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👋 Good morning! Last night, Hollywood rolled out a stunt-packed red carpet for the L.A. premiere of ‘The Fall Guy,’ with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt stealing the spotlight. Amid motorcycles and stuntmen showcasing their skills, the event was nothing short of an action movie scene. Gosling described the movie as a "love letter to the stunt community," paying tribute to the unsung heroes behind the scenes.

Welcome aboard the Dailies. As you sip your morning brew, we’ll get you caught up with the fast-paced world of Hollywood - no need to chase down a newsstand, we’ve got everything you need right here.

🎞 Here’s what’s on the reel today:

• Fubo Ditches Warner Bros.

• Hollywood’s Heavyweights Unite

• FKA Twigs Champions the NO FAKES Act

• Last Looks: 👀 Bite-sized scoops on developing stories/projects

• Video Village: The latest trailers

• Martini Shot 🍸

🏈📺 Fubo Ditches Warner Bros. Discovery Deal: FuboTV, the sports-focused streaming service, has just pulled the plug on its content deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, citing "abuse of massive market power" and a lack of "good faith negotiations." They claim Warner Bros. insisted on offering Fubo above-market rates for its popular networks like Discovery, HGTV, and Food Network, not to mention the coveted sports content from TNT, TBS, and truTV. Fubo argued that this stance not only hiked prices for consumers but also stifled choice by bundling sports with other content, contrary to consumer interests in more tailored, cost-effective packages. Warner Bros. Discovery, for its part, says it’s still open to working things out. But with Fubo yanking their networks and whispers of legal action in the air, the industry waits to see what happens.

Hollywood's Heavyweights Form Producers United for Fairer Treatment: A coalition of 86 top-tier career producers, who collectively influence about 90% of Hollywood's major independent and studio/streamer films, has formed Producers United. Among them are the masterminds behind Oscar-winning movies and major franchises like James Bond, John Wick, and Transformers. This group is advocating for a new compensation model and health benefits, aiming to rectify longstanding inequities in the producer's role within the industry. As they prepare for critical discussions with studios and streaming services, the movement seeks to safeguard the future of film and TV production against systemic decay. This pivotal effort could reshape the landscape of Hollywood, ensuring a sustainable environment for the creative forces behind its biggest successes.

🎬🤖 FKA Twigs Champions the NO FAKES Act: Musician and actress FKA Twigs is taking a futuristic leap by developing a deepfake version of herself to manage her social media interactions. As she ventures into using AI deepfake technology to interact with her fans, Twigs is also pushing for legislation to combat the unauthorized use of digital replicas. Yesterday, Twigs took to Capitol Hill, advocating for the NO FAKES Act, which aims to protect creators by allowing them to take legal action against misuse of their digital likenesses, highlighting a critical move towards safeguarding artists' rights in the digital era. Twigs’ initiative shows the dual aspects of AI: immense potential when regulated but also a need for strict oversight to prevent abuse.

Development 🗒️

• TriStar wins a bidding war for Wesley Wang’s viral short ‘Nothing, Except Everything,’ set to be adapted by Wang and produced by Darren Aronofsky’s Protozoa. (more)

• Jeff Bridges is returning for ‘Tron: Ares.’ (more)

• Netflix secures a live-action 'Scooby-Doo' series from Berlanti Productions. (more)

• Tilda Swinton joins Colin Farrell in Netflix's upcoming film 'The Ballad of a Small Player,' set to begin filming in Asia this summer. (more)

• Josh Gad’s Chris Farley biopic lands at New Line. (more)

• Amazon MGM Studios sets an October release for 'Nickel Boys,' a film adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer-winning novel, featuring a star-studded cast. (more)

• Alden Ehrenreich joins the cast of New Line's horror thriller 'Weapons,' directed by Zach Cregger of 'Barbarian' fame. (more)

• A24 reunites with 'Talk To Me' directors Danny and Michael Philippou for a new horror film, 'Bring Her Back.’ (more)

• Roku greenlights 'The Arch Project,' a docuseries exploring human creativity, starring and produced by Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger. (more)

• Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson collaborate on 'Olympic Highlights,' an eight-episode series for Peacock, recapping the 2024 Paris Olympics. (more)

• Roku adds 'Best Bite Wins,' a new food competition series hosted by Josh Peck, to its growing lineup of original content. (more)

• Netflix launches a new UK reality series, 'Cheaters: Unfinished Business,' where ex-couples confront past infidelities, hosted by Amanda Holden. (more)

• Richard E. Grant and Brian Cox will voice philosophers in 'Wittgenstein's Poker.’ (more)

• Ty Burrell stars in Roku's comedy reimagining of the 1950s series 'Tightrope!', executive produced by Bryan Cranston. (more)

✅ Renewed & Cancelled ❌

• ‘Judge Judy’ and ‘Hot Bench’ are renewed for two more years. (more)

• Amazon’s Alex Cross series is renewed for S2 ahead of its series premiere. (more)

Business 🤝

• Paramount Global and Charter Communications have extended their negotiation deadline to avert a potential blackout of Paramount networks on Charter systems. (more)

• NBC prepares a $2.5B annual bid to take NBA broadcast rights from TNT, incorporating regular and playoff games into its network and Peacock streaming service. (more)

• Paramount+ reaches 71M subscribers as its streaming losses narrow to $286M in the first quarter amid corporate restructuring and ongoing sale negotiations. (more)

• Mediawan acquires Leonine, enhancing its European presence with an extensive portfolio of 30,000 hours of content. (more)

• Warner Bros. Discovery's stock dives as it faces losing NBA broadcast rights to NBCUniversal, jeopardizing its sports streaming ambitions. (more)

• Amazon surpasses Q1 Wall Street forecasts, driven by a 24% growth in advertising revenue, including new ventures in Prime Video ads. (more)

• Skydance revises its final offer for Paramount with a $3B cash infusion, aiming to satisfy shareholders while reducing Shari Redstone's stake in the deal. (more)

• Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney expand their sports franchise portfolio by acquiring a stake in Mexico's Club Necaxa. (more)

Other News 🚨

• Peacock is planning to raise its prices this summer. (more)

• ‘Baby Reindeer’ maintains its reign atop Netflix’s Top 10, attracting 22M views in its second week as the most-watched English-language TV show. (more)

• SAG-AFTRA members have ratified the 2024 Sound Recordings Code, securing a new contract. (more)