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What changed in entertainment regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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The White House has removed a controversial Tetris-style game titled 'Build the Wall' from its official website shortly after its launch.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung co-chaired the Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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Members of the U.S. Congress are drafting legislation to introduce a 20% federal tax incentive for film and TV production, with potential bonuses reaching up to 30%.
Read at variety.com ↗What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in entertainment this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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Saban Films has acquired the North American distribution rights for the thriller film 'Ignition', starring Maisie Williams and directed by James Erskine.
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Jeffrey Katzenberg, former OpenAI Sora lead Bill Peebles, and former Dropbox CFO Sujay Jaswa are planning to launch a new startup.
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Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Gharaei's drama 'Falling House' has secured distribution deals in France, Italy, and Spain following its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September 2026.
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Indie distributor Cinema Guild has acquired North American distribution rights for the film 'Foreign Travel', directed by Ted Fendt.
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Clementon Lake Park and Splash World, a 119-year-old amusement park in New Jersey, announced on September 9, 2026, that it will close permanently following the 2026 summer season.
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South Korean sales agency Finecut has secured international distribution deals for three films, including Hong Sangsoo's Locarno-winning feature 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes', ahead of the Toronto Film Festival.
Read at variety.com ↗What products launched in entertainment this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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British writer-director Lakeem Rose is developing a contemporary film adaptation of William Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'.
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Modder WTTDOTM released a mod for Grand Theft Auto V titled 'Grand Theft Automated License Plate Reader' that adds 235 simulated Flock surveillance cameras to the game's map of Los Santos.
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Kate Hall and Keith Muelas have officially launched their startup PlayIndies at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, in September 2026.
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Netflix plans to report box office figures for six upcoming films, marking a shift in its theatrical distribution strategy.
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The Venice Film Festival is hosting the premieres of Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk' and Florian Zeller's thriller 'Bunker' on September 8, 2026.
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Professional boxer Canelo Alvarez is scheduled to challenge Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title.
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British rock band Radiohead announced a 2027 tour featuring 16 shows in Australia and five shows in Japan.
Read at theguardian.com ↗18
On September 6, 2026, directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim premiered their documentary 'You Can See Everything' at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado.
Read at variety.com ↗8 of 42 product launches events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What financial results were reported in entertainment this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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The film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has reached a domestic box office gross of $935.2 million as of the weekend of September 13, 2026.
Read at forbes.com ↗1 of 7 financial results events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What court rulings and legal actions hit entertainment this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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Actor and filmmaker Noel Clarke has been charged by the Crown Prosecution Service with six sexual offences, including two counts of sexual assault, three of voyeurism, and one of exposure.
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AMC has reached a $120 million settlement with producers Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Charles Eglee, and Glen Mazzara, ending a nine-year legal dispute over unpaid profits from The Walking Dead franchise.
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The murder-for-hire trial of rapper Lil Durk, also known as Durk Banks, has moved to jury deliberations in Los Angeles.
Read at courthousenews.com ↗3 of 4 courts and legal events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What partnerships were announced in entertainment this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and LINE FRIENDS are hosting a Korean Heritage Night at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on September 9, 2026.
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Six Flags Entertainment Corp. has partnered with Upgrade Inc. to offer the Flex Pay buy now, pay later service for season passes and products at its U.S. amusement parks, applicable to purchases of $49 or more.
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Commercial property insurer FM has become the principal partner of the Boston Common Golf team in the newly formed Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL).
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗3 of 8 partnerships events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What people moved in and out of entertainment roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Emmy Awards, marking her first time in this role.
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Actor and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg will speak at the TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 conference in San Francisco.
Read at techcrunch.com ↗2 of 5 people moves events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What else happened in entertainment this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Actress Hoyeon stars as rookie officer Sung-ae in director Na Hong-Jin's sci-fi action film Hope, which premiered at Cannes.
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Showrunner Silka Luisa confirmed that actor Harrison Ford will not appear in the upcoming Prime Video series Blade Runner 2099.
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Ariana Grande's beauty brand, R.E.M. Beauty, leveraged the Eternal Sunshine Tour to increase consumer engagement and product sales.
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A new four-hour documentary by Alex Gibney, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2026, features allegations from Elon Musk's first wife, Justine Musk.
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The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) provides financial subsidies for health insurance premiums to musicians in Austin, Texas.
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Stella Parton, sister of the late country singer Dolly Parton, has publicly requested that fans stop creating and sharing AI-generated images and content as tributes following Dolly Parton's death.
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King Charles has issued a missive regarding the royal status of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
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Prime Video cancelled the television series 'Spider-Noir' in early September 2026, just two days before the show won five Emmy Awards.
Read at gizmodo.com ↗8 of 64 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.