Entertainment news: 07

What changed in entertainment regulation and policy this week?

Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.

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What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in entertainment this week?

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What products launched in entertainment this week?

Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.

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What financial results were reported in entertainment this week?

Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.

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What court rulings and legal actions hit entertainment this week?

Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.

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What partnerships were announced in entertainment this week?

Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.

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What people moved in and out of entertainment roles this week?

Executive appointments and departures reported this week.

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What else happened in entertainment this week?

Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.

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The Entertainment week,distilled.

What changed in entertainment regulation and policy this week?

Google is modifying its search results in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act, following a 460 million euro fine issued in July 2026.

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel announced that his upcoming interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will not air on ABC due to threats from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The White House has removed a controversial Tetris-style game titled 'Build the Wall' from its official website shortly after its launch.

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.

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%.

What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in entertainment this week?

Saban Films has acquired the North American distribution rights for the thriller film 'Ignition', starring Maisie Williams and directed by James Erskine.

Xbox has officially become the publisher for Hideo Kojima's upcoming action-espionage game Physint.

Jeffrey Katzenberg, former OpenAI Sora lead Bill Peebles, and former Dropbox CFO Sujay Jaswa are planning to launch a new startup.

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.

Indie distributor Cinema Guild has acquired North American distribution rights for the film 'Foreign Travel', directed by Ted Fendt.

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.

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.

What products launched in entertainment this week?

The 2026 Roblox Innovation Awards ceremony took place in San Jose on September 12, 2026, as part of the 12th annual Roblox Developer Conference.

At the annual Roblox Developer Conference (RDC) held on September 11, 2026, Roblox announced several new features.

Smilegate launched the game 'Eclipse: The Awakening' on PC and mobile on September 10, 2026.

On September 10, 2026, Amazon announced a new AI-powered lip-syncing feature for its Prime Video streaming service.

The National Theatre in London has announced its new season for 2027, featuring eight world premieres including a play by James Graham about former Prime Minister John Major.

Netflix plans to report box office figures for six upcoming films, marking a shift in its theatrical distribution strategy.

On September 6, 2026, directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim premiered their documentary 'You Can See Everything' at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado.

On August 3, 2026, AMC Theatres reported its highest-revenue weekend in history with over 10.2 million attendees.

What financial results were reported in entertainment this week?

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.

Indian audio platform Pocket FM has doubled its annualized revenue run rate to $500 million as of September 2026.

Marvel Studios announced that ticket presales for the upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday' have reached $50 million three months before its scheduled release on December 18, 2026.

As of 2026, actress Nicole Kidman has an estimated net worth of $250 million.

What court rulings and legal actions hit entertainment this week?

On September 12, 2026, a federal jury in Los Angeles acquitted Chicago rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, of all charges related to a 2022 murder-for-hire scheme.

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.

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.

The murder-for-hire trial of rapper Lil Durk, also known as Durk Banks, has moved to jury deliberations in Los Angeles.

What partnerships were announced in entertainment this week?

Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and LINE FRIENDS are hosting a Korean Heritage Night at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on September 9, 2026.

Suno, an AI music generation company, is collaborating with Warner Music Group to develop a new version of its AI music generator.

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.

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).

What people moved in and out of entertainment roles this week?

Actor Lee Pace has confirmed his participation in the fourth season of the Apple TV series Foundation.

Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Emmy Awards, marking her first time in this role.

Actor and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg will speak at the TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 conference in San Francisco.

What else happened in entertainment this week?

LIV Golf, backed by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, has faced significant financial challenges despite its initial disruption of professional golf with high payouts.

Celine Dion performed her first full concert in over six years at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, France, on September 12, 2026.

Warner Bros. produced the film 'Coyote vs. Acme' for $70 million, completing it in 2022 with stars John Cena and Will Forte.

Ariana Grande's beauty brand, R.E.M. Beauty, leveraged the Eternal Sunshine Tour to increase consumer engagement and product sales.

Sami Zayn defeated CM Punk to win his second WWE title during the WWE SmackDown event held in Mexico City.

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.

In the documentary 'Musk' premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 8, 2026, Justine Wilson claimed that Elon Musk refers to the mothers of his 14 children as 'breeders'.

Prime Video cancelled the television series 'Spider-Noir' in early September 2026, just two days before the show won five Emmy Awards.

Which figures were reported in entertainment this week?

base federal tax credit percentage

maximum potential tax credit percentage

minimum spending requirement for specific uplift

expected launch year for Physint

months spent searching for a new partner

year of the shooting incident

year of King Von's death

day of the month for the second trial

WWE title count for Sami Zayn

age of the victim Saviay’a Robinson

year of King Von's death

age of the park

renovation cost for Splash World

defaulted loan amount

fine amount

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