
What if Paramount Acquires Warner Bros. Discovery?
Warner Bros. Discovery is considering acquisition offers, with Paramount Skydance being a serious bidder. This potential merger would combine major Hollywood studios, consolidate streaming services like HBO Max and Paramount+, and could lead to significant layoffs. The outcome remains uncertain as WBD evaluates strategic alternatives, including a potential split.

Amazon MGM Secures Creative Command Over James Bond Franchise for $20 Million

FilmLight Colour Awards 2025 Nominees Announced, Celebrating Excellence in Color Grading

The TCM Classic Film Festival has announced its 17th edition will take place from April 30 to May 3, 2026, in Hollywood. The event, themed “The World Comes to Hollywood,” will honor the significant contributions of immigrant artists, innovators, and craftspeople who have shaped the art, business, and cultural impact of filmmaking. Attendees can anticipate a curated selection of films and presentations that highlight the diverse influences and foundational artistry of the cinema industry’s pioneers. The historic Hollywood Roosevelt hotel will once again serve as the festival's central hub. Passes are scheduled to go on sale in December, with the full lineup and honorees to be unveiled closer to the event.

Amazon MGM has acquired creative control of the James Bond franchise for $20 million, forming a joint venture with long-time producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. This deal, far less than initial reports of $1 billion, ensures all three parties co-own the intellectual property rights. Following Amazon's 2021 acquisition of MGM, the company gained distribution rights, but this new agreement grants them significant artistic influence over future Bond productions.

The FilmLight Colour Awards, now in their fifth year, have revealed the 2025 nominees, recognizing outstanding achievements in color grading across film, television, commercials, and music videos. Esteemed features like "Sinners" and hit series such as "Severance" and "Andor" are among those honored. Cinematographer Bradford Young chairs the jury, with South Korean director Park Chan-wook as this year's guest of honor. The awards highlight the critical role of colorists in shaping visual narratives.