Dame Emma Thompson is a British actress, screenwriter and activist known for award-winning roles and outspoken public advocacy.
Paramount has signaled a potential move of its headquarters and much of its operations out of California if negotiations with California Attorney General Rob Bonta do not begin by Oct. 1, as antitrust actions by a coalition of states seek to block its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The board has approved a contingency plan to shift jobs to states like Tennessee, Texas or Georgia, while remaining committed to preserving a creative presence in Hollywood.
Broadway productions and new releases are reporting recouped capitalization costs across multiple shows, including a Rogers-influenced revival and a Darin-led musical. Box office trends show strong performance for the latest revivals and upcoming wide releases, with touring plans for next year.
The fight between the United States and Iran has intensified as strikes and counterstrikes continue. Officials report American casualties and ongoing military activity in the region, while energy prices react to the conflict.