After completing the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, new CEO David Ellison launches an internal rebrand toward ‘Skydance Corp.’, ending the historic Warner Bros. era. The rebrand marks both the definitive end of a nearly century-old era in Hollywood and the entry of American content industry into a ’technology-driven’ phase, affecting global content procurement markets and creative independence.
On 23 September 2026, a New York court sentenced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein to 15 years in prison for sex crimes, ending a six-year legal saga marked by multiple appeals and retrials. The ruling is widely viewed as a symbolic milestone in how the US justice system treats powerful figures accused of sexual abuse. Multiple victims addressed the court, describing the lasting impact on their lives and sense of safety. The sentencing reverberated across Hollywood and the wider United States, becoming a defining case in the national reckoning with power, accountability and judicial remedy.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in their highly publicized legal dispute over the film It Ends With Us, bringing an end to one of Hollywood most contentious conflicts.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in their legal dispute related to the film ‘It Ends With Us,’ ending months of highly publicized litigation.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated Oscar eligibility rules, specifying that only ‘human-performed’ acting and ‘human-authored’ writing can be nominated, marking Hollywood’s latest regulatory stance on AI technology.
The Screen Actors Guild has reached a tentative labor deal with major studios, resolving long-standing disputes over pay, AI usage, and working conditions, bringing stability back to the entertainment industry.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has issued new rules stating that only human-performed acting and human-authored writing are eligible for Oscar nominations.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences updates Oscar eligibility rules, specifying that only acting performed by humans and human-authored writing can be nominated for an Academy Award.