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OpenAI Loses Key Discovery Battle as It Cedes Ground to Authors in AI Lawsuits
The issue has been a major battleground in discovery. OpenAI could be on the hook for hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars if it was aware it was infringing on copyrighted material.
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Range Countersues CAA Over Noncompetes, Retaliation
The lawsuit alleges the agency is threatening to withhold equity from employees who want to leave for the management firm.
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Steve Bannon Was Planning to Produce a Pro-Epstein Documentary — on the Day of Financier’s Arrest
Emails reveal that Bannon was making arrangements for a redemptive documentary to counter damaging narratives advanced by Netflix's 'Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich.' Filmed on location in Little St. John Island, the abandoned project was going to feature testimonials by Epstein pals like Michael Wolff.
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‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ to Relocate to California After Nabbing $32 Million in Filming Subsidies
The state is seeing more feature shoots, though its biggest competitors in the race to host Hollywood are as well.
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Should Your Local CBS Station Be Able to Pick Up Shows From Another Network? The FCC Wants to Find Out
The Commission, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, has started a proceeding that will examine the relationship between networks and their affiliated stations.
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‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Creator Dave Erickson Sues AMC for Profits
The lawsuit claims that the company intentionally crafted the terms of the showrunner's profit participation so that he never breaks even.
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Audiochuck Sued by ‘Anatomy of Murder’ Hosts
Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi and Scott Weinberger allege breach of contact over the Ashley Flowers-owned company's distribution of ad revenue.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Reworks David Zaslav’s Compensation Package Amid Sales Chatter
The CEO's deal has been altered to account for a range of outcomes, including a reverse spin-off and a sale. If there's a separation, a "significantly greater portion" of his annual pay will include long-term incentives.
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VFX Giant Digital Domain Taps Sudhir Reddy as President (Exclusive)
The leadership change was made by Digital Domain's board of directors and key investors and follows the exit of former president and COO Lala Gavgavian.
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Warner Bros. Forced Into Shotgun Wedding for ‘Matrix,’ ‘Practical Magic’ and ‘Ocean’s 11’ Sequels
A bankruptcy court awarded Alcon the derivative rights to Village Roadshow's film library after Warners' higher bid was rebuffed. The studio is considering an appeal.
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Why Does Spotify Keep Recommending Drake? A New Class Action Challenges “Pay-for-Play” Regime
A lawsuit from users alleges that the streaming giant falsely represents that playlists and recommendations are tailored to listeners when they're actually subject to influence from major labels.
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Next Gen 2025: 35 Rising Hollywood Executives Under 35
The savviest suits creating today's hits — and tomorrow's empires. THR's 32nd annual young power list.
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