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As Warner Bros. prepares to be absorbed into Netflix in an eighty-two point seven billion dollar deal, the biggest question among comic-book fans and industry watchers is simple: What happens to DC Studios? What happens to James Gunn and Peter Safran? via: CBM The big question on comic book fans' minds regarding Warner Bros. Discovery's sale is: What will happen to DC Studios? There's been a lot of speculation about the future of the company, led by James Gunn and Peter Safra

Netflix has shared an update on subscription prices and the future of HBO Max. via: Deadline Around 24 hours after Netflix came to a $83 billion deal to buy Warner Bros‘ TV and film studios, streamer HBO Max and HBO, the Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters-run streamer has sent a note to its over 82 million U.S. subscribers telling them “nothing is changing.” In fact, in links from a four paragraph email from the “Netflix team,” the phrase “nothing is changing” comes up again and ag

Netflix has entered exclusive talks with Warner Bros. Discovery to acquire the company’s film and television studio, as well as the HBO Max streaming service. via: The Wrap WBD has selected Netflix after the streaming giant offered $30 a share for the studio and streaming assets, according to two people familiar with the deal talks. The deal also includes a $5 billion break-up fee to match the terms that Paramount added with its bid. While its unclear what the makeup of the n

Netflix unveiled the full list of cities and theaters participating in fan screenings of the Season 5 finale of Stranger Things, which has been confirmed to have a runtime of 2 hours and five minutes. via: EW Series creators Matt and Ross Duffer signaled "about two hours" during early press for the fifth and final season of the series, but Netflix confirmed the duration in announcing the 500-plus locations across North America for the episode's theatrical release. Season 5, e

Paramount Skydance is reportedly preparing a bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. via: Variety The second round of offers for all or part of Warner Bros. Discovery are in from Paramount Skydance , Netflix and Comcast . And the new, higher offer for all of WBD from David Ellison’s Paramount is backed in part by the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, sources tell Variety . The dollar amounts of the higher bids submitted Dec. 1 from Paramount Skydanc

Netflix has unveiled the first look at 50 Cent‘s eagerly anticipated documentary about his rival, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. via: Variety Netflix has released the trailer for “ Diddy : The Reckoning,” a four-part documentary series from executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Emmy-winning director Alexandria Stapleton that examines the rise and fall of Sean Combs . The series’ official synopsis calls it “a staggering examination of the media mogul, music legend and convicte

Warner Bros. Discovery has asked bidders to submit a sweetened second round of offers by Monday, Dec. 1 . via: Variety News of Warner Bros. Discovery’s deadline for the second round of bidding was first reported by Bloomberg News. Following the submission of the new bids, the company “may enter a period of exclusive negotiations with one of the companies,” per Bloomberg’s report. The first-round offers for WBD were submitted last Thursday, Nov. 20, from Paramount Skydance, Co

Netflix is still chasing an Academy Award for Best Picture, but Avatar director James Cameron says they shouldn’t be allowed to compete so long as they refuse to roll out their movies in a meaningful number of theaters. via: AV Club James Cameron is not known for his bedside manner, and after years of telling Christopher Nolan , Marvel movies , and Roland Emmerich exactly what he thinks of them, he’s turned his critical eye to Netflix. In a new interview with The Town ‘s Mat

Cher is reportedly in talks to work on a Netflix series about her life and career. via: The Sun SHE’S gone through two high-profile marriages, had stellar careers in both music and film and lived one of the most colourful lives in showbiz. Now superstar Cher is ready to open up about the story of her life and career for the very first time on camera. I’ve been told the Believe singer is in the advanced stages of talks with Netflix about her own tell-all series. Cher’s series

50 Cent is finally nearing the finish line on a project he first teased almost two years ago. via: Variety 50 Cent ‘s much-talked-about Netflix docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs has set its official title — “ Sean Combs : The Reckoning” — and will premiere on Dec. 2. “You can’t continue to keep hurting people and nothing ever happens,” Mark Curry is heard saying in a short teaser for the series. “It’s just a matter of time.” 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, and

