Fictional superhero from DC Comics, created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger
California has led 11 other state attorneys general in filing a federal lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the combination will raise prices, cut content and reduce competition in theatrical film distribution and basic cable. The states are seeking to stop the companies from closing the transaction while the case proceeds.
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey has earned a rapturous reception, with Matt Damon as Odysseus delivering a trauma-haunted homecoming. Samantha Morton’s Circe and a star-studded cast anchor a three-hour IMAX epic that reframes heroism, war, and the cost of return. Audience reactions praise scale, visuals, and emotional gravity.
A quartet of reviews and previews attests to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, assembling the long-awaited wrap of his era-defining arc. The Guardian argues the project is a mega-scale triumph; Business Insider UK notes a mixed reception to its cast but calls the film a culmination; Independent surveys Nolan’s back catalogue with stark rankings, praising ambition while mulling over flaws.
Culture secretary has said she is minded to intervene in the Paramount-WBD merger on public-interest grounds, triggering regulatory scrutiny by Ofcom and the CMA. A final decision has not been taken; Paramount and WBD face a response deadline, with potential timelines extending into Q3 2026.