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 Issue Date: 08/07/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SHOOT News of the Day
Paramount and Skydance Finalize Their $8 Billion Merger
Skydance and Paramount officially closed their $8 billion merger on Thursday — kicking off the reign of a new entertainment giant after a contentious, over year-long endeavor to get the transaction over the finish line. The new company — which will trade under the “PSKY” ticker on Wall Street — brings Paramount’s legacy Hollywood footprint,
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Lucasfilm and Disney Settle With Actor Gina Carano Following Her Firing From “The Mandalorian”
Actor Gina Carano has settled her federal lawsuit against Lucasfilm and its parent The Walt Disney Co. over her claim that she was fired from “The Mandalorian” in 2021 for expressing right-wing views on social media. The specific terms of the agreement were not made available. “Ms. Carano was always well respected by her directors,
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American Film Market Returns To L.A. In November With Companies From 60+ Countries Already Registered To Attend
The American Film Market® (AFM®) has released the current lineup of participating exhibitors for its 46th edition, taking place November 11–16, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. With more than three months to go before AFM’s highly anticipated return to L.A., Market organizers are seeing remarkable early interest and commitments from across
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Director Alex Grima Signs With SCHROM x Yacht Club for His First Foray Into The U.S. Market
SCHROM x Yacht Club has expanded its roster of directors with the addition of Alex Grima who’s known for applying an artful eye and technical acumen to deliver elevated on screen food films and engaging social content. This signing marks Grima’s first foray into the U.S. market. Among his many brand collaborations are spots for
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Sony raises its profit forecast after saying it expects less damage from Trump’s tariffs
Japanese entertainment and electronics company Sony said Thursday that its profit surged 23% in the last quarter from the year before, as damage from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs was less than it had expected. The Tokyo-based manufacturer reported its April-June profit totaled 259 billion yen, or $1.8 billion, up from 210 billion yen. Quarterly
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Motion Picture Academy elects 2025-’26 Academy Foundation Board members and officers
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the newly elected 2025-2026 Academy Foundation Board members and officers. The Academy Foundation oversees all educational, preservation, and cultural activities of the Academy, including the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the Academy’s Margaret Herrick Library, the Academy Film Archive, the Academy Collection, and the Academy’s
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OpenAI launches GPT-5, a potential barometer for whether AI hype is justified
OpenAI on Thursday released the fifth generation of the artificial intelligence technology that powers ChatGPT, a product update that’s being closely watched as a measure of whether generative AI is advancing rapidly or hitting a plateau. GPT-5 arrives more than two years after the March 2023 release of GPT-4, bookending a period of intense commercial
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Motion Pictures Editors Guild to honor Bobbi Banks with Fellowship & Service Award
Veteran supervising sound editor Bobbi Banks will be honored with the Motion Picture Editors Guild’s (MPEG) Fellowship & Service Award at its annual installation dinner on January 10, 2026, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel Universal City, Calif. Established in 2007, the Fellowship & Service Award is a rare and distinguished recognition–not given annually, but only
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Nominees are set for The Property Masters Guild’s 2nd Annual MacGuffin Awards
The Property Masters Guild (PMG) has unveiled the nominees for the 2nd Annual MacGuffin Awards, honoring the creative excellence and impact of property masters across film, television, commercials and more. Winners will be revealed during a live ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at the Paramount Theater in Hollywood. After a standout debut in 2024,
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Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager, dies at 48
Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and talent manager, has died of cancer, his family said Thursday. He was 48. “Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years,” a representative for the Blackstock family shared in a statement to The Associated Press. “He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for
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Issue Date: 08/07/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
SPW News of the Day
The Property Masters Guild Announces Nominees For 2nd Annual Macguffin Awards
The Property Masters Guild (PMG) has announced the nominees for the 2nd Annual MacGuffin Awards, honoring the creative excellence and impact of Property Masters across film, television, commercials and more. Winners will be revealed during a live ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at the Paramount Theater in Hollywood. After a standout debut in 2024,
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DWA Presents Ultimate Events, August 2025 Edition (Hybrid Special)
In the coming days, dozens of momentous events are set to arrive en force. The ever-enticing list includes some of our world’s most famous cultural and creative-industry gatherings, which are set to welcome attendees virtually and/or in person … and where innovation and mastery are sure to reach new heights yet again. Also at this
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