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Skydance Games has undergone a round of layoffs following the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger: “As part of our ongoing efforts to position Skydance Games for long-term growth and success, we are implementing reorganization and operational shifts across a few areas of our business,” a Skydance spokesperson said in a statement to Variety. “We have stepped back and taken some time to consider where we are investing our efforts and have made the difficult decision to scale down some of our projects. As a result, there are roles impacted. This is not a reflection of the talent, dedication, or creativity of those affected and we are grateful for their contributions. We are committed to approaching the process with transparency, care and respect for those who are leaving the company.” variety.com/2026/gaming/news…

28 years ago today, ‘Blue Submarine No. 6’ released on OVA and or ONA.

Elon Musk has reportedly invested around $1 billion into Skydance (the merged Warner Bros/Paramount company). (Source: semafor.com/article/10/22/20…)

'Cyberpunk 2077' live-action movie won't be a 1:1 adaptation of the game 🎞️ It will tell a new story within the same universe (via @PAPBiznes)

Former Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz will serve as co-CEO of the merged Warner Bros/Paramount company. • Ellison will focus on the company’s long-term strategy, creative vision and direction • Kreiz will focus on the company’s day-to-day management & integrating the combined businesses (Source: variety.com/2026/film/news/p…)

A24 will release a ‘V/H/S’ movie based in the SCP Foundation universe in theaters next year. The film will follow anthology stories of “recovered field documentation” or video evidence gathered & archived by the organization.

Annapurna, the indie media company founded by Megan Ellison, has laid off approximately 30 employees: • The layoffs, representing over 15% of the workforce, come as Ellison has been quietly rebuilding her business after several years of near-dormancy • “The reduction reflects business conditions. Annapurna is an independent entertainment and media company operating in shifting market conditions, and is realigning to meet the changing landscape,” a spokesperson told Variety variety.com/2026/film/news/m…

Paramount Skydance has requested that the states and WGA be required to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover the company’s losses related to the delay in its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. A representative for Paramount said, “Today, Paramount requested that the court enforce the statutory requirement that the plaintiffs post a bond in connection with their pending litigation, which blocks us from closing our merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.” Paramount is seeking a bond “based on the straightforward calculation of the maximum potential ticking consideration and financing costs from this litigation,” the representative added. “But these are not the only costs of delay. By virtue of what will be at least an eight-month delay in closing, there will be no integration and no ramped-up investment in content, production and creative talent by the combined company. Of course, in addition, employees of both Paramount and WBD are also harmed by the uncertainties caused by the delay.” variety.com/2026/film/news/p…

‘THE ODYSSEY’ is now eyeing a $1.4B+ finish at the worldwide box office. On track to become the highest grossing R-rated film of all time.

‘THE ODYSSEY’ is now at $639M worldwide. Now expected to earn at least $1.3 billion worldwide.

Christopher Nolan Says 'Odyssey' Backlash Over Casting and More Is 'Irrelevant' and He's Learned Not to Worry: 'Remember, I Spent 10 Years Dealing With Batman' variety.com/2026/film/news/c…

A movie based on ‘THE MANDELA CATALOGUE’ YouTube series is in the works. Alex Kister will direct the film based on his YouTube series with Steven Spielberg set to produce. (Source: Deadline)

First poster for the 20th anniversary re-release of Guillermo del Toro's ‘PAN'S LABYRINTH’. In theaters on October 9.