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Nancy Meyers returns with new comedy starring Penélope Cruz and others
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After an 11-year hiatus, director Nancy Meyers is set to write, direct, and produce an untitled comedy for Warner Bros., slated for release on Christmas Day 2027. The film boasts a star-studded cast including Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law, Emma Mackey, and Owen Wilson, who are in final negotiations. This project revives a script originally developed for Netflix amid budget disputes.
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has expressed concerns about Netflix's proposed $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., citing potential issues in the streaming market. However, the FCC lacks authority to review the deal. Regulators including the Justice Department and FTC are examining it for antitrust implications.
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Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos will appear before a Senate committee next month to address antitrust concerns over the streamer's $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.' studios and streaming business. Warner Bros. Discovery's chief strategy officer Bruce Campbell will also testify at the February hearing. The session comes amid opposition from lawmakers and industry groups worried about market concentration and job losses.
Christopher Nolan has shared insights into how he ended up directing Batman Begins after being passed over for Troy at Warner Bros. The filmmaker discussed the project shuffle in a recent interview, reflecting on his long-standing interest in ancient Greek epics. This comes ahead of his upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey, set for release in 2026.
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Warner Bros. honored Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian of Proximity Media with the Key to the Studio during celebrations for their upcoming film Sinners. The award recognizes their collaboration on the period vampire drama, set for release on April 18. The event highlighted the film's blues music elements and Warner Bros.' rebound in 2025.