M&A Shockwave: The U.S. DOJ has cleared Paramount’s $110B deal to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, saying it’s unlikely to hurt competition—though Atlanta media leaders warn it could still reshape streaming and local jobs. Streaming + Games Pivot: Paramount is also reportedly forming a Paramount Games Studio to build games in-house using its IP, signaling a bigger push beyond film and TV. AI in Indie Film: Atlanta’s Altera Festival returns for a second year, spotlighting filmmakers exploring AI tools and new tech in storytelling. Armenia Rights Backlash: A proposed Armenian draft film law has sparked backlash over plans to let the state body manage authors’ property rights. Horror Box-Office Buzz: Focus Features/Blumhouse’s Obsession keeps climbing, nearing $300M worldwide and topping major festival acquisition records. New Horror Adaptation: Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive tapped Thordur Palsson to direct the Dead by Daylight film. Spielberg + UFO Talk: Spielberg says Disclosure Day draws from public UAP reporting, not insider knowledge. Local Screenings: Monaco’s open-air cinema returns with a 4K laser upgrade and a blockbuster lineup. Box-Office Watch: India’s Main Vaapas Aaunga jumps on its first Sunday, while Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata struggles to build momentum.