Studio Signal — Weekend Edition, Saturday, August 22, 2026
State regulators force David Ellison and Paramount to the negotiating table over their massive Warner Brothers Discovery merger amid concerns about California job losses. Plus, we break down a new Hollywood liability lawsuit and the weekend box office as Spider-Man secures its fourth consecutive win while the newest Insidious stumbles.
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