Studio Signal — Weekly Wrap-Up, Saturday, May 9, 2026
This week, we're tracking a box office showdown between Mortal Kombat II and The Devil Wears Prada 2, a bizarre lawsuit against James Cameron over Avatar's AI-generated characters, and Werner Herzog's dramatic exit from the Cannes Film Festival. Plus, Nexstar's CEO signals a major battle with regulators over the company's pending merger with Tegna.This week, we're tracking a box office showdown between Mortal Kombat II and The Devil Wears Prada 2, a bizarre lawsuit against James Cameron over Avatar's AI-generated characters, and Werner Herzog's dramatic exit from the Cannes Film Festival…
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