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Warner Bros. motion picture group leaders Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy are set to leave the studio following Paramount's takeover, Variety reports. The exit lands as Tom Cruise films, including 'Digger', draw fresh critical attention, with Rolling Stone and IndieWire weighing in on the star and his recent work. Industry watchers see the shake-up as part of a wider reshaping of Hollywood's studio landscape.

A federal judge has approved the antitrust settlement removing the final regulatory obstacle to the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, according to IndieWire. The deal, which would combine two of Hollywood's largest studios and streaming operations, had faced scrutiny over competition concerns and can now move forward. The ruling marks a major consolidation moment for the US entertainment industry.

Filmmaker Tim Rook, behind the viral TikTok comedy character Skweezy Jibbs, has written an IndieWire op-ed explaining how he turned the internet persona into an independent feature film. The movie screened across 71 cities on a tour, showing how a social media character can be converted into a real-world cinema project and live audience phenomenon.

Netflix's October lineup is drawing attention, with IndieWire rounding up the seven most anticipated shows arriving on the streaming platform this month. The list highlights the new and returning series that subscribers and critics are most eager to watch as the autumn season of releases begins.

A trailer has been released for 'Manhood', a new documentary examining the world of penis enlargement. IndieWire describes the film as taking a bizarre yet sensitive look at a rarely documented subject, profiling the industry and the men who seek out these procedures. The documentary's trailer is drawing attention as it circulates among film news outlets.

Broadway musicals are facing a crisis, with ticket sales and audiences struggling to recover. IndieWire reports that Neil Patrick Harris and Major League Baseball are being positioned as potential lifelines for the ailing industry, pairing the beloved Tony Awards host with high-profile sports partnerships to draw new crowds back to live theatre.

Independent filmmakers are disputing claims that there are not enough movies available for buyers, according to IndieWire. The pushback comes amid ongoing debate in the film industry about acquisition demand and the availability of independent titles for distribution. Filmmakers argue the problem lies elsewhere, and the discussion has drawn attention within the global film community.

The Tribeca Festival has announced dates and details for its 26th edition, taking place in 2027. IndieWire reported the announcement, which gives filmmakers, industry attendees and audiences advance notice of next year's festival programming in New York. The news is being shared among film festival watchers and the entertainment press.

Art house theaters are exploring whether AI-driven data models can help them identify and reach more targeted audiences. Industry publication IndieWire examines how independent cinemas might use artificial intelligence tools to analyze viewer data and market specialized films more effectively, raising questions about whether such technology could help smaller theaters survive while preserving their distinctive character.

Filmmaker Paula González-Nasser and the team behind the indie feature 'The Scout' are sharing their methods for scouting New York City filming locations. In a feature interview with IndieWire, they discuss how a low-budget production navigates permits, neighborhood logistics and the city's famously complicated filming landscape to find authentic backdrops without studio resources.

The film 'Primetime' is drawing attention for its unusual visual style, with critics highlighting that it looks unlike typical movies. Coverage from outlets including IndieWire frames the film as formally distinctive, though few details about its plot, cast or release are given in the available reports.

The Tribeca Festival has announced dates and details for its 2027 edition, which IndieWire describes as its 26th. The announcement gives filmmakers, distributors and festival-goers an early look at the New York event's schedule planning. Further specifics from the announcement were not provided in the available reporting, and industry reaction has not yet been observed.

AFI Fest has announced its 2026 lineup, featuring 157 films including 'Possible Love' and Céline Sciamma's 'Tutti Frutti'. The full slate, reported by IndieWire, spans the festival's usual mix of premieres and international titles, giving audiences an early look at one of the major US film festival programs for the coming year.