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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 UK parliamentary Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, chaired by Dame Caroline Dinenage, is launching an inquiry into the UK's poor performance at the Eurovision Song Contest over the last 20 years.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to introduce legislation that would revoke the citizenship of individuals who slander IDF soldiers and increase defamation damages twentyfold.
Read at variety.com ↗04
The Motion Picture Association released a report by Olsberg SPI estimating that a 20% federal film tax incentive could double U.S. film and TV production by 2032.
Read at variety.com ↗05
Paramount is reportedly considering relocating some operations from Los Angeles to Nashville, with the studio scouting over 400,000 square feet of commercial space.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗06
The Walt Disney Company is expanding its mandatory in-office policy, requiring previously exempt remote product and tech employees to work from the office four days a week.
Read at thestreet.com ↗07
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) announced that music companies and distributors have established new rules to prevent AI-generated music from being used to defraud streaming services.
Read at techmeme.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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UK-based music tech startup Unit1 has secured $20 million in funding led by Balderton Capital.
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Nex, the developer of the motion-based gaming system Nex Playground, has raised $150 million in a Series E funding round.
Read at techmeme.com ↗10
Netflix acquired Ben Affleck's AI startup InterPositive for nearly $600 million in March 2026.
Read at variety.com ↗11
Nex, the maker of the Nex Playground gaming console, has secured over $150 million in Series E funding led by Baillie Gifford and BAI Capital.
Read at variety.com ↗12
Stephen Colbert has raised $5 million in funding for his startup.
Read at inc.com ↗13
Buffalo 8 Distribution has acquired the North American distribution rights for the psychological thriller 'The Patient', starring Kate Beckinsale and Ryan Phillippe.
Read at variety.com ↗14
Netflix has ended its partnership with Skydance Animation due to the performance of Spellbound and creative disagreements over Ray Gunn.
Read at gizmodo.com ↗15
Japanese distributor Bitters End has secured international sales for the film 'In My Father's Room' in France, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Read at variety.com ↗8 of 12 funding and m&a events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What products launched in entertainment this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Movistar Plus CEO Alfonso Gómez Palacio announced a new slate of film and television projects at the San Sebastián Film Festival on September 20, 2026.
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Netflix has officially canceled the romantic drama series 'Sweet Magnolias' after a five-season run.
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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment announced on September 18, 2026, a $135 million renovation plan for the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Read at bisnow.com ↗19
Miley Cyrus released her tenth studio album titled 'Bass Persuades' on September 18, 2026.
Read at variety.com ↗20
Chinese company FunnyPlaying has announced the FPGB Mini, a handheld gaming device that supports original Nintendo Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges.
Read at theverge.com ↗21
Streaming platforms Peacock, Netflix, Amazon, and AMC showcased upcoming horror series at the Toronto International Film Festival to highlight their October content strategies.
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Director Greta Gerwig revealed that her upcoming film adaptation of C. S. Lewis's 'The Magician’s Nephew' is inspired by 1960s and 1970s British rock music.
Read at gizmodo.com ↗23
Universal Studios Hollywood opened the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster to the public on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Read at wired.com ↗8 of 84 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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Dave & Buster's reported second-quarter 2027 financial results on September 15, showing a revenue decline to $544.1 million and a net loss of $12.5 million.
Read at thestreet.com ↗25
GameStop announced the reopening of select closed stores across the United States starting September 11, 2026, including a location in Brooklyn, Ohio.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗2 of 6 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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Director Aaron Sorkin stated that Sony hired external legal counsel to fact-check his upcoming film, 'The Social Reckoning', which focuses on Meta and Mark Zuckerberg.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗27
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has threatened to relocate the studio out of California unless a settlement is reached with California Attorney General Rob Bonta by October 1, 2026.
Read at thestreet.com ↗28
Pop star Shakira is beginning a 12-show concert residency in Madrid, Spain, with over 600,000 attendees expected.
Read at accountingtoday.com ↗29
Kellye Croft has refiled a lawsuit in New York County Supreme Court accusing Harvey Weinstein and James Dolan of sexual assault.
Read at courthousenews.com ↗30
Activision Blizzard is facing a new lawsuit alleging sexual assault and harassment.
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The US Department of Justice has requested that a federal judge require states, led by California, and the Writers Guild of America to post a bond regarding their antitrust lawsuit against the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗32
Mindy McKoin, a former assistant director on the series 'Shrinking', filed a lawsuit in California state court on September 15, 2026, against Warner Bros Television and executive producer Randall Winston.
Read at canadianlawyermag.com ↗33
Justin Sun has initiated a lawsuit against actress Jing Tian in China to recover a $4.5 million payment he claims was a marriage fee.
Read at wsj.com ↗8 of 13 courts and legal events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What incidents and outages hit entertainment this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actress created by Particle6 Group, experienced technical malfunctions during a press tour in September 2026.
Read at techcrunch.com ↗35
Guitar Center launched an 'Open for Legends' contest featuring Ed Sheeran that remained unmoderated for several hours on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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Fans of Macklemore are requesting refunds following the cancellation of Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' in September 2026.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗37
Security researchers from Hudson Rock identified a surge in 'ClickFix' malware attacks targeting Mac and Windows users via fake HBO Max advertisements on Reddit.
Read at techcrunch.com ↗4 of 5 incidents and safety 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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Havas Play has partnered with gaming advertising platform iion to launch 'Havas Play:able', a new service for creating interactive playable ads across the ANZ and APAC regions.
Read at exchangewire.com ↗1 of 6 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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Disney has appointed Karandeep Anand as its first-ever Chief Technology Officer.
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Global Media and Entertainment group announced that Chief Commercial Officer Mike Gordon will step down from his role in 2027.
Read at exchangewire.com ↗2 of 14 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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Singer Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding rapper Macklemore's removal from his tour during a concert in Philadelphia on September 19, 2026.
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The article discusses allegations of parental abuse and exploitation of former child actors in Hollywood, specifically highlighting the experiences of Hayden Panettiere, Jennette McCurdy, Kaya Scodelario, and Ariel Winter.
Read at buzzfeed.com ↗43
Singer-songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik died at age 56 on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at a Manhattan hospital due to heart failure.
Read at theguardian.com ↗44
The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to close the facility in Washington, D.C., for repairs.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗45
The film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' debuted on Disney+ on September 2, 2026, following its May 22 theatrical release.
Read at gizmodo.com ↗5 of 99 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.