Media & Platforms - TV Archives - TheWrap https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/ Your trusted source for breaking entertainment news, film reviews, TV updates and Hollywood insights. Stay informed with the latest entertainment headlines and analysis from TheWrap. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:08:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 https://www.thewrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the_wrap_symbol_black_bkg.png?width=150&height=150&fit=bounds Media & Platforms - TV Archives - TheWrap https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/ 32 32 Trump Lashes Out at Fox News for ‘Not Covering’ His Ohio Rally: ‘Who Makes These Decisions?’ https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/trump-lashes-out-fox-news-not-covering-rally/ https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/trump-lashes-out-fox-news-not-covering-rally/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:56:33 +0000 https://www.thewrap.com/?p=8090411 The president says the network could "soon have the ratings of FAKE NEWS CNN"

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President Donald Trump lashed out at Fox News on Sunday, claiming that the network lacked coverage of his Saturday rally in Vandalia, Ohio.

Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social at 9:11 a.m. ET on Sunday, roughly three hours into the day’s morning broadcast of “Fox & Friends.” In his post, Trump, a regular Fox News viewer and even occasional call-in guest, called out the program for not adequately covering his rally from the evening before.

“Sad to see that Fox & Friends (Sunday) is not covering our packed house and incredibly enthusiastic (beyond!) Rally that took place in Ohio last night, or the ones in Alabama, Texas, or Oklahoma over the past two days,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “They were all sold out, with thousands of people trying to get in, and are absolutely phenomenal, better than ever! It’s the old undercurrent at Fox News! Other networks are reporting about these Rallies, and really positively, like ‘crazy!’ Our people want to see our Rallies, and reports on our Rallies, on Fox News, or they will very quickly stop watching (like I am doing right now!).”

Trump went on to call out Fox News contributor Jessica Tarlov, a Democratic Party strategist, as “stupid” and slamming the network for having her “forced down MAGA’S throats.”

“Who makes these decisions at Fox News? Probably the same loser that fired the great Maria Bartiromo because she complained about not being allowed to cover ‘TRUMP,'” Trump continued. “Cover our ‘happenings,’ and not the opposition to Greatness for America, or Fox News will soon have the ratings of FAKE NEWS CNN or MSNOW (MSDNC). Remember, Fox tried this act once before, and almost went out of business (and always right before an election!). That can happen again!”

Per a report by Mediaite, Fox News had included coverage of Trump’s Ohio rally in Sunday morning’s broadcast, though it only featured a mention of the president’s defense of data centers.

Trump’s criticism of Fox News also comes after the network released a statement in support of CNN after Trump banned the outlet, along with Politico and MS NOW, from the White House press pool.

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Gillian Anderson Clarifies Viral Video of Her Calling Fans ‘Distracting’: ‘I Go Back Over 20 Years’ With Them https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/gillian-anderson-clarifies-fan-distracting-go-back/ https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/gillian-anderson-clarifies-fan-distracting-go-back/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:25:06 +0000 https://www.thewrap.com/?p=8090372 The star had been filmed leaving a performance of her West End production of "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

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Gillian Anderson released a statement clarifying a recent video that spread over social media, in which she was filmed calling a group of fans “distracting” for sitting in the front row during her performance of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” on the West End.

“The video doing the rounds is me talking with women I go back over 20 years with – so please don’t say anything negative to or about them,” Anderson wrote on social media Sunday. “We’re thrilled to be doing this show but for people in the front row, please be aware that in such an intimate venue we can all see you and sometimes, it can be a tad distracting! That’s all. All good. On with the show and love to everyone and thank you to all of those coming.”

Anderson’s post addressed a video of her from the evening before, in which she was seen speaking to a group of women outside the sohoplace theater’s stage door, where it is commonplace for stars to interact with fans.

In the footage, Anderson advises the group, not seen on camera, that “you cannot sit in the front row, it’s so distracting” while signing autographs. She then laughed and said, “You can’t come 20 times and sit in the front row.”

Anderson is currently starring in the revival of Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” alongside Billy Crudup, Josh Dylan and Phoebe Horn at sohoplace in London’s West End. The production opened on Sept. 21 and will run through Dec. 19.

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Here’s What’s New on Prime Video in October https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/what-to-watch/everything-new-prime-video-october-2026/ https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/what-to-watch/everything-new-prime-video-october-2026/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.thewrap.com/?p=8088954 Happy almost Halloween!

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Welcome to October, friends. It’s officially Fall, it’s officially spooky season, and it’s officially time for streamers to shake up their catalogues. So, what’s going on over at Prime Video?

Well, there’s of course some good Halloween options, like the 1931 “Frankenstein,” some “Chucky” variants, and more. There’s your feel-good options, like “Girls Trip” and “She’s All That.” Then there’s some brand new releases, like Rachel Morrison’s “Love of Your Life” starring Margaret Qualley.

