International Insider: WarnerMount UK Thumbs Up; Spidey’s Global Box Office Bonanza; Locarno Film Fest Vs. Algorithm
This international entertainment news roundup covers Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery takeover progress in the UK and the record-breaking global performance of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
– UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy approved Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal after assurances over 5 News’s editorial independence and children’s channels.
– Paramount now has approval in 60 jurisdictions, including the EU, but still faces a US antitrust trial due to begin in March.
– Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned $18.4 million in the Middle East, including $7.4 million in the UAE and $5.4 million in Saudi Arabia.
– The film made $360 million in North America over three days and $932 million globally, before becoming the second-fastest film to pass $1 billion worldwide.
- UK authorities approved Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery takeover.
- The merger still faces a major US antitrust case.
- Spider-Man set major box-office records worldwide.
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