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Comedian David Walliams was publicly named after Monday's appeal deadline passed without an appeal. Godzilla Minus Zero took the weekly box office top spot, a record debut for a foreign-language film.

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Skydance replaces Gunn and Safran as DC Studios leaders

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The shake-up comes after Skydance's merger with Paramount, and the new DC Studios head is a former Marvel Studios executive.

What happened

Skydance announced on Monday that James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving their roles leading DC Studios. Jeremy Latcham, a Marvel veteran, will replace them. The change followed Skydance's merger with Paramount.

Why it matters

The reports describe the exit as a major shake-up for DC Studios. Commentators say it leaves future DC projects, including a Batman film, uncertain.

Timeline

  1. Nov 9, 12:36 PM ET: Gunn and Safran were reported to be officially leaving DC Studios.
  2. Nov 10, 4:36 AM ET: Reports said Gunn had planned multiple Superman movies and a possible Justice League franchise before his exit.

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Media outlets identify David Walliams as injunction celebrity

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The British comedian and children's author had sought a court injunction to keep allegations of sexual misconduct out of the press; he denies wrongdoing.

What happened

A well-known British man who had sought an injunction against publication missed the Monday deadline to appeal in London's High Court. Media outlets then named him as comedian and children's author David Walliams, who denies all allegations that he preyed on teenage girls and young women.

Why it matters

The injunction that had kept his identity hidden no longer shields him. The allegations involve sexual misconduct against women, which he denies.

Timeline

  1. Monday, 4:30 p.m.: The deadline for the man to file his appeal in London's High Court passed without an appeal.
  2. Nov 10, 7:13 AM ET: The BBC named David Walliams as the celebrity who had tried to block publication of the allegations.
  3. Nov 10, 2:38 PM ET: Yahoo News reported that the celebrity had been identified as David Walliams.

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Take-Two says GTA 6 presales exceed expectations

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Take-Two Interactive's chief executive said presales for Grand Theft Auto VI are running far above the company's expectations.

What happened

Take-Two Interactive's chief executive said presales for Grand Theft Auto VI are running far above the company's expectations. Investor Paul Meeks said Wall Street is underestimating how big the game could be.

Why it matters

Reports describe Grand Theft Auto VI as a major commercial event, with billions at stake for the publisher. Investors are watching how big the release becomes.

Timeline

  1. Nov 10, 7:24 AM ET: Take-Two Interactive's chief executive said GTA 6 presales are running far in excess of expectations.
  2. Nov 10, 7:24 AM ET: Reports said the strong demand for GTA 6 is hurting sales of Take-Two's other games.

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PlayStation scraps live-service shooter Fairgames

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Sony's gaming division has ended development of Fairgames, an online multiplayer shooter, after its playtests.

What happened

PlayStation has cancelled Fairgames, a live-service shooter, after a long development period. Reports from Video Games Chronicle and Polygon say the cancellation followed recent playtests, and Polygon says PlayStation officially confirmed it.

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Garth Brooks buys Nashville radio spot for new country station

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The country singer is acquiring a local FM frequency now held by the independent station Lightning 100.

What happened

Garth Brooks is buying a Nashville radio frequency to create a new station that mixes traditional and current country artists, with an emphasis on women. The frequency is currently held by the independent station Lightning 100. According to Brooks, the proposed station, FM-100, would take the current FM spot while Lightning 100 moves to a nearby frequency.

Why it matters

The move returns Brooks to the radio industry and would reshape the local FM dial in Nashville. Lightning 100 is a beloved independent station whose spot would change.

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Ramayana box office run grows as Part One passes Rs 500 crore globally

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Its Monday collections were reported as a record, and by Tuesday evening its day-six total had reached Rs 84.15 crore, with a finish between Rs 90 and 100 crore expected.

What happened

Ramayana: Part One, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, has earned over Rs 500 crore worldwide after opening in theatres.

Why it matters

The reports describe the film as a record-setting opening for an Indian film, with overseas earnings the biggest ever for an Indian film.

Timeline

  1. Nov 9, 5:47 AM ET: Ramayana: Part One earned $55.7 million, over Rs 500 crore, at the global box office, placing second in that ranking.
  2. Nov 9, 8:59 PM ET: The film crossed Rs 300 crore in India within five days, matching the pace of Jawan.
  3. Nov 10, 3:01 AM ET: Overseas Monday collections were the biggest ever for an Indian film, and the film is seen heading toward USD 50 million.
  4. Nov 10, 10:59 AM ET: On day six, Tuesday collections reached Rs 84.15 crore by 8:30 PM, with a finish of Rs 90–100 crore expected.

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Much Ado About Nothing takes Broadway's top weekly box office spot

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The Broadway production starring actor Tom Hiddleston grossed roughly $2.3 million in the week ending November 8.

What happened

Much Ado About Nothing, starring Tom Hiddleston, ranked first on Broadway's box office figures for the week ending November 8, 2026, with a gross above $2 million, reported as $2.3 million. Industry grosses rose 24 percent that week. Two new shows, Here There Are Blueberries and It's A Wonderful Life, began previews.

Why it matters

Overall Broadway grosses rose 24 percent that week, a sign of stronger ticket sales across the industry.

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Skydance will sell HBO Max and Paramount+ as a bundle

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Skydance plans to sell HBO Max and Paramount+ together as a streaming bundle.

What happened

Skydance plans to sell HBO Max and Paramount+ together as a streaming bundle. The company said the bundle will start early in 2027. The plan was officially confirmed in reports published on November 9 and 10.

Why it matters

The bundle would bring two major streaming services together for subscribers. Customers would be able to buy both services in one package.

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Fall Out Boy unveil Twilight of the Punks stadium tour

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Fall Out Boy have revealed a stadium and arena tour across Europe and North America, with 2027 dates including Hershey, announced alongside their new single "Aces". Tickets are now available.

What happened

Fall Out Boy announced the Twilight of the Punks tour, which the reports describe as the band's biggest headlining tour yet. It includes stadium and arena dates across Europe, the UK and North America, with 2027 shows including a stop in Hershey. The announcement came with the release of the new single "Aces".

Why it matters

The tour is the biggest headlining run of the band's career, according to the reports. Fans can now look up dates and buy tickets.

Timeline

  1. Nov 9, 3:34 PM ET: Fall Out Boy unveiled the Twilight of the Punks tour alongside the release of the single "ACES".
  2. Nov 10, 3:19 PM ET: Ticket details and tour dates for the world tour were published for fans.

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Godzilla Minus Zero tops North American box office with record opening

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Godzilla Minus Zero opened on November 6 in 3,254 cinemas run by Toho's American arm, earning an estimated $14.5 million on its opening day.

What happened

Godzilla Minus Zero opened on November 6 in 3,254 cinemas run by Toho's American arm, earning an estimated $14.5 million on its opening day. The Cat in the Hat struggled.

Why it matters

Reports describe the debut as a record for a foreign-language film and a much-needed boost at the box office. In the U.K. and Ireland, Sony's Ramayana: Rise of a Legend beat Godzilla Minus Zero to No. 1.

Timeline

  1. Nov 6: Godzilla Minus Zero opened in 3,254 cinemas, with an estimated $14.5 million on its opening day.
  2. Nov 9, 10:25 PM ET: Sony's Ramayana: Rise of a Legend became the first Indian release to reach No. 1 at the U.K. and Ireland box office, beating Godzilla Minus Zero.
  3. Nov 10, 12:04 PM ET: Godzilla Minus Zero took the number one spot in the weekly box office chart as The Cat in the Hat disappointed.

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