We’ve got the comprehensive list for you below. Here’s everything headed to Prime Video in October.

Oct. 1

A View to a Kill (1985)

American Fiction (2023)

Bend Of The River (1952)

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Blade Runner: The Final Cut (1982)

Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)

Candyman (1992)

Casino (1995)

Casino Royale (1967)

Casino Royale (2006)

Child’s Play (1988)

Child’s Play (2019)

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954)

Creed (2015)

Creed II (2018)

Creed III (2023)

Dances With Wolves (1990)

Dark Harvest (2023)

Deepwater Horizon (2016)

Diamonds Are Forever (1971)

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017)

Die Another Day (2002)

Dog (2022)

Dr. No (1962)

Dracula (1931)

Duel At Diablo (1966)

Duets (2000)

EDtv (1999)

Fletch (1985)

Fletch Lives (1989)

For Your Eyes Only (1981)

Frankenstein (1931)

From Russia With Love (1964)

Girls Trip (2017)

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“Girls Trip” (Photo credit: Universal Pictures)

Going My Way (1944)

Goldeneye (1995)

Goldfinger (1965)

Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant (2023)

Hereditary (2018)

Holiday Inn (1942)

Hoosiers (1987)

Hot Pursuit (2015)

House Of Gucci (2021)

Hungry (2026)

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Indiana Jones and the Temple Of Doom (1984)

Infinite (2021)

It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)

Jason’s Lyric (1994)

John Wick (2014)

John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019)

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

Krampus (2015)

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

Lawman (1971)

Licence to Kill (1989)

Lifeforce (1985)

Live And Let Die (1973)

Lone Survivor (2014)

Lone Wolf McQuade (1983)

Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You (2017)

MaXXXine (2024)

Midsommar (2019)

Miss Scarlet S1 (2021)

Moonraker (1979)

Mr. Mom (1983)

My Adventures With Santa (2019)

Mystery Men (1999)

Never Say Never Again (1983)

No Time To Die (2021)

Octopussy (1983)

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)

Over The Top (1987)

Pearl (2022)

Poldark S1 (2015)

Primary Colors (1998)

Quantum Of Solace (2008)

R.I.P.D. (2013)

Red Dawn (1984)

Red Dawn (2012)

Rocky (1976)

Rocky Balboa (2006)

Rocky II (1979)

Rocky III (1982)

Rocky IV (1985)

Rocky IV: Rocky Vs. Drago (1985)

Rocky V (1990)

Sanditon (2020)

Scream Queens S1-2 (2015)

Sea Of Love (1989)

She’s All That (1999)

Skyfall (2012)

Spaceballs (1987)

Spectre (2015)

Stir Of Echoes (1999)

Stir Of Echoes: The Homecoming (2007)

That Awkward Moment (2014)

The Amityville Horror (1979)

The Amityville Horror (2005)

The Battle Of Britain (1969)

The Best Man Holiday (2013)

The Boy (2015)

The Boys In The Boat (2023)

The Bride Of Frankenstein (1935)

The Godfather (1972)

The Godfather Coda: The Death Of Michael Corleone (1990)

The Godfather Part II (1974)

The Invisible Man (1933)

The Judge (2014)

The Living Daylights (1987)

The Long Riders (1980)

The Man With The Golden Gun (1974)

The Marsh King’s Daughter (2023)

The Pope’s Exorcist (2023)

The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007)

The Prodigy (2019)

The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

The Sting (1973)

The Terminator (1984)

The Witch (2016)

The World Is Not Enough (1999)

The Zookeeper’s Wife (2017)

Thelma & Louise (1991)

There Will Be Blood (2008)

Thief (1981)

Thunderball (1965)

Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)

Touch Of Evil (1958)

Walking Tall (2004)

Walking Tall: The Payback (2007)

Wrath Of Man (2021)

X (2022)

You Only Live Twice (1967)

October 2

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (2025)

ONE Championship on Prime (2026)

*Prefiero la Muerte (I Would Rather Die) (2026)

Wuthering Heights (2026)

October 4

Chucky S1-3 (2021)

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)

*The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom (2026)

October 14

*Love of Your Life (2026)

Love of Your Life
Margaret Qualley in “Love of Your Life” (Credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

October 16

*Masterplan (2026)

Scream 7 (2026)

October 19

*Love in Disguise (2026)

October 21

*The Terminal List S2 (2026)

October 23

*Last One Laughing: Halloween (2026)

The Bride! (2026)

October 24

*Final Table (2026)

October 30

*Apocalypse Z: New World (2026)

*Last One Laughing Philippines S2 (2026)

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All 16 CBS Shows Premiering This Week https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/cbs-fall-2026-lineup-schedule/ https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/cbs-fall-2026-lineup-schedule/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.thewrap.com/?p=8089927 The network's Fall programming slate includes three newcomers

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Fall has officially begun, and this week, so does CBS’ Fall programming slate.

