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David Ellison completes WBD acquisition, forms Skydance

David Ellison, founder of Skydance Media, has completed the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), merging it with Paramount Pictures to form a new conglomerate named Skydance. The deal, valued at approximately $31 per share in cash, was finalized after a complex negotiation process involving multiple bids and regulatory hurdles. The combined entity faces significant challenges, including approximately $80 billion in debt and planned cost savings of $6 billion. Ellison's father, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, provided substantial financial backing. The acquisition marks one of the largest in Hollywood history, positioning Skydance as a major player in the entertainment industry.

• David Ellison completes acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, merging it with Paramount to form Skydance.
• The deal was valued at $31 per share in cash, totaling approximately $80 billion.
• The combined company has about $80 billion in debt and plans to save $6 billion in costs.

Reel Wheels Unveils Hollywood Memorabilia Collection

Reel Wheels Entertainment LLC, an experiential entertainment company, announced its private collection of hundreds of vehicles, aircraft, props, wardrobe, and memorabilia from iconic films and TV shows. The collection includes the screen-used cockpit from 'Airplane!', an aircraft from 'M*A*S*H', a screen-used Dodge Charger from 'F9', and the 'Hell's Chariot' from 'Grease'. The company is building a global experiential entertainment platform, partnering with brands, studios, resorts, and destination developers. They are exploring opportunities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The team includes Oscar-winning production designer Rick Carter, Chief Creative Officer Doug Meerdink, and picture-car specialist Dennis McCarthy.

• Reel Wheels Entertainment LLC introduces its private collection of hundreds of film and TV vehicles and memorabilia.
• The collection includes the screen-used cockpit from 'Airplane!', a Dodge Charger from 'F9', and the 'Hell's Chariot' from 'Grease'.
• CEO Aaron Phillips announced plans for a global experiential entertainment platform.

STUDIOCANAL News: New Film Announcements and Trailer Releases

The STUDIOCANAL news page has been updated with new film announcements including 'INK', 'ELSINORE', and 'BLOOD SIMPLE: DIRECTOR'S CUT', as well as a new trailer for 'ELSINORE' and the launch of 'STUDIOCANAL CLASSICS'.

THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT | STUDIOCANAL, WORKING TITLE & PARKVILLE PICTURES ANNOUNCE JACK O’CONNELL & ODESSA A’ZION ATTACHED TO STAR WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS TOM BERKELEY & ROSS WHITE SHOOTING NOVEMBER 2026

STUDIOCANAL, Working Title & Parkville Pictures today announce THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT confirming that BAFTA winning Jack O’Connell (INK) and…

What Makes a Game Ready for an Entertainment IP?

In a guest post for PocketGamer.biz, SayGames COO Denis Vaikhanski discusses when a mobile game is ready for an entertainment IP collaboration, using the Tower War × Terminator 2: Judgment Day event as a case study. The collaboration was integrated into Tower War's existing progression systems rather than as a cosmetic layer, leading to over 2.5 million participating players, a 40% increase in in-app revenue, and up to 45% growth in daily downloads. Vaikhanski emphasizes that IPs should amplify already successful games, and that successful partnerships are built over years, as exemplified by the five-year evolution of Tower War and its developer Pavetra. The article highlights the publisher's role in creating opportunities and the developer's focus on game quality.

• More than 2.5 million players participated in the Tower War × Terminator 2 collaboration event.
• In-app revenue increased by approximately 40% during the collaboration.
• Daily downloads grew by as much as 45%.