The Musk Documentary Minefield
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The Musk Documentary Minefield

As HBO’s documentary scrutinizing the world’s richest man joins films about Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg, legal experts tell Status there’s reason to fear deep-pocketed pushback could cast a chill over such projects.

Jun 26, 2026
Trump’s Celebrity Envy
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Trump’s Celebrity Envy

As a former NBC executive told Status, Trump’s hunger for celebrity validation dates back to “The Apprentice,” a fixation that was impossible to miss this week as stars shunned his UFC spectacle while flocking to Obama’s presidential center opening.

Jun 19, 2026
CBS’ Late-Night Wake-Up Call
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CBS’ Late-Night Wake-Up Call

The predictable ratings nosedive for Byron Allen’s “Comics Unleashed,” per data reviewed by Status, could have downstream effects on CBS programs—and benefit Jimmy Kimmel.

Jun 12, 2026
Bari’s Borrowed Time at ‘60’
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Bari’s Borrowed Time at ‘60’

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim may have averted a full-scale “60 Minutes” mutiny—for now—but their decision to stay came with a clear warning to CBS News management.

Jun 5, 2026
Hollywood’s Election Fever
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Hollywood’s Election Fever

The entertainment industry’s job crisis has bled into California’s gubernatorial and L.A.’s mayoral race. As the high-stakes primary nears, a palpable angst is confounding prognosticators and testing alliances.

May 29, 2026
CBS’ Colbert Consequences
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CBS’ Colbert Consequences

The “Late Show’s” demise was mourned by fans and celebrated by Donald Trump, but network insiders fear it could have unintended repercussions for CBS.

May 22, 2026
What Really Killed Colbert?
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What Really Killed Colbert?

As “The Late Show’s” finale nears, questions still linger about how the move came down, becoming a kind of murder mystery about the role politics played in CBS’ “financial decision.”

May 15, 2026
Sarandos' Screen Test
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Sarandos' Screen Test

Netflix’s wide release of Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia” stunned Hollywood. Now, some theater owners cheering the move tell Status they suspect the streaming giant is quietly changing its tune on the box office.

May 8, 2026
Josh D’Amaro’s Wild Ride
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Josh D’Amaro’s Wild Ride

Between Trump’s attacks on Jimmy Kimmel and “The Bachelorette,” Disney’s new chief has faced a tumultuous start. But insiders tell Status he remains focused—and has learned from past controversies.

May 1, 2026
The WGA’s Bitter Pill
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The WGA’s Bitter Pill

Faced with declining work and an ailing healthcare fund, the Writers Guild has ratified a four-year AMPTP deal that, veterans tell Status, reflects a sad commentary on the industry’s health.

Apr 24, 2026
Hollywood’s Paramounting Fears
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Hollywood’s Paramounting Fears

An open letter opposing David Ellison’s Warner Bros. takeover underscores the fear coursing through Hollywood, where talent tell Status putting their names on the petition could come with professional risks.

Apr 17, 2026
Disney’s ‘Dunesday’ Scenario
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Disney’s ‘Dunesday’ Scenario

A blockbuster showdown is looming as Disney's "Avengers: Doomsday" and Warner's "Dune: Part Three" face off over the same opening weekend—raising the stakes for studios and rattling theater chains, insiders tell Status.

Apr 10, 2026
Paramount’s 30-Film Fantasy
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Paramount’s 30-Film Fantasy

David Ellison box office promises for a merged Paramount-WBD are drawing skepticism, raising questions about whether he’s offering genuine commitment or lip service to Hollywood and regulators.

Apr 3, 2026
David Simon’s Déjà Vu
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David Simon’s Déjà Vu

“The Wire” creator talks to Status about the striking parallels between the forces that hobbled newspapers and those now assailing Hollywood, with no clear road map for either.

Mar 27, 2026
NBCUniversal’s ‘Access’ Denied
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NBCUniversal’s ‘Access’ Denied

NBCUniversal’s decision to bail on first-run syndication blindsided “Access Hollywood” staff, reflecting both linear TV’s decline and why Donald Trump’s view of television feels hopelessly dated.

Mar 20, 2026
The Oscar Loses Its Voice
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The Oscar Loses Its Voice

The Academy Awards paid tribute to Rob Reiner, but at a politically fraught moment closed a cautious awards season by steering clear of the outspokenness and activism that defined the director’s career.

Mar 16, 2026
The Oscars Go to War
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The Oscars Go to War

The attack on Iran brings heightened security and the backdrop of war to an Academy Awards ceremony already defined by tension and uncertainty throughout the industry.

Mar 13, 2026
HBO’s Next Cliffhanger
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HBO’s Next Cliffhanger

David Ellison’s plan to combine HBO and Paramount+ have clouded Casey Bloys’ future, and serves as a microcosm of the challenges associated with laying one studio on top of another.

Mar 6, 2026
Paramount-WBD’s Human Toll
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Paramount-WBD’s Human Toll

As David Ellison moves to take control of Warners, Hollywood is already sounding the alarm on the thousands of jobs set to be eliminated in what insiders tell Status would be “cutting to the bone.”

Feb 27, 2026
Paramount’s Reputational Price
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Paramount’s Reputational Price

The David Ellison-led studio’s coziness with Donald Trump is making some in Hollywood do the unthinkable—namely, root for Netflix in the WBD chase.

Feb 20, 2026
Comcast’s Peacock Problem
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Comcast’s Peacock Problem

Industry insiders are whispering about what Comcast's Brian Roberts might do next with Peacock—with buzz that it could make a run for Paramount if Ellison's Warner dream sputters.

Feb 13, 2026
'Andor' and the Real-World Rebellion
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'Andor' and the Real-World Rebellion

Series creator Tony Gilroy talks to Status about how his acclaimed Disney+ series became an anti-ICE symbol, and where it might fit in the future of “Star Wars.”

Feb 6, 2026
Will Grammys Raise the Volume?
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Will Grammys Raise the Volume?

After a muted Golden Globes, Bruce Springsteen’s protest song “Streets of Minneapolis” and the Grammys could set the tone for an awards season where stars feel compelled to speak out.

Feb 1, 2026
‘Melania’s’ Ratner Rehab
Brian

‘Melania’s’ Ratner Rehab

Once a Hollywood pariah over sexual misconduct allegations, Brett Ratner is resurfacing as director of Amazon’s Melania Trump documentary, sending an unmistakable signal in the MAGA era.

Jan 23, 2026
Lucasfilm’s Shift in the Force
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Lucasfilm’s Shift in the Force

Longtime “Star Wars” chief Kathleen Kennedy is stepping aside, but Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan inherit the Disney jewel in an era of toxicity that, trying to serve various masters, could be as tough to navigate as an asteroid field

Jan 16, 2026
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