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Marvel Comics to move publishing operations to California, report says
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (286+ words) July 17 (Reuters) – Marvel Comics will relocate its publishing division from New York City to Burbank, California, ending a nearly 90-year presence in the city where the comic book publisher was founded, The Hollywood Reporter said. Employees were informed at a…...
‘Heartstopper Forever’ cast bids ‘bittersweet’ farewell to Netflix franchise
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (368+ words) LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) – “Heartstopper Forever” signals a major shift towards adult territory for the franchise, its star Joe Locke says, as the hit Netflix coming-of-age drama comes to a close. The British actor, who rose to fame with the first season…...
Writers Guild sues to block Paramount deal saying it would hurt writers
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (174+ words) By Jody Godoy and Lisa Richwine July 14 (Reuters) – The Writers Guild of America sued to block Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, alleging the deal would unlawfully decrease competition for screenwriting services for film and television. The…...
California, 11 states suing to block Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros deal
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (357+ words) July 13 (Reuters) – California and 11 states are suing to block Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the deal would lessen competition in film distribution and cable television, harming theaters and pay TV distributors. The lawsuit is a serious threat…...
New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died, family says in statement
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (67+ words) WELLINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died, his family said in a statement on Monday. (Reporting by Lucy Craymer in WellingtonEditing by Alasdair Pal) New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died, family says in statement WELLINGTON, July…...
US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say
1+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) By Dawn Chmielewski and Jody Godoy July 8 (Reuters) – U.S. states concerned that Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will hurt competition could sue to block the deal as soon as next week, two sources familiar with the matter told…...
‘Married at First Sight UK’ star arrested on suspicion of rape, BBC says
2+ week, 1+ day ago (215+ words) LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) – A cast member from “Married at First Sight UK” was arrested last month on suspicion of rape following allegations made in a BBC investigation into the reality show, the BBC said on Thursday. British broadcaster Channel 4 removed…...
Canada will participate in Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, organizers say
2+ week, 2+ day ago (225+ words) GENEVA, July 1 (Reuters) – Canada will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, the organizers of the international music competition announced on Wednesday. “Canada is the first new country to join the Eurovision Song Contest since Australia in 2025 and will compete…...
Peacock launches Premium Plus streaming tier on YouTube
2+ week, 4+ day ago (90+ words) June 29 (Reuters) – Comcast’s NBCUniversal said on Monday that its streaming service Peacock’s Premium Plus tier is now available for subscription through YouTube Primetime Channels, expanding access to its content library. Here are some details: • It follows a broader agreement between…...
John Oliver gets his soap opera wish with ‘General Hospital’ role
2+ week, 4+ day ago (247+ words) LOS ANGELES, June 28 (Reuters) – Comedian John Oliver is heading to Port Charles, the fictitious town that is the setting for long-running ABC television soap opera “General Hospital.” Oliver, the Emmy-winning host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight,” said on his show…...