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Discovery CEODavid ZaslavsaidDonald Trumps re-election as president bodes well for media M&A. We have an upcoming new administration, the exec noted duringWBDs quarterly earnings callThursday. These are great companies. David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery at the Allen & Co. conference in Sun ValleyGetty Related Stories Warner Bros. Its really driven by the consumer experience. Youre going from one to another, and there are so many. Not only, he continued, is the current setup just not a good consumer experience its not sustainable....

Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again. I have no doubt that she will make our country proud. Susie Wiles at Donald Trump’s election night event TuesdayPhoto by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Wiles worked on Trumps 2016 campaign, and she led the former presidents Save America PAC starting in 2021. She also has worked for Ron DeSantis, Rick Scott and Jon Huntsman....

We see it as a bipartisan issue. Republicans would see it as deregulation, good for business. Democrats, and in fact all people, would see it as an avenue to preserve local journalism. Nexstar Media Group CEO Perry SookJason Koerner/Getty Images Sooks sentiments matched those of Warner Bros. Local TV has continued to cover communities where local newspapers are either depleted or have shut down entirely. But its not getting any easier to contend with social media, YouTube and the like, he said....

That includes state litigation as well as federal lawsuits aimed at undermining Californias laws and policies. Related Stories California Gov. Its also a signal that Newsom plans to be one of Trumps most high-profile Democratic foes. Gavin NewsomGetty Images On Wednesday, Newsomreleased a statementin which he said: Federalism is the cornerstone of our democracy. Its the United STATES of America. During Joe Bidens re-election campaign, Newsom frequently was asked if he would enter the race this year....

The hardship was not lost on some employers, mostly the Hollywood talent agencies. The major media companies largely refrained from internal communication about the elections. UTACEO Jeremy Zimmer and theVerveleadership sent out internal memos Wednesday, copies of which were obtained by Deadline. The sun sets beyond the historic Hollywood signMario Tama/Getty Images He went on to ask for compassion. The email from the Verve leadership also acknowledged that elections are stressful....

His tenure also saw the festival weather the pandemic and challenges of the ever-changing documentary landscape. I recognize a natural ending for it coming up; a good moment for starting a new chapter. Change is necessary, especially when at the right moment. Orwa NyrabiaRoger Cremers Nyrabia said he would be returning to the documentary business. After the festival, IDFA will start the search process for a new Artistic Director.

Tickets went on sale October 28 for the pic starring Aulii Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson. Watch on Deadline The firstMoanaopened to $82M over five days, ultimately grossing $248.7M stateside. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced back in February thatMoana 2was happening, spawned from itsdevelopment as a Disney+ series. ‘Moana 2’Disney Were poised to see the biggest Thanksgiving on record over the five days. Theres alsoWickedandGladiator IIopening to $80M and $65M, respectively, on the weekend before Turkey Day....

Joachim Rnning has long been fascinated by the sea. Im relaxed on the water, the director tells Deadline. Theres something so rewarding about being out there the beauty and danger of it, the emotions of it. Joachim RønningGetty Images It has everything Im looking for in a story. Rnning admits that its one of the best scripts he has ever read. Its a story of the accomplished swimmer who was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905....

More than half of this country voted for the criminal who is planning to pardon himself for his crimes. This is Trumps third election. He won in 2016 and lost in 2020 to Joe Biden. She conceded and then explained what the word conceded means. It was a terrible night last night, he said. It was a terrible night for everyone who voted against him. It was a bad night for everyone who voted for him, too....

Related Stories Biden Got Bigger! Remember, a defeat does not mean we are defeated. We lost this battle. Joe Biden on ThursdaySaul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images The America of your dreams is calling for you to get back up. She has a backbone like a ramrod. She has great character, true character. Instead, Biden dropped out in July, weeks after a disastrous debate performance. His presidency now has 74 days, and Biden told his staff to make every day count....

After unseatingGeorge Gasconas Los Angeles Countys new district attorney,Nathan Hochmanis catching up on his predecessors infamous caseload. I will expeditiously be able to go through all this information. Gascon truly believed they should be resentenced, hed been sitting on the resentencing motion for eight months. (L-R) LA County DA, Nathan Hochman, Erik & Lyle MenendezJason Armond/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images/Los Angeles Times Hed been sitting on the habeas motion for 16 months, he told TMZ....

The movie grossed $15.4M domestic and close to $33M worldwide. Lionsgate mitigates risk on its movies by selling off foreign rights. Still,Borderlands,per sources, is expected to lose as much as $30M. ‘Borderlands’Lionsgate It was a clear case of a cult game failing to find a broader audience. Overall, Lionsgates motion picture profit fell to $2.6M during the quarter due to the string of bombs. Said Feltheimer, we will also ensure that when we take bigger swings, were taking measured swings....

Luke Grimesis opening up about what it was like to filmYellowstonewithoutKevin Costner. I think the patriarch leaving was always going to be part of the story. Thats always where it was headed is like, what do these kids do? Luke Grimes and Kevin Costner in ‘Yellowstone’Paramount Network What does this family do when their rock is gone? Watch on Deadline Hes a big presence, man, guys an icon, Grimes added....