Culture
Banijay and All3Media complete $8bn merger to form indie giant
The production landscape shifts as Banijay and All3Media finalize an US$8bn merger to form a global independent studio group under the Banijay Entertainment brand.
Eswatini receives 11 people deported from the US as part of migration crackdown
Eswatini continues to host third-country deportees under a U.S. arrangement, as legal challenges mount regarding the program's transparency and oversight.
The Guardian newspaper acknowledges historical links to the Atlantic slave trade
A commissioned academic review determined that The Guardian's founder and several of his primary backers had financial ties to the slave-reliant textile industry.
Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra to step down on Jan. 2
Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra will step down on January 2, transitioning to a non-executive chairman role as Ravi Ahuja takes over the company. His tenure was defined by a pivot toward niche content like anime and increased collaboration with PlayStation.
The Onion continues legal battle to finalize Infowars acquisition
The Onion’s parent company, Global Tetrahedron, continues its protracted legal battle to finalize the acquisition of the Infowars platform. The initiative aims to use parody to address historical misinformation while providing financial relief to the Sandy Hook families.
Sky expected to buy ITV broadcast and streaming arms in major takeover
Sky is in talks to acquire ITV’s media and entertainment business, including ITVX. The potential deal would not place existing ITV shows behind a paywall.
White House rolls out video‑game style meme campaign to sell Iran war
The Trump administration has launched a viral, fast-cut video campaign on social media to build public support for military strikes against Iran. By framing the conflict through a video-game lens, the White House is attempting to reach younger audiences while drawing criticism from media analysts.