AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGlobal Merger Watch: UK regulators cleared Paramount’s $81B takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery after CMA approval and government non-intervention tied to legally binding commitments, even as a separate U.S. antitrust fight looms. Festival Spotlight: The New York Film Festival unveiled its 64th main slate, led by James Gray’s crime drama “Paper Tiger,” with Pedro Pascal’s “Behemoth!” as the centerpiece gala and Ava DuVernay’s “14th” closing the fest. Star Power: Michelle Yeoh was named BIFF’s “Asian Filmmaker of the Year,” with a special program featuring her picks and her latest “It’s My Time.” UK Censorship: London’s Advertising Standards Authority banned “The Mummy” posters after complaints about a distressing image involving a child. Streaming Buzz: Netflix’s August picks keep rolling, including thriller additions like “Nightcrawler,” plus more anticipated releases for the month. Local Culture: A Filipino horror-folklore film, “Biringan,” was announced for a 2027 big-screen run.
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