StarzPlay CEO Maaz Sheikh outlines strategy to grow viewership
StarzPlay CEO Maaz Sheikh outlines how exclusive sports rights, Arabic originals and AI-driven personalisation are shaping the streaming platform’s growth across the MENA region.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Paramount’s $108 Bn Hostile Offer, Backs Netflix Deal
Board says David Ellison’s $30-per-share bid undervalues the company and carries financing and execution risks.
Bollywood’s Dhurandhar Banned in Gulf Countries, Casting Shadow on Overseas Run
Dhurandhar's international momentum has stalled in the Middle East. The ban raises questions about political narratives and overseas censorship.
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, licenses 200+ characters for Sora and ChatGPT
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI and license 200+ characters to OpenAI’s Sora and ChatGPT Images under a three‑year deal that excludes talent likenesses and voices.
The Voice of Hind Rajab: Kaouther Ben Hania’s Film Earns Golden Globe Nomination
Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab earns a Golden Globe nomination, expanding global attention on the film’s emotional retelling of a five-year-old Palestinian girl’s final moments and its acclaimed festival journey.
Trump Criticises Paramount’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery as Jared Kushner Emerges Among Backers
Donald Trump has criticised Paramount’s $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery as Jared Kushner and Gulf sovereign funds emerge as key backers of Paramount, adding new political friction to an already heated takeover battle with Netflix.
Netflix Deal Under Threat: Paramount Launches $108.4 Bn Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount has launched a $108.4B hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, challenging Netflix’s earlier deal and triggering a fierce industry, political and regulatory showdown that could reshape Hollywood’s future.
Netflix-Warner Bros. $82.7 Bn Deal Sparks Antitrust Backlash, Theater Industry Alarm
In a seismic $82.7 billion deal announced Friday, Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros. studios and HBO Max - sparking immediate antitrust concerns and theater industry protests over competitive consolidation.
Valve Steam Machine price speculation as company signals PC‑like pricing
Valve’s long-rumoured Steam Machine is sparking global interest as early developer comments and analyst estimates suggest pricing similar to a mid-range gaming PC, potentially placing the device in the $500–$1,000 bracket depending on configuration.
Underground Rapper Maxon Margiela Dies at 21 – Fans Mourn & Mental Health Conversations Resurface
Orlando-based Gen-Z rapper Maxon Margiela, only 21, is reported to have died by suspected suicide, sparking an outpouring of grief and renewed calls for mental health support in the music community.
S. S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi: Time Travel, Ramayana and the New Face of Indian Blockbusters
S.S. Rajamouli unveiled Varanasi in Hyderabad: a globe-trotting, time-travel adventure steeped in Hindu mythology and inspired by the Ramayana. Starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, the film’s lavish first look and leaked teaser have already sparked global debate.
Huda Beauty ends partnership with Love Island star Huda Mustafa after viral livestream backlash
Huda Beauty has cut ties with Love Island star Huda Mustafa after a viral livestream backlash. The brand says the incident “does not reflect its values.”