Paramount Global is ‘Leaning In’ to Content Cost Cuts and ‘Hollywood Hits’ as Leaders Chart a Course for Survival

Total War: Warhammer 3 has just launched a new hotfix that, among other things, removes a randomly generated High Elf name that shared ties with a German general from World War Two.One of the randomly generated High Elf names, Guderian, is the surname of Heinz Guderian, a Nazi general. He led armoured divisions into Poland, France, and Russia, and was an early pioneer of the infamous blitzkrieg tactic employed by Germany to rapidly overwhelm countries in World War 2.Guderian rose to the role of Hitler’s personal advisor, but he ultimately surrendered to the U.S.

Brent Simon In the digital age, there is a tendency to think of the phrase “film preservation” only as it relates to the care and restoration of movies from the 1950s or earlier. But while classic films need care, so too do newer projects. Digital formats not only become obsolete but degrade over time.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor John Oates carefully sidestepped the elephant in the room on Wednesday during his keynote conversation at SXSW, even as the veteran hitmaker offered anecdotes and pearls of wisdom from his more than 50 years in the music business. Oates made no overt mention to the lawsuit and enmity that has erupted between him and longtime professional partner Daryl Hall during his hourlong Q&A, held at the Austin Convention Center as part of the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Paramount Global has sold its 13% ownership stake in TV and streaming company Viacom18 to Reliance Industries for $517 million. Reliance was already the majority owner of Viacom18. The pact comes two weeks after Disney and Reliance Industries announced a blockbuster $8.5 billion deal merging their massive Indian TV and streaming businesses.

on March 9, and boyfriend reportedly flew straight to Los Angeles for an Oscars after-party, but not just any Oscars after-party.According to , the pair attended talent manager Guy Oseary's annual soirée, which was sponsored by Gucci and co-hosted by Madonna at Oseary's home in Beverly Hills. Known in Hollywood as just “The Party,” describes the event as “Oscar night’s most notoriously exclusive after-party.”Somehow, the same pair that was “” on their recent managed to arrive at the party without getting snapped by paparazzi.

Regina King and Mary Steenburgen look beautiful while posing on the red carpet at the 2024 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 10) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Issues around the use of AI in the production process is the big sticking point in SAG-AFTRA’s negotiations with the largest video game companies, SAG-AFTRA chief Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said Saturday during a wide-ranging Q&A at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Crabtree-Ireland, who is national executive director and chief negotiator of the performers union, said he put the chances of union members striking against key game companies is “50-50, or more likely than that we will go on strike in the next four to six weeks because of our inability to get past these issues,” Crabtree-Ireland told Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company, during a conversation focused on AI.

The National, Jorja Smith and Róisín Murphy set to headline.The three-day event is due to take place at the Curraghmore estate in County Waterford, Ireland between August 1-4. Tickets go on sale at 9am next Monday (March 11) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.“We welcome music lovers, mavericks, creators, families and curious minds alike for a weekend of exploration, escapism, and togetherness,” reads an official description of the festival.Today (March 7) organisers have shared the first 50 names for All Together Now 2024.

Paramount Global chief financial officer Naveen Chopra said management is chipping away at debt, cutting costs, heading towards streaming profitability and otherwise “focused on execution” but won’t ignore other opportunities to create value for shareholders.

Thrill seekers are getting the chance to trail run, kayak and mountain bike their way through spectacular landscapes in Greater Manchester this summer.

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Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Former Verve CEO Bill Weinstein has filed a lawsuit against the talent agency, alleging that he was improperly ousted from the company on Feb. 19 by two partners who are looking to sell the company.

The AA has announced the latest restaurants to receive a prestigious Rosette, with two destinations in Scotland being given their third.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Endeavor‘s fourth-quarter results reflected the company’s growth in sports through the acquisition of WWE last September, but its bottom line was hit by nearly $30 million in legal and restructuring costs and $47 million in write-offs from its Events, Experiences and Rights division. Last year Endeavor also paid out $101 million in advisory fees and bonuses related to the WWE merger with Endeavor’s UFC as well as the sale of its IMG Academy business.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor The contract talks finally reached the handshake point at 3 a.m. PT on Feb. 23.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor UFC and WWE logged record revenue and sponsorship deals in 2023, which added up to a strong fourth quarter for TKO, the newly formed parent company of both sports brands. The strong numbers for WWE stand in contrast to the controversy that erupted last month when disturbing sexual assault allegations were leveled against former WWE chairman Vince McMahon in a lawsuit by a former WWE employee.

Love Island star Anton Danyluk has already returned to his day job, just one week after the All Stars final. Anton, 28 - who came in fifth place with partner Georgia Harrison, 29, in the Love Island All Stars final last week - is now busy grafting on his company fitness app.

A £6m plan to totally transform Longford Park in Stretford includes a BMX new pump track and improvements to tennis courts and football pitches. There will also be improvements to the children's play equipment, Pets Corner, the cafe and Firswood Community Centre, as well as upgrades to cricket and disk golf.

Michelle Keegan has shared that she's "sorting her life out" after a "stressful" decision about her husband, Mark Wright.The former Coronation Street star, who's been tipped for big things in the US following her Netflix success, recently starred in the hit series Fool Me Once.This has reportedly opened lots of doors for Michelle, with Hollywood bosses sending her loads of scripts for future projects. In a recent chat, Michelle hinted at a move to America, however, this would mean leaving Mark and her family behind. She's reported to be feeling 'stressed' about choosing between the career she's always dreamed of and staying close to her loved ones.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Swiss investment firm Crédit des Alpes is launching a new film financing division called The Film Bond, which offers an online tool that it claims reduces standard costs of completion bonds that most indie producers need to get their projects off the ground. A completion bond is simply a guarantee that a film’s production will be completed on time and on budget.