Ryan Coogler Shifts TV Business from Disney to Netflix in Studio Move
Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media Television has signed a multi-year exclusive TV development deal with Netflix, shifting its overall series pact from Disney after expiration. Led by Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian, the banner will now develop scripted television projects solely for the streamer. The move marks a significant platform change for one of Hollywood’s most sought-after creative teams, expanding their TV slate at Netflix. Coogler’s recent film success includes the Oscar-winning Sinners, further cementing his standing as a top filmmaker.
Quinta Brunson Inks New 20th Television Pact, Expands Disney Partnership
In other big entertainment news, Quinta Brunson has signed a five-year overall deal with 20th Television, moving her production company Fifth Chance Productions from Warner Bros. Television to Disney. The Abbott Elementary creator, star, and Emmy winner will develop and executive produce new series across Disney platforms while continuing her hit ABC comedy, now heading into its sixth season. The move keeps Brunson within the Disney ecosystem and marks a major talent win amid broader industry consolidation and studio shakeups.
Spike Lee, Carmelo Anthony, Alicia Keys Lead Celebrity Turnout at Knicks Parade
New York celebrated the Knicks’ title with a massive parade through Manhattan, drawing stars including Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan, Mariska Hargitay, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Martha Stewart, and more. Former Knicks legends Patrick Ewing, Carmelo Anthony, John Starks, and Walt Frazier joined the festivities. Alicia Keys performed in the Canyon of Heroes before the team received the city’s key at City Hall, where players and coaches addressed an estimated million-plus cheering fans on Thursday.
McConaughey & Harrelson’s ‘Brothers’ Finally Gets Apple TV Premiere Date
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson’s long-awaited Apple TV comedy Brothers will premiere Sept. 23, more than three years after the series was first greenlit. The show stars the longtime friends as fictionalized versions of themselves, whose lives are thrown into chaos after a family secret suggests they may actually be brothers. Created by Lee Eisenberg, the comedy blends friendship, family drama, and Texas-sized absurdity into one of Apple TV’s most anticipated fall releases.
Apple Signals Product Price Hikes Amid Memory Chip Cost Surge
Apple plans to raise product prices as surging demand for AI infrastructure drives up the cost of memory and storage chips. Outgoing CEO Tim Cook said the company has absorbed higher component costs for as long as possible, but called further price increases “unavoidable.” While Apple hasn’t disclosed which devices will be affected or when changes will take effect, the move underscores how the AI boom is creating ripple effects across the broader consumer electronics industry.
Vox Media Officially Breaks Apart as Penske Takes Final Assets
Penske Media has acquired Vox Media’s remaining digital publishing portfolio, including Eater, The Verge, SB Nation, Thrillist, Popsugar, The Dodo, and Punch, in a deal that ends Vox’s multi-year breakup. The assets will join Penske’s broader media empire, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, and Billboard. The move follows Vox’s earlier sales of New York Magazine and its podcast division, effectively dissolving the company’s original unified structure as its brands are absorbed into competing media groups.
Richard Linklater to Receive Zurich Film Festival Career Achievement Award
Richard Linklater will receive the Zurich Film Festival’s 2026 Golden Eye Career Achievement Award, recognizing more than three decades as one of independent cinema’s most influential filmmakers. The director behind Slacker, Dazed and Confused, Before Sunrise, and Boyhood will attend the festival for a masterclass and retrospective screening series. The honor comes as Linklater continues his prolific run with Nouvelle Vague, reinforcing his status as a defining voice in modern filmmaking.
Rockstar Reveals ‘GTA VI’ Cover Art as Hype Builds for November Launch
Rockstar Games unveiled the official cover art for Grand Theft Auto VI and announced that pre-orders will open June 25, giving fans their latest look at one of the most anticipated video game launches ever. The title remains on track for its Nov. 19 release, according to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick. Industry analysts project massive demand, with some estimates suggesting GTA VI could sell as many as 25 million copies on launch day.
Halle Bailey, Ludacris Head Star-Studded Voice Cast of ‘Groove Tails’
A star-studded cast is coming together for Groove Tails, a new animated musical from Twilight producers Imprint Entertainment. The film will feature voice performances from Ansel Elgort, Halle Bailey, Ludacris, Alan Ritchson, J.B. Smoove, CeeLo Green, and Agnez Mo. Set in New York, the story follows a young mouse chasing his dream of becoming a dancer. The project is being introduced to buyers at Annecy and is slated to finish production later this year.
Intel Shares Surge After Trump Says Apple Plans Chip Partnership
Intel shares jumped after President Donald Trump said Apple plans to partner with the chipmaker to design and manufacture semiconductors in the United States. The announcement marks another major win for Intel’s foundry ambitions under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who has worked to revive the company’s manufacturing business and attract high-profile customers. Investors cheered the news, pushing Intel higher as the company continues its dramatic turnaround amid the AI-driven semiconductor boom.
Jim Carrey Eyes Return for ‘Grinch’ Sequel at Universal
Universal and Imagine Entertainment are developing a sequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas, with Jim Carrey in talks to reprise his role and Ron Howard set to return as director alongside producer Brian Grazer. The original 2000 film was a major hit, grossing $345 million worldwide and ranking as the top domestic release of its year, while also winning an Oscar for Best Makeup. Writers Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel are attached to the new project.
Patriots Sue Foxborough Over Gillette Stadium License Fee Dispute
The New England Patriots have sued the town of Foxborough, alleging officials improperly inflated Gillette Stadium’s annual entertainment license renewal from the state-mandated $100 fee to nearly $1 million through added administrative charges. The lawsuit argues the town exceeded its authority under Massachusetts law by attaching costs tied to public safety personnel salaries. Foxborough says the fees help ensure taxpayers aren’t left covering the growing security and operational costs associated with large-scale stadium events.
National Gas Average Drops Below $4 Amid Easing Oil Prices
U.S. gas prices have dipped below $4 per gallon for the first time since March, offering consumers a break after months of elevated costs tied to the Iran conflict. The national average has fallen from a 2026 high of $4.56 as oil prices retreat on hopes of a lasting ceasefire. Still, analysts caution the relief may be temporary, with U.S. oil reserves and commercial stockpiles near critical lows and supply risks lingering into the summer.
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