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We break down the monster box office success of Disney's The Devil Wears Prada 2 and a controversial lawsuit against James Cameron over an Avatar character's likeness that raises major questions about AI. Plus, we look ahead to Disney's critical earnings report and the future of Disney Plus subscriber growth.

We break down the monster box office success of Disney's The Devil Wears Prada 2 and how Sony's booming anime division is offsetting losses from its other studios. Plus, we explore the critical AI and intellectual property questions raised by a lawsuit against James Cameron over a character's digital likeness in 'Avatar'.

This week, we're tracking a box office showdown between Mortal Kombat II and The Devil Wears Prada 2, a bizarre lawsuit against James Cameron over Avatar's AI-generated characters, and Werner Herzog's dramatic exit from the Cannes Film Festival. Plus, Nexstar's CEO signals a major battle with regulators over the company's pending merger with Tegna. This week, we're tracking a box office showdown b...

We break down Sony's complex earnings report, where booming anime demand is balancing major struggles at VFX house Pixomondo and gaming studio Bungie. Plus, we explore how Los Angeles's new Metro D line extension is quietly reshaping the industry's physical infrastructure by connecting landmarks like the Academy Museum and SAG-AFTRA offices.

Nexstar's CEO vows to fight for the challenged Tegna merger in a battle against regulatory overreach. Plus, we break down Warner Bros. Discovery's staggering $2.9 billion loss and the massive merger costs behind the number.

This episode covers a sunny summer box office forecast following the success of The Devil Wears Prada 2, the NFL's massive new $110 billion rights deal and its impact on the TV landscape, and the American Film Market's 2026 strategic shift to a New Global Screen Economy. This episode covers a sunny summer box office forecast following the success of The Devil Wears Prada 2, the NFL's massive new $...

Paramount's streaming business beats expectations after a price hike, fueled by the expanding Yellowstone universe and its new spinoff, Dutton Ranch. Plus, we break down Elon Musk's $1.5 million settlement with the SEC over his acquisition of Twitter.

This episode breaks down the false rumor of GameStop buying eBay and Roblox's major push to attract adult gamers by increasing pay for 18+ content creators. We also look at AGC Studios launching sales for 'Critterz', an AI-produced animated film from the writers of 'Paddington in Peru'.

We break down the box office success of the musical Michael and a buzzy Saturday Night Live featuring Olivia Rodrigo and Aziz Ansari. Plus, we explore Roblox's strategic pivot to attract adult game developers and Zayn Malik’s U.S. tour cancellation.

This week, we break down YouTube's massive $10 billion ad revenue and Roblox's big play for adult gamers that sent its stock tumbling. We also explore the growing political opposition threatening the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger over national security concerns.

A California congressman urges the F.C.C. to block the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger over national security concerns, while Big Tech's staggering $190 billion AI investment signals a massive power shift away from Hollywood.

We break down TheWrap's slow-burn summer box office forecast and Prime Video's big bet on YA book adaptations. Plus, a look at PRS for Music's record-breaking royalty collections and what's next for the James Bond franchise.

We break down why Wall Street is souring on Comcast despite a strong quarter, The Devil Wears Prada sequel’s unconventional summer box office strategy, and how AI company ElevenLabs is partnering with the music industry to turn listeners into creators.

A new music powerhouse is born as BMG and Concord merge, while Comcast's earnings show signs of life in its broadband business. Plus, the Tribeca Festival unveils a star-studded lineup mixing classic film reunions with a Katy Perry concert film premiere.

The Michael Jackson biopic scores a massive $217 million opening by focusing on music over controversy, while the newly approved Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount merger faces sharp backlash from creatives like HBO's John Oliver.

This episode breaks down the massive box office success of the Michael Jackson biopic and the new trailer for House of the Dragon. We then preview a consequential week of earnings for the media and entertainment space, focusing on what to expect from Spotify and T-Mobile.

This week, we break down the blockbuster merger talks between iHeartMedia and SiriusXM and recap the biggest stories from N.A.B. Show 2026. We cover the industry's pivot to practical AI workflows and the approved acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount.

This episode unpacks the major themes from NAB Show 2026, where the focus has shifted to profitable AI execution and the creator economy's central role. We then analyze Charter Communications' stock plunge after the company reported significant subscriber losses, a brutal sign for the cable sector.

Shareholders approve the Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount mega-merger but reject CEO David Zaslav’s massive golden parachute in a stunning twist. We then cover the N.A.B. show's shift from experimental tech to the practical execution of AI and cloud workflows from companies like Adobe and Sony.

The conversation at the NAB Show shifts from single products to AI-driven ecosystems from companies like Grass Valley and Blackmagic. We also break down Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna and the last-minute antitrust lawsuit from DirecTV that's putting the integration on hold.

We explore the AI-powered production platforms dominating the NAB Show and the high-stakes debate over David Zaslav’s future at Warner Bros. Discovery. Plus, we break down Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser’s ambitious new transmedia franchise, Absurdverse.

Today's M&E intelligence briefing from Kai Rivers. Monday, April 20, 2026.

We break down the weekend in entertainment, from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's box office dominance and surprise Coachella guests to Disney's teased re-release of Avengers: Endgame. Then, we look ahead to the N.A.B. Show in Las Vegas and the massive buzz around Artificial Intelligence.

We break down the growing regulatory pushback against media consolidation, from the blocked Nexstar-Tegna merger to scrutiny of Live Nation. Plus, we explore why personality-driven content is king as Netflix signs Brian Williams and Hulu acquires several popular video podcasts.

We explore theater owners' post-CinemaCon optimism amid the Paramount-Skydance drama, Hulu's savvy acquisition of video podcasts like 'Handsome', and Disney+'s record-setting K-drama hit 'Perfect Crown'.