Warner Bros. news
Warner Bros. appears in 12 stories we have published between September 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our Business and Technology coverage. It is most often reported alongside Paramount, LG and Mattel.
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DC Studios launches $30 million body horror film Clayface
DC Studios has released Clayface, a film directed by James Watkins that reimagines the origins of the iconic Batman villain through the lens of body horror. With a budget of $30 million, the film is positioned as a lower-cost experiment in the comic book genre, exploring themes of revenge and monstrosity.
22 October 2026
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DC Studios launches $30 million body horror film Clayface
DC Studios' new film Clayface, directed by James Watkins, reimagines the Batman villain's origins with a $30 million budget and a focus on body horror.
Netflix Lays Off 1,000 Employees as Streaming Competition Intensifies
Netflix will lay off 1,000 employees globally, about 6% of its workforce, as it faces competition from platforms like YouTube and TikTok and shifts focus…
Cartoon Network suffers massive leak of internal assets for 30+ shows
Over 200GB of internal production assets for Cartoon Network shows, including Gumball and Adventure Time, were leaked amid Paramount’s Warner Bros. acquisition.
Skydance Completes $110 Billion Acquisition of Paramount and Warner Bros, Rebrands as Skydance Corporation
Skydance has finalized its $110 billion acquisition of Paramount and Warner Bros., rebranding the combined entity as Skydance Corporation.
Production of The Batman Part II paused as Matt Reeves addresses personal matter
Production of "The Batman Part II" has been paused as director Matt Reeves addresses a personal family matter. Warner Bros.
Paramount-Warner Bros merger pauses Colbert’s Lord of the Rings film, triggers industry delays
Stephen Colbert’s 'The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past' film reportedly paused due to the Paramount-Warner Bros merger.
Skydance reportedly planning Barbie 2 sequel after Warner Bros. acquisition
Skydance is reportedly developing a Barbie 2 sequel after acquiring Warner Bros.' catalog, but key talent remains committed to other projects.
TechRadar Reviews 10 New 4K Blu-ray Releases from September 2026
TechRadar evaluates ten new 4K Blu-ray releases from September 2026, testing picture and audio quality with an upgraded home theater system. See which titles stand out.
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz Steps Down to Join Paramount Skydance as Co-CEO
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is leaving to become co-CEO of Paramount Skydance after its $110B Warner Bros merger. Roger Lynch, former Condé Nast CEO, will take over by November 2.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Season 2 Greenlit: What We Know So Far
HBO Max’s Stuart Fails to Save the Universe season 2 has been greenlit, but details are scarce. Here’s what fans can expect—including a surreal finale twist.
Chinese LCD panel price hikes threaten affordable TVs ahead of Black Friday 2026
Chinese manufacturers BOE, TCL CSOT, and HKC are raising LCD panel prices ahead of Black Friday 2026. Samsung slashes QLED production amid supply chain shifts.
Robert Eggers’ Romeo and Juliet Adaptation Lands High-$70M Deal After Bidding War
Focus Features wins bidding war for Robert Eggers’ high-budget adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, featuring Olde English dialogue.