Author: Anum Mushtaq

Netflix has officially amended its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and HBO Max business, converting the deal to an all-cash transaction in a move designed to counter Paramount Skydance’s rival takeover bid. Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced Tuesday that they revised their definitive agreement so that Netflix will pay $27.75 per share entirely in cash. The transaction maintains an enterprise value of approximately $82.7 billion. The companies said the change “simplifies the transaction structure, provides greater certainty of value for WBD stockholders, and accelerates the path to a WBD stockholder vote.” Under the revised timeline, WBD shareholders…

A beloved BBC science-fiction series from the late 1970s is officially heading for a revival, with Blake’s 7 confirmed to be in development as a reboot nearly five decades after its original debut. The cult favorite, created by Doctor Who legend Terry Nation, will be reimagined by Peter Hoar, whose credits include Doctor Who and The Last of Us. Hoar has launched a new genre-focused production banner, Multitude Productions, and has acquired the intellectual property alongside executive Matthew Bouch and producer Jason Haigh-Ellery, according to Deadline. The original Blake’s 7 aired on the BBC from 1978 to 1981 and followed…

Ryan Coogler says the advice he received from Chadwick Boseman continues to shape both his life and career, nearly six years after the Black Panther star’s death. During a recent appearance on Good Hang, Coogler reflected on how Boseman’s guidance helped him learn to be more present, particularly amid career pressure and self-doubt. “When I look back at my relationship with him, it taught me so much. But the biggest thing is to not take things for granted,” Coogler shared. “Even all of this, Amy — the success of [Coogler’s new film, Sinners], being invited to the podcast with you,…

Lionsgate’s The Housemaid is approaching a major global box office milestone, with the film on track to surpass $200 million worldwide, making it the fifth movie directed by Paul Feig to cross that threshold. The adaptation of Freida McFadden’s bestselling novel is expected to pass $100 million domestically by Friday, after already surpassing $100 million overseas earlier this week. The achievement follows Feig’s previous $200M-plus hits, including Bridesmaids, Spy, The Heat, and Ghostbusters. The psychological thriller stars Amanda Seyfried as a wealthy but unstable housewife who, alongside her husband played by Brandon Sklenar, hires a mysterious young woman portrayed by…

Ted Sarandos says Netflix has no intention of sidelining Warner Bros.’ theatrical business and plans to keep the studio’s movies in theaters for a 45-day exclusive window if its proposed acquisition moves forward. In an interview with The New York Times, the Netflix co-CEO reiterated that should the company finalize its deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s film and television studios and streaming assets, Warner Bros. films would continue to receive traditional theatrical releases. “When this deal closes, we will own a theatrical distribution engine that is phenomenal and produces billions of dollars of theatrical revenue that we don’t want…

Despite earlier reports and comments from the actor herself, longtime X-Men comics writer Chris Claremont claims that Famke Janssen will appear in Avengers: Doomsday as Jean Grey. Claremont, who wrote Uncanny X-Men from 1975 to 1991, made the remark while reacting to the newly released Avengers: Doomsday trailer. The footage shows Professor X and Magneto together inside what appears to be the X-Mansion, before cutting to Cyclops in a comic-accurate costume, kneeling amid destruction. During the discussion, Claremont commented that Marvel was bringing back the original cast. When one of the hosts said, “The original… James Marsden, right?” Claremont replied,…

HBO’s upcoming Game of Thrones spin-off may have a much longer future than fans initially expected, thanks to extensive story ideas shared by author George R.R. Martin. Showrunner Ira Parker revealed that Martin has already provided outlines for up to a dozen unpublished Dunk and Egg novellas, potentially giving A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms enough material to run for many seasons. “He has shared with me about 10 to 12 more little outlines for books, for novellas, taking Dunk and Egg all the way through their life,” Parker told The National. While the long-term possibilities are clear, Parker emphasized…

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is sharply criticizing Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros., calling the massive entertainment merger a “nightmare” that she warns will lead to higher subscription prices and fewer consumer choices. In a statement, the Massachusetts Democrat said, “This deal looks like an anti-monopoly nightmare. A Netflix-Warner Bros. would create one massive media giant with control of close to half of the streaming market — threatening to force Americans into higher subscription prices and fewer choices over what and how they watch, while putting American workers at risk.” Warren also condemned the Trump administration’s handling of merger reviews, accusing…

Kate Walsh is officially returning to Grey’s Anatomy. Variety has learned exclusively that the fan-favorite actress will reprise her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery in an upcoming episode of the show’s ongoing 22nd season. Walsh will appear in the episode airing Jan. 29, titled “Strip That Down.” Plot specifics are being kept under wraps for now. This marks Walsh’s first appearance on the series since her recurring role in Seasons 18 and 19. Her most recent episode was Season 19’s “Gunpowder and Lead.” Walsh originally joined Grey’s Anatomy in its first season and remained a main cast member through Season…