American filmmaker and DC Studios co-chairman/CEO
Ten women allege sexual misconduct by Jared Leto dating 2002–2016, with accusations of assault, grooming and statutory rape. Leto denies the claims; BBC corroborates some accounts and notes a non-disclosure discussion was proposed in one case. The BBC documentary has sparked renewed scrutiny of the actor’s conduct and industry handling of such allegations.
The HBO series Lanterns has premiered to mixed expectations as creators push a grounded, police‑procedural take on Green Lantern after prior DC Studios releases. The show faces scrutiny over casting shifts and narrative direction, with key characters from the earlier seasons not returning.
Fall 2: Deadpoint continues the cliff-edge survival premise of the 2022 thriller Fall, relocating to a Thai mountain with two young leads facing new hazards after a rockslide. While the tension remains effective in spots, the sequel leans on a familiar formula and melodramatic twists, delivering thrills that sometimes feel outweighing the logic.
Skydance has completed its $111 billion merger, uniting Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Discovery under one umbrella and creating a media giant that also includes CNN, CBS News, HBO Max and Paramount+. The deal promises a future of unified streaming, cost savings, and potential job impacts across film and news divisions.