The Flick Chicks

NYT > Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

1. ‘Digger,’ Warner Bros.’ Last Release Before Merger, Is a Major Flop
   The film, starring Tom Cruise, grossed an estimated $8 million in its opening weekend. That could put the movie on track to lose at least $125 million.
2. What Paramount Would Own After Buying Warner Bros.
   Paramount reached an agreement with a group of states to settle an antitrust lawsuit, paving the way for a merger that would bring together hit franchises, streaming services and news networks.
3. The Voice of Looney Tunes on Corporate Greed
   How a Warner Bros. merger almost turned “Coyote vs. Acme” into a tax write-off.
4. Even With Space Cops and Magic Rings, ‘Lanterns’ Keeps It Real
   HBO’s next big bet in the DC Universe is more like a buddy-cop drama than the usual comic-book adaptation. Fans are in for a few surprises.
5. A Setback for the MAGA Media Takeover
   Trump is beatable if you take a page from his playbook and flood the zone with opposition.
6. I’m a Screenwriter. Hollywood Is in Trouble.
   A scriptwriter’s lament about Hollywood’s decline
7. ‘Supergirl’ Falters at the Box Office, Testing DC Studios’ Reboot
   Overall, ticket sales for the weekend were up 21 percent from last year. But the expensive “Supergirl” debuted as a disappointing second, with an estimated $38 million.
8. Superman Experience at Warner Bros. Mirrors Hollywood’s Change
   Inside the reworked Stage 5, a hallowed soundstage where John Wayne once roamed and the cast of “Friends” sipped coffee on couches.
9. The Paramount Merger Can (and Should) Be Stopped
   It’s not too late to stop the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. And we have a blueprint for how to win.
10. ‘The Bachelorette’ Took a Risk on Taylor Frankie Paul. It Backfired.
    Ms. Paul’s built-in fan base and viral interpersonal drama presented an opportunity for the long-running reality TV show, until video of a past assault derailed the season.