It all kicks off on Sunday, with the return of “Marshals” and “Tracker.” Though the bulk of the networks Fall slate is made up of returners, there are also three brand new series premiering as well. That includes “Eternally Yours,” a new vampire comedy from the creators of “Ghosts” — perfectly timed for the beginning of the Halloween season.

Here are all the shows debuting or returning during CBS Premiere Week.

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Taylor Swift Interrupts Dakota Johnson’s ‘SNL’ Monologue With Breakup Advice https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/snl-dakota-johnson-monologue-taylor-swift/ https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/snl-dakota-johnson-monologue-taylor-swift/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:07:17 +0000 https://www.thewrap.com/?p=8090295 The "Patient Zero" collaborators reunite to commiserate over their shared romantic experiences with musicians

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Dakota Johnson‘s “Saturday Night Live” monologue was interrupted this week by the actress’ “literal therapist,” Taylor Swift, who bonded with the host over their shared experiences dating musicians who “don’t wear shoes” and happen to be “terrible in bed.”

Johnson kicked off her “SNL” run this week with a joke about her failed 2024 superhero movie “Madame Web,” which she remarked she is still promoting because “it hasn’t made any money yet.” Afterward, the actress reflected on the other turns her life has taken since she last hosted “SNL.”

“I went through two very public, very lame breakups with two very awesome musicians. Looking for a third,” Johnson joked, referencing her splits from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Role Model singer-songwriter Tucker Pillsbury. While she vowed not to talk anymore about her personal life, Johnson’s monologue was derailed again after she noted that her new movie, “Verity,” is a psychosexual erotic thriller.

“So is dating musicians. Some of them don’t wear shoes. Some of them are terrible in bed. But all of them are in my DMs,” Johnson said. “Some people leave concerts with merch, and I leave concerts with a two-and-a-half year relationship.” Thankfully, Johnson said she has “good friends” who do not judge her for her dating choices.

Enter: Swift, whom Johnson called her “literal therapist,” much to the former’s discomfort. “I’m not your therapist, actually. You just show up once a week at my house with an empty bottle of wine and ask if I want some,” Swift said.

You can watch Johnson’s “SNL” monologue below.

Johnson argued that she shows up at Swift’s house because she has “manners,” but the “Patient Zero” singer-songwriter did not see it the same way.

“You plop on my couch and overshare, and every so often I just say, ‘Damn, that’s crazy,'” Swift explained. “And then I give you a pedialyte and my security drives you home.” Johnson, for her part, defended her taste in musicians as a “public service,” while Swift stood supportively next to her.

“I think actually I’m doing a public service by dating them because, ladies, I am saving you a lot of money on Zoloft,” Johnson said. “So you’re welcome, America… and also England and parts of Ireland and Cleveland, apparently.”

Swift’s appearance on “SNL” this week comes less than a week after she debuted the music video for “Patient Zero,” one of four “encore” deluxe tracks she released last week tied to her 2025 album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Johnson starred in the “Patient Zero” music video as the current partner of a toxic man (Colin Farrell) who used to be with Swift’s ghostly character.

As part of the music video’s release, Johnson also presented Swift at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards last Sunday night with the show’s inaugural Artist Directors Honors prize.

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‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump, Rubio and Hegseth Beg Republican Voters for Help Ahead of ‘Bleak’ Midterms https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/snl-cold-open-trump-marco-rubio-pete-hegseth-midterms/ https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/snl-cold-open-trump-marco-rubio-pete-hegseth-midterms/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:49:32 +0000 https://www.thewrap.com/?p=8090286 The president also wants you to know his $5,000 promise is not a bribe because he has "no intention of following through"

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Marco Rubio (Marcello Hernández), Pete Hegseth (Colin Jost) and President Trump (James Austin Johnson) all begged voters for their help with this fall’s midterm elections during tonight’s “Saturday Night Live” cold open.

Two members of the Republican National Committee (“SNL” stars Ashley Padilla and Andrew Dismukes) noted at the top of the segment that the midterms are “looking bleak” for the GOP this year. It was with that in mind that they brought in Hernández’s Rubio, urging him to record a message convincing voters to back Republicans this year. Unfortunately, the Secretary of State just used his time to tell voters in Spanish that Trump “tricked” him into the Iran War.

A wheelchair-bound Mitch McConnell (Mikey Day) was not much help, either. All the Kentucky senator could muster was a slowly raised peace sign before he was wheeled out of the room again. Jost’s Hegseth then came in moments later with a can of Tom Holland’s “non-alcoholic b–h beer” to call on Republican voters in a manner only he could.

