it was "prioritizing thoroughly vetting" each visa case, which could cause delays.

After a backlash, AMC opts out of screening an AI short film during its pre-show, programmed by ad company Screenvision, before feature films (James Hibberd/The Hollywood Reporter)
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AMC Theatres Will Refuse to Screen AI Short Film After Online Uproar
AMC has opted out of screening the award-winning short film during its third-party programmed pre-show, and it’s unclear if other chains will follow suit.

Filings: WBD projects CNN will generate $1.8B in revenue and $600M in adjusted EBITDA for FY 2026; docs show CNN had revenue of $2.2B in 2021 and $1.8B in 2023 (Alex Weprin/The Hollywood Reporter)
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CNN’s Financial Projections Revealed: News Giant to Hit $1.8 Billion in 2026 Revenue
Warner Bros. Discovery is revealing financial details in connection with its planned spinout of Discovery Global.

Adobe pledges ~$10M in grants and product donations in 2026 to support filmmakers, including funding creators directly for the first time (Caitlin Huston/The Hollywood Reporter)
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Adobe Pledges $10M to Film and TV Fund, Partners With Amelia Dimoldenberg
The software company is launching new partnerships with organizations including Dimoldenberg's Dimz Inc. Academy and Rideback RISE.

Mexico announces a 30% tax incentive for film and TV productions in Mexico, even as the Trump administration pressures studios to shoot more films in the US (Scott Roxborough/The Hollywood Reporter)
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Salma Hayek, Mexican President Back New 30 Percent Film Tax Incentive
Mexico unveils a series of incentives to support local cinema and attract international productions, just as the Trump government is threatening tariffs.