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Hollywood continues to grapple with industry challenges and personal tragedies, as actors speak out about union benefits and mental health. Recent stories highlight shifts in power, representation, and the human cost behind the spotlight.

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October 6: The Day Hollywood’s New Giant Gets Real — And Europe Holds Its Breath

The $111 billion Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger is set to close on October 6, after a U.S. federal judge approved the antitrust settlement. The deal mandates at least 30 theatrical releases per year for five years — with a 45-day window and 90-day hold before streaming. In Europe, where production hubs like Leavesden are already bracing for shifts, the focus isn’t on the size of…

2 Oct 20262 min