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Industry
Trump Meeting Sparks Paramount Deal
A UFC event meeting between Donald Trump and Skydance CEO David Ellison helped spark a settlement in Trump’s $20B lawsuit against Paramount, clearing the way for Skydance’s planned merger. The move underscores Trump’s rising influence over media deals and regulatory paths.
Awards
LMGI Awards Nominees Announced
Sinners, Conclave, The Day of the Jackal, and The Studio lead the nominees for the 12th LMGI Awards, honoring standout location work in film, TV, and more. The ceremony takes place August 23 in Santa Monica.
Streaming
Netflix To Stream NASA Live
Netflix will begin streaming live NASA+ programming later this summer, the first time it’s hosting a live feed from an external US content provider.
International
YouTube Pushes for Creator Recognition
YouTube, with support from top UK creators, has released a report urging the government to recognize digital creators as professionals. Citing a £2B economic impact, it calls for better funding, infrastructure, and policy support.
Film
Early Releases Enter Awards Chat
Recent Best Picture winners have debuted early in the year, putting current titles like F1, 28 Years Later, and Sinners in the Oscar conversation.
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