Here are all the Hollywood Entertainment news for July 27, 2025 at one place.
• Paramount-Skydance Deal Finalized
Federal regulators approved the $8 billion Skydance investment in Paramount, signaling a major industry shift. Skydance’s David Ellison is set to lead the company with renewed focus on digital content via Paramount+ and diverse programming under fresh leadership.
• San Diego Comic‑Con: Exciting Reveals
Day one delivered major fan excitement:
- Percy Jackson And the Olympians Season 2 debuts December 10, 2025
- Apple TV+ teased a new Vince Gilligan sci-fi series with the cryptic tagline “Happiness is Contagious”
- The Legend of Vox Machina confirmed seasons 4 and 5
- Spinal Tap II, Avatar: Seven Havens, Twisted Metal and more revealed
- Project Hail Mary trailer showed an alien character “Rocky” created with puppetry for emotional realism.
• Abbott Elementary’s Live Event in Season 5
Quinta Brunson announced the hit ABC sitcom will stage a live event in its upcoming season—great news for Philadelphia sports fans, as the episode will likely tie into Philly’s passion for its teams.
• The Puppet-Verse Hits Star Trek
Season 4 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will include a Muppet-style episode created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. This playful experiment joins earlier musical, animated, and murder‑mystery episodes in the show’s imaginative storytelling tradition.
• A24’s Bold Upcoming Slate
A24 revealed a diverse lineup including:
- Ne Zha II
- The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne Johnson
- Marty Supreme with Timothée Chalamet
- Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, a remake of Kurosawa’s High and Low with Denzel Washington
- Adaptations like Death Stranding and Elden Ring
- And quirky projects with Zendaya, Pattinson, and original horror entries like The Looming and Land of Nod
• Recognition for Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone has joined a prestigious list of over 90 global female icons alongside Angelina Jolie, Billie Eilish, and Selena Gomez—underscoring her impact as a global cultural figure.
• Pete Davidson Welcomes New Chapter
Comedian Pete Davidson is expecting his first child with partner Elsie Hewitt—and expressed deep happiness over building a family and focusing on more meaningful chapters ahead.
• Screen Queensland’s Growth in Film
Jacqui Feeney, CEO of Screen Queensland, has been driving massive growth in Australia’s film sector. With $715 million invested in content and 4,000 jobs supported, Queensland is attracting Hollywood projects like Mortal Kombat 2, bolstered by strong local talent and scenic locations.
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