Hollywood’s unions wasted no time responding to Netflix’s planned eighty-two point seven billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. While Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos characterized the deal as “pro-worker,” the people who actually represent those workers are saying the opposite, warning that the merger could collapse competition, eliminate jobs, and destabilize the already-stressed entertainment ecosystem. Statements from guilds and labor organizations began rolling in late Thursday.

Netflix’s blockbuster deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery is still echoing across Hollywood, and the Writers Guild of America has wasted no time planting its flag. Hours after Netflix and WBD announced the $82.7 billion agreement, the WGA, both East and West, issued a blistering statement warning that the merger represents precisely the kind of entertainment consolidation antitrust laws are meant to prevent.

Warner Bros. Discovery employees woke up Friday to a defining moment in Hollywood’s shifting landscape. Just hours after Netflix formally announced its $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., CEO David Zaslav sent a company-wide memo outlining the following steps, the stakes, and the sobering reality of yet another seismic transition facing WBD. The memo, delivered ahead of Friday’s scheduled global town hall, confirms that WBD will establish a formal…

There’s a moment in my conversation with director/choreographer/actor Christine Lakin where everything clicks into place about why her feature film debut, I Won’t Dance, matters so much. We’re talking about the movie’s young heroine, Elena, a working-class kid fighting her way into the rarefied world of competitive ballroom. The film, written by Allison Johnson, is a coming-of-age rom-com set in the high-stakes world of competitive ballroom.

I've been letting the idea for this article marinate in my brain for a few months now, but I couldn't quite figure out where to begin. Then, on Monday, Real360.com reported that Omnicom was cutting 4,000 advertising jobs, and that was all I needed to write the opening. So, what follows is my theory about what's happened to advertising, the industry I love, and how it got where it is today.

Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Netflix to acquire Warner Bros., including the film and television studios and the HBO and HBO Max brands, in a deal valued at approximately $82.7 billion. The cash-and-stock transaction places WBD at twenty-seven dollars and seventy-five cents per share and is expected to close after the planned separation of WBD’s Global Networks division, Discovery Global, in the third quarter of 2026.

Kroger is kicking off the holiday season with “Operation: Gingerbread,” a warm and emotional animated film that pays tribute to military families and celebrates the power of homecoming. Released on Veterans Day, the spot also recognizes the United Service Organizations and its long-standing mission to support service members and their families. “We believe the holidays are about moments that bring us closer together,” said…

Does anyone remember when Netflix just distributed DVDs by mail? Netflix has officially taken the lead in one of the most dramatic entertainment shakeups in recent years. The streamer has secured what sources call the highest and winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and will enter exclusive talks to close the deal. The stunning development capped a chaotic day during which Paramount made an aggressive last-minute push to secure WBD for itself.

Netflix has dropped Volume 1 of Stranger Things 5, and the finale of Episode 4 isn’t just wild. It’s a full-circle gut punch that pulls the entire series back to where it began: the boy who vanished in Season 1 stepping into the most powerful version of himself. After four seasons of trauma, near-possession, and heartbreak, Will Byers finally unleashes something none of us saw coming.

Miley Cyrus is engaged to Maxx Morando. The 33-year-old actress and the 27-year-old singer recently got engaged after four years of dating, according to the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column. The loved-up couple sparked engagement speculation earlier this week when they walked the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash. Miley and Maxx posed for photos at the premiere, where the chart-topping star was seen wearing a thick gold band with a diamond set in it.

2026 is going to be a busy year for Scar Jo. The Batman universe just added some major intrigue. Sources tell Nexus Point News that Scarlett Johansson is in talks to join The Batman Part II, marking the first significant casting development as Matt Reeves’ sequel heads into pre-production. Details on her role are tightly guarded, though one insider suggests Johansson may be circling a new love interest for Bruce Wayne.

Film Independent revealed the nominees for the 41st annual Spirit Awards, honoring the most inventive, bold, and boundary-pushing work in independent film and television. This year’s slate reflects a record number of nominated artists and projects, signaling the continuing expansion of the indie landscape and the global reach of the stories being told. Peter Hujar’s Day led all film nominees with five nods, while…

Stanley Tucci joins Diane Morgan for a hilarious chat about what San Pellegrino calls Italian Time. The new piece extends the brand’s holiday campaign, which has been serving up a hilariously refreshing reminder to slow down and savor the season. The work appears across social, YouTube, META, Roku and audio and digital platforms. San Pellegrino U.S. is leaning hard into the idea of Italian time, and the result is one of the best ads of the year.

