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	A new round of layoffs has hit Warner Bros. Discovery, though the number of employees affected in this wave is fewer in comparison to the sweeping cuts made across the David Zaslav-led company last year.Veteran Media Critic Brian Lowry to Exit CNN Amid Layoffs




	Sources tell Variety that nearly 1,000 employees will be laid off across a few sectors in a new cost-cutting move at WBD, including finance, business affairs, production and at streamer Max. The insider says the vast majority of the eliminations were in the finance division, with less than 10 Max staffers affected in total.




	Not all employees included...

Warner Bros. Discovery to Lay Off Nearly 1,000 Employees, Cuts to Max Staffers in Single Digits

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	Another round of layoffs has hit Warner Bros. Discovery. CNN to Lay Off 100 Staffers as It Preps Major Revamp of Digital Efforts




	Employees in several different groups across the entertainment company have been impacted, including in the finance division, production and in business affairs. A very small number of employees were also laid off from WBD’s streaming service, Max, according to a source familiar with the matter. 




	The layoffs come days after CNN, owned by WBD, announced layoffs of 100 staffers, or 3 percent of its workforce. Those layoffs were positioned as part of a broader reorganization of the cable news channel...

Layoffs Hit Warner Bros. Discovery Again

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The latest cost-cutting measures will impact a "significantly lower" number of employees than previous rounds
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	For months, Hollywood has been guessing how Shari Redstone would play her cards to sell control of her once-sprawling Paramount Global empire. The potential breaking apart of a historic studio, the procession of suitors, the thousands of employees on edge and eventual inking of a multibillion-dollar agreement to merge Paramount with the relatively upstart Skydance Media founded by a deep-pocketed heir, David Ellison, has kept executives and producers wondering what’s next (a “go-shop” window ending Aug. 21 is the next deadline).Layoffs Hit Warner Bros. Discovery Again




	But soon enough, the M&A rumor mill may start to shift back over to Burbank,...

Bank of America Analysts: Warner Bros. Discovery “Is Not Working,” Should Explore Strategic Options

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Three is out now, and it includes Kevin Conroy's final Batman performance.

Kevin Conroy’s Final Batman Performance Has Been Released, And Fans Are Loving His Big Moment In The New Justice League Movie


				













	Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2” won’t be hitting theaters on Aug. 16 anymore.I (Barely) Survived 'Horizon': How Kevin Costner's Western Epic Fails Even His Most Diehard 'Yellowstone' Fans




	At this time, the film remains a theatrical release but it’s unclear when it will now come out.




	“Territory Pictures and New Line Cinema have decided not to release ‘Horizon: Chapter 2’ on August 16 in order to give audiences a greater opportunity to discover the first installment of ‘Horizon’ over the coming weeks, including on PVOD and Max,” a New Line Cinema spokesperson tells Variety. “We thank our exhibition partners for their...

Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon 2’ Pulled From August Release After First Movie Bombs at Box Office

The entire cast for the upcoming Batman reboot has finally been revealed. Unless you’ve been hiding in the shadows of Gotham City, you’ll know by now that the upcoming new DC Universe (DCU) will include yet another Batman reboot, which is being spearheaded by DC Studios’ co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran.

DC’s Batman Reboot Finally Reveals New Dark Knight Actor and More


				













	James Gunn’s “Superman” is celebrating both the legacy of the Man of Steel and the actor who originated him on the big screen with a special cameo. DC's 'Creature Commandos,' Previewed in Annecy,  Echoes James Gunn's Unmistakable Voice




	The late Christopher Reeve experienced his greatest commercial success playing Superman and his alter ego Clark Kent in the first four Superman movies. Now, his youngest son, journalist and ABC News correspondent Will Reeve, will make a cameo playing a TV reporter in the upcoming DC Studios movie. 




	The project is currently filming in Cleveland, Ohio, where local reporters (via Cleveland.com) captured...

Christopher Reeve’s Son Will Reeve to Appear in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’

I've seen Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and believe Netflix should've released this in theaters first.

After Watching Eddie Murphy’s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, I’m Convinced Netflix Should’ve Given It A Wide Release In Theaters

Eddie Murphy, comedy legend and prominent Hollywood actor, has revealed the fate of the next installment in the Shrek franchise. He’s also confirmed some shocking news about his departure from the film. Here’s what we know. ‘Shrek 5’ Fate Confirmed and Addressed by Eddie Murphy. According to...

‘Shrek 5’ Future Unveiled: Eddie Murphy Confirms Exit

Michael Keaton’s Bruce Wayne/Batman is returning in a “direct sequel” to Tim Burton’s Batman (1989) later this year, so it’s only “fitting” that he gets a new Batsuit. Michael Keaton’s Batsuit is one of the most iconic in the entire Batman franchise. Its...

Michael Keaton’s New Batsuit Revealed Ahead of Upcoming ‘Batman’ (1989) Sequel

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Jon Landau, the award-winning producer behind James Cameron's blockbusters Titanic and Avatar has died. He was 63. Landau died after a battle with cancer, the Wrap reported. "Jon was a visionary whose extraordinary talent and passion brought some of the most unforgettable stories to life on the big screen," Disney Entertainment co-chair Alan Bergman said in a statement.

'Titanic' producer Jon Landau dies at 63

Some movies aren't surprising at all, but others are very much so. Here's our list of 32 movies you might not have known earned over a billion dollars at the box office.

32 Movies That Earned Over $1 Billion That May Surprise You

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For the past three decades, Cartoon Network stood as an icon of the animation industry and has given dozens of the most cherished animated series to this day. However, the studio has faced several stumbling blocks, losses, and funding cuts in the past few years. As such, the company's future now hangs in the balance.

Status of the Cartoon Network

After the success of Inside Out 2 (2024), Disney is on a major rebound thanks to its billion-dollar summer smash. However, a predicted new Disney Renaissance might force fan favorites out of the picture. If you’re anything like this writer, you have a thing about noticing patterns, especially whenever Disney...

Disney To Drop ‘Little Mermaid,’ ‘Lion King,’ and More

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In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

 It’s last call for Will Smith’s “King Richard,” “Shrek” and “The Matrix” franchise
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Another day, another round of layoffs at Warner Bros. Discovery.

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