Eriq Gardner • February 10, 2026

Will the McConaughey Act Save Hollywood I.P.?

The actor’s quest to button up his very vibes under existing trademark laws seems quixotic, or he could be onto something in the fight against A.I. deepfakes.

Kim Masters • February 9, 2026

The Complicated Legacy of Bob Iger

Disney insiders say the outgoing (again!) C.E.O. is leaving under far different circumstances than after his first stint as leader. Alan Horn praises Iger as perhaps the best entertainment executive he’s ever met. For everyone else, it’s more complex.

Matthew Belloni • February 6, 2026

Can Disney’s Josh and Dana Honeymoon Last?

After a year-plus contest for the C.E.O. gig ended with a D’Amaro victory and a pretty good consolation prize for Walden, the highly choreographed vibes have been only positive. But conflicting styles and potentially existential challenges in Walden’s expanded film and TV fiefdom could soon capsize the boat.

Eriq Gardner • February 3, 2026

The Bad Bunny Lawsuit That Could Destroy Reggaeton

As the Grammy-winning artist prepares for the Super Bowl, a copyright suit including Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi, and Pitbull claims that the entire Latin urban music phenomenon was built on top of stolen beats. A ruling on the case could change the industry forever.

Matthew Belloni • February 3, 2026

Did ‘Melania’ Cook the Box Office Books?

After months of hype and $75 million in production and marketing costs, Amazon unleashed the first lady’s documentary to big-ish grosses. It’s still a sure money loser in theaters for Bezos & Co.—and some suspect an orchestrated box office boost.

Matthew Belloni • February 3, 2026

Dana Walden’s Disney Denouement

After a year-plus contest in which Walden, the TV chief, was often considered to be in pole position, Experiences head Josh D’Amaro will likely succeed Bob Iger. That’s because for Disney, in the short and long run, parks and cruises will be far more important than TV and streaming.

Matthew Belloni • January 29, 2026

Will the Grammys Leave Downtown L.A.?

Music’s biggest night arrives as its contract with Crypto.com Arena expires, Recording Academy production costs are skyrocketing, and sources say Steve Ballmer wants to lure the show to the crosstown Intuit Dome. Plus: why Harry Styles could be the biggest tour of 2026, the high price of Bieber’s facial paralysis, and whether the Trump guys will kill Live Nation.

Julia Alexander • January 28, 2026

What Everyone Is Actually Watching on Netflix

Insights and analysis from the streamer’s latest engagement report: why Ms. Rachel is working, how many laughed at Shane Gillis, the secret power behind KPop Demon Hunters, and what’s going on with all those non-English shows.

Eriq Gardner • January 27, 2026

Will Blake v. Baldoni Make It to Trial?

With both sides in the ‘It Ends With Us’ legal/P.R. war seemingly intent on seeing the case through to the bitter conclusion, its endgame is coming into view. And it could be an uphill fight for Blake Lively.

Kim Masters • January 27, 2026

Is Blake Really Unhireable—and Can Ryan Escape the Blast Radius?

The ‘Deadpool’ actor takes a star turn in the latest batch of emails made public by the legal/P.R. war between his wife and Justin Baldoni—providing an incredibly rare view into the ways an A-list star (who’s also a very ticked-off husband) can and cannot wield his power.

Matthew Belloni • January 23, 2026

Can ‘Melania’ Open?

On top of the $40 million Amazon ponied up for Brett Ratner’s docu-hagiography, the studio is spending another $35 million to open it in 27 countries, including a splashy Kennedy Center premiere to be attended by top executives. But for all the expense, Melania is for an audience of one.

Matthew Belloni • January 19, 2026

Movie Theaters Want a Ted Sarandos Blood Oath

Regal’s Eduardo Acuna goes public with his pitch for Netflix to sign a 10-year binding pledge with the Trump D.O.J. (and other ideas), ensuring Sarandos won’t go back on his recent promise to give Warner Bros. movies a 45-day window. Offering Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ a wide release would help, too.

Matthew Belloni • January 16, 2026

How Netflix’s Sony Deal Explains Its Warners Pursuit

The streamer's new global agreement with the studio, valued at up to $8 billion, puts a public value on its slate. Now apply that math to its potential Warners takeover.

Matthew Belloni • January 16, 2026

Kathleen Kennedy’s Final Episode

As president of Lucasfilm, the producer oversaw five Star Wars films, a wave of TV shows…. and a galaxy’s worth of abandoned projects and jilted filmmakers. With her exit finally official, is the franchise better off now than it was 14 years ago?

Julia Alexander • January 14, 2026

The Math Behind Combining Hulu and Disney+

The long-ordained integration of Disney’s two streaming services is being heralded inside Burbank as a transformational moment for both. But will the merged platform really be more than the sum of its parts?