New Film Distribution Companies Launch Amid Industry Upheaval
From Black Bear to Watermelon Pictures, more than a half dozen film distribution companies have launched in recent months to take advantage of changes in the movie business.
Focus Partners Wealth Boosts Stake in Disney
CSM Advisors LLC Reduces Walt Disney Stake by 66%
Crime
Acton Actor and Animal Advocate Charged in Kidnapping Plot
Leo Grillo accused of attempting to abduct former employee who won $6.7 million wrongful termination judgment against him.

17-Year-Old Arrested for Vandalizing Burbank Temple with Swastikas
The suspect is also wanted in connection with an incident at Los Angeles Mission College.
Teen Arrested for Painting Swastikas on Burbank Temple
The 17-year-old suspect was also linked to neo-Nazi recruitment materials at LA Mission College
Tech
Mind-Sync TV Expands to Global FAST Platforms, Pioneering "Functional TV" in 4K
The innovative digital focus platform transitions from web to connected TV, delivering its immersive productivity content to millions worldwide.

Tesla Unveils Cybercab, but Confusion Remains Over Robotaxi Program
Elon Musk's latest autonomous vehicle announcements have created more questions than answers.
Netflix Demands ByteDance Cease AI-Generated 'Stranger Things' and 'KPop Demon Hunters' Content
Streamer issues cease and desist over unauthorized derivative works on ByteDance's Seedance platform
Business
Paramount CEO Meets with Warner Bros. Discovery Execs, Discusses Merger Plans
Ellison addresses cost cuts, movie slate, and the future of key Warner Bros. Discovery leaders

Paramount CEO Addresses Warner Bros. Execs on Pending $111B Acquisition
Ellison says 'turbulent' deal process is 'now behind us,' praises HBO as 'gold standard' in TV
Netflix Walks Away from $82.7B Warner Bros. Deal
Streaming giant receives $2.8B breakup fee, says it's "builders, not buyers"
Entertainment
Disney Announces New Leadership for Expanded Entertainment Segment
The Walt Disney Company outlines executive team for its combined media and entertainment division.

Warner Bros Dominates 98th Oscars with 11 Wins
Studio's films "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" lead the way with multiple awards.
Country Singer Zella Lehr Celebrates 75th Birthday
Lehr beat Dolly Parton to the charts with a Dolly Parton song in 1977.
Finance
Gotham Asset Management Increases Stake in Disney
Investment firm boosts holdings in entertainment giant by 18.2% in Q3 2026

Junto Capital Buys $81.9M Stake in Disney
Investment firm takes major position in entertainment giant
Bank of Nova Scotia Boosts Walt Disney Stake by 18.4%
The Canadian bank now owns over 500,000 shares of the entertainment giant.