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Intellectual Property & Patent Law Developments this week: A policy brief from the Center for American Principles argues that U.S.

Music & Entertainment Catalog Acquisitions & Investments this week: Warner Music Italy has acquired the recorded music catalog of Milan-based independent label Asian Fake from its; and Universal Music Group has taken a minority stake in…

Film Festival Market and International Co-Productions this week: Zack Snyder is attached to write and direct a reimagining of John Carpenter’s 1981 dystopian action film ‘Escape; and The Cannes Film Festival remains a prestige venue, but…

Industry Deals, Finance, and Labor Updates this week: The Los Angeles mayoral and city council elections are pivoting on the city’s ability to retain film and television; and The California Film Commission has allocated tax credits to 38…

New Series Orders, Renewals, and Cancellations this week: Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions have set a July release on HBO Max for ‘Stuart Fails to Save the; and The April 2026 renewal and cancellation cycle crystallizes…

Made In USA manufacturing and logistics this week: Catalyst Brands, the parent company of JCPenney, Brooks Brothers, and other apparel labels, has entered a; and UPS is investing $50 million to expand its air freight network in Mexico…

Film and TV Development this week: Warner Bros. Pictures co-chair Michael De Luca, speaking at the Produced By conference, framed studio development; and United Talent Agency has signed Barry Levinson for representation across all areas.

Made In USA manufacturing and logistics this week: Catalyst Brands, the parent company of JCPenney, Brooks Brothers, and other apparel labels, has entered a commercial; and UPS is investing $50 million to launch time-definite heavy air…