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Sir Sam Neill has died in Sydney at age 78, his family has said. The actor had been diagnosed with stage three angioimmunoblastic T‑cell lymphoma in 2022 and announced in April that he was cancer‑free after trial treatment. Family statements described the death as "sudden and unexpected" and asked for privacy.
Paramount Skydance faces antitrust litigation blocking its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. A California-led legal challenge threatens to push Paramount’s headquarters and thousands of jobs out of California, triggering a potential $10.6–$21.2 billion hit to state output and hundreds of millions in tax losses. The LAEDC warns the move could reshape Hollywood’s economic center.
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison after a long legal saga that includes a 2020 conviction overturned on appeal, a 2025 retrial conviction related to Miriam Haley, and ongoing litigation in California. Haley delivered a victim impact statement, while prosecutors praised her courage. Weinstein maintains innocence and faces a California resentencing after the New York judgment.
A US judge has approved a consent decree that settles a 12‑state antitrust challenge and clears the way for Paramount Skydance to complete its takeover of Warner Bros. The five‑year settlement requires at least 30 US theatrical releases a year, separate cable negotiations, and independent editorial boards for CNN and CBS. Ynon Kreiz will join as co‑CEO on Oct. 5.
Paramount has completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and has rebranded the combined company as Skydance. David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz have been named co-CEOs; Ellison will lead creative and long-term strategy while Kreiz will run day-to-day integration. The deal closed after settlements with US states and other legal hurdles and begins trading on the NYSE under ticker SKYD.