RWJBarnabas Health has introduced its first holiday campaign focusing on themes of health, community and shared traditions, emphasizing the meaningful moments that define the holiday season in New Jersey. The campaign celebrates beloved aspects of life in the Garden State and leans into authenticity as it was filmed in Nutley, Clifton and Montclair with a cast of local New Jerseyans.

Red Lobster is kicking off the holiday season with The Red Lobsttery, the brand’s first campaign created with its new cultural agency partner, VIRTUE Worldwide. At a time when eighty-two percent of Americans say they are cutting back on essentials to afford holiday gifts, Red Lobster wanted to bring some joy, generosity, and a little bit of well-deserved “shellfish” fun to the season.

The White House fired back at pop star Sabrina Carpenter on Tuesday, using her own lyrics to mock her criticism of the Trump administration for featuring her music in an ICE promotional video. “Here is a Short n’ Sweet message for Sabrina Carpenter. We will not apologize for deporting dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists and pedophiles from our country,” White House spokesperson…

The UPS Store partnered with its creative agency of record, Doner, to take a heartfelt approach to holiday shipping with Verify You Are Human, a cinematic branded short film directed by filmmaker Gia Coppola and produced with The Directors Bureau. Designed to resonate with Gen Z audiences who are redefining what holidays and home look like, the film reminds viewers that the most meaningful gestures still come with bubble cushioning and a lot of heart.

Johnnie Walker has introduced the next evolution of its iconic Keep Walking campaign. The new global creative highlights the personal journeys of progress shaping contemporary culture and invites a new generation of whisky drinkers to embrace the everyday moments that help them move forward. The campaign debuts in North America and will roll out worldwide in 2026 across streaming, digital, paid social, and out-of-home.

Glad just dropped the most unexpected and delightful collaboration of the holiday season. The nation’s leading trash bag brand teamed up with the one creature on Earth who truly loves garbage. Oscar the Grouch steps out of his can and onto center stage for a whole musical number that revives Glad’s classic “Don’t Get Mad. Get Glad.” campaign. And yes, it absolutely slaps.

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced LIONS Sport, a new global forum dedicated to the cultural and commercial power of creativity in sport. The two-day program will take place on 24 to 25 June 2026 during the Festival. It will bring together leaders from brands, agencies, rights holders, and media to examine how creative innovation is reshaping the $417 billion sports industry.

Editorial Board has collaborated with The Salvation Army on its new holiday giving campaign. The work, created with agency Lerma, embraces the idea that generosity and kindness can spark real joy during a season when many need it most. “The world has gotten heavy,” says Lerma Creative Director Bill Cochran. “We are surrounded by negativity, and even the act of helping others can start to feel like a burden.

The Ad Council has implemented a significant expansion of its “Love, Your Mind” campaign, teaming up with 17 professional athletes, leading sports leagues, media partners and top brands to encourage people nationwide to make mental health part of their daily routine. The new Love, Your Mind Playbook, created with the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation…

The sale of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has taken a dramatic turn. Netflix has submitted a major cash offer for the studio in the second round of bidding, a surprising move that positions the streaming giant as a serious contender in one of the entertainment industry’s biggest shakeups. The first round of offers was submitted on November 20 by Netflix, Paramount Skydance and Comcast.

Omnicom rolled out its long-term strategy and new executive structure today, marking its first major announcement since completing the historic acquisition of Interpublic on November 26. The combined company, now simply branded Omnicom, brings together the industry’s most extensive set of connected capabilities, unified by Omni, its advanced intelligence platform. Omnicom says the new structure gives clients five key advantages across the modern marketing landscape:

Merry Christmas to Omnicom employees. The mega holding company said Monday it will eliminate more than 4,000 positions and retire several long-standing agency brands as it begins integrating Interpublic Group, the rival it acquired for $13 billion in November. The cuts arrive as the advertising industry undergoes seismic change. Artificial intelligence is reshaping creative production, and platforms such as Meta are making it easier for companies to generate ads rapidly and cheaply — pressure that has forced holding companies to streamline.