“Wednesday” Season 2 teased the introduction Morticia Addams’ mysterious sister, Ophelia Frump, and we now know that Eva Green will take on the role in the upcoming third season. via: Variety The character was hinted at in the final moments of the Season 2 finale, which showed the back of Ophelia’s head. The casting of Green (“Casino Royale”) puts to bed the fan speculation that Lady Gaga’s character Rosalyn Rottwood could be Ophelia. Ophelia Frump is the sister of Catherine-

Warner Bros. Discovery is about to dive into the nitty-gritty work of deciding whether to sell itself — in whole or in part. via: Deadline Multiple sources confirmed the bidding to Deadline, with the word coming as a deadline for non-binding bids arrived on Thursday. There will be another round, after the particulars are hashed out, when bidders will be asked if they want to submit final, binding offers. While it comes as little surprise, the chase for WBD promises to remake

Netflix, as part of its offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming biz, has pledged to continue releasing WB’s movies in theaters. via: Deadline Bloomberg reported on the news. Sources tell Deadline that it makes sense that Netflix would be required to meet filmmaker contractual obligations from movies absorbed from a potential merger. However, what happens thereafter following a Netflix purchase of Warner Bros, remains unknown. Netflix has used theatrica

Barbarian and Weapons filmmaker Zach Cregger is currently in production on a new Resident Evil movie for Sony – and for a moment, it looked like he might make his next project, a sci-fi thriller called The Flood, for the Netflix streaming service. However, after Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos shot down the prospect of a theatrical release for the film, word on the street is that that’s a dealbreaker for Cregger, leaving the future of the film in limbo. via: World of Reel “Weapo

Hillman College will enroll a new class of students with Netflix’s pickup of a sequel series to A Different World. via: Variety The show was first reported to be in development at the streamer in 2024, while a rare Netflix pilot order for the show was announced in March 2025. As with the original show, it will take place at the fictional HBCU Hillman College. Maleah Joi Moon (“Hell’s Kitchen”) will star in the series as Deborah Wayne, the daughter of original series character

After Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour put on a united front on the Stranger Things world premiere red carpet, the show's executive producer Shawn Levy is shutting down reports that there is bad blood between the two actors. via: Page Six “Stranger Things” executive producer Shawn Levy railed against “inaccurate” headlines after reports surfaced that Millie Bobby Brown accused co-star David Harbour of bullying and harassment. Levy addressed Brown’s allegations for the fir

Netflix and Sony are gunning toward a 2029 release for KPop Demon Hunters 2, Deadline has confirmed. via: Variety Netflix and Sony have finalized a deal for another “KPop Demon Hunters” movie, with plans to release the animated musical sequel in 2029, as first reported by Bloomberg. Animated films can take a long time to make, hence the potential four-year gap between installments. Of course, release date plans could change depending on the film’s production schedule. Netflix

Xolo Maridueña casting in One Piece is now official. Netflix has confirmed that Maridueña (Cobra Kai, Blue Beetle) will play Portgas D. Ace in Season 3 of the live-action adaptation, which returns to production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa. via: Deadline He joins recently cast Cole Escola as Bon Clay in the third installment, which is set to go back into production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa. Portgas D. Ace, a pivotal character in the manga myt

It may still be a few more months before One Piece Season 2 arrives, but there’s already an exciting update on Season 3 of the live-action series. via: Deadline In One Piece dream casting, Tony winner Cole Escola (Oh Mary!, At Home with Amy Sedaris) has been tapped as a series regular in Season 3 of Netflix‘s live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga. Escola will play the fan-favorite character of Bon Clay (aka Bentham, aka Mr. 2 Bon Kurei) in the first major cas

The Upside Down is on the attack in the second trailer for the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things,” which launches on Netflix on Nov. 26. via: THR Below is the new footage for season five of the Netflix coming-of-age sci-fi smash. The official trailer is nearly three minutes long and is stuffed with bombastic special effects, intense emotion (a lot of tears), plenty of action and one mean Vecna. “We kind of hit the ground running right away this season, which is reall