“I need all you patriots at home to do the gayest thing ever and vote,” Hegseth said, bragging, “I’m putting God back in war, and it’s working. Our soldiers are praying a lot more than they used to. I’m always hearing them say, ‘Dear God, why?'” Moving on, the Defense Secretary dished out some “weird slam poetry” urging everyday Republicans to show up at the polls this fall.

“No weak, no woke, no DEI, no guy-on-guy,” Jost’s Hegseth rhymed. “No weirdos, no beardos, no Jills who became Joes. In conclusion: Vote, I guess.”

You can check out tonight’s “SNL” cold open below.

After Jost’s Hegseth made his exit, it was time for Johnson’s Trump to have his turn in the spotlight. The president began his message to voters by assuring them that his promise to give every American $5,000 if Republicans win the House and Senate this fall is “not a bribe” because he has “no intention of following through on that promise.”

“Just pretend I’m on the ballot, OK? You have to use something called imagination. Imagination makes a MAGA Nation,” Trump said. “What a hellhole this country is! It’s full of awful people. So I know it’s hard, but please vote for Republicans, OK? And yes, that includes creepy Ken Paxton down there in Texas.”

Padilla and Dismukes’ RNC workers concluded the segment by asking Trump to record a victory message in case Republicans emerge victorious in the midterms. The president obliged, telling the camera, “We did it! We won! Nobody has ever won so much before!”

In a nod to the MAGA faction’s many, ongoing election fraud claims, Trump again turned to the camera when asked to record an alternate message in case Republicans lose this year and repeated, “We did it! We won!”

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8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, HBO Max and More https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/what-to-watch/best-new-movies-shows-streaming-this-weekend-oct-2-4/ https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/what-to-watch/best-new-movies-shows-streaming-this-weekend-oct-2-4/#respond Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.thewrap.com/?p=8089862 From "East of Eden" to "Coven Academy" and everything in between

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It is a big week for new straight-to-streaming shows. The platform with this week’s biggest premiere is Netflix, which has unveiled its long-awaited limited series adaptation of “East of Eden” starring Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist and others. Elsewhere, Disney+ and Hulu both have the complete first season of the “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” creator’s new YA witch dramedy. Meanwhile, AMC+ has a new crime thriller starring Catherine Zeta-Jones on its release slate.

Here are the best new movies and shows streaming this weekend.

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Jon Stewart Crashes ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ as NYC Sewer Scavenger: ‘Giuliani Is Still Mayor’ Down There https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/jon-stewart-crashes-jimmy-kimmel-live/ https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/jon-stewart-crashes-jimmy-kimmel-live/#respond Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:44:09 +0000 https://www.thewrap.com/?p=8090120 "The Daily Show" host makes a cameo to finish Kimmel's week broadcasting from Brooklyn

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Jon Stewart took over “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Friday, emerging from an onstage manhole to cameo during the late-night host’s monologue riff. Wearing a headlamp and face-covering, Stewart’s appearance riffed on a news story about “urban scavengers” that are exploring the underground sewers of New York City.

“It’s awesome down there. It’s quiet. There’s no Citi Bikes. As the people of Brooklyn know, the rents are slightly cheaper down there,” Stewart told Kimmel. “The only downside is, down in the sewers, (Rudy) Giuliani is still mayor.”

Kimmel, who brought his late-night show to Brooklyn for the week, had been discussing local outlets’ coverage of a pattern of masked suspects with headlamps and crowbars being caught by surveillance cameras exiting manholes across the boroughs.

“I was going to go back down there. I’ve got Mets tickets for tonight,” Stewart continued, before drawing a groan from the audience of locals. “They’ve been playing in the sewer all year.”

Stewart recently returned for his third season as a rotating host on “The Daily Show,” after returning to the program in 2024. The series returned to Comedy Central in early September, following its regular summer hiatus. Stewart’s current contract with the network has him tenured with the show until the end of the year.

Kimmel’s guests on Friday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” included Paul McCartney, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and a musical performance by Goose. Other guests during his week broadcasting across the country included New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Pete Davidson, Howard Stern and fellow late-night hosts John Oliver and Seth Meyers.

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Bill Maher Sends a Message to New Skydance Bosses Ahead of Merger Closing – and It’s About Trump https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/bill-maher-reacts-paramount-skydance-warner-bros-merger-closing/ https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/bill-maher-reacts-paramount-skydance-warner-bros-merger-closing/#respond Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:41:08 +0000 https://www.thewrap.com/?p=8090067 "Whoever owns me now, don't believe what Trump is tweeting about me," the comedian says

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Bill Maher had a message for his new Skydance bosses ahead of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger closing, urging them not to believe everything President Donald Trump has to say about him.

The comedian touched on the merger during Friday’s monologue on “Real Time With Bill Maher,” where he pondered his fate and who, exactly, he would report to.

“Hey, finally, big news for us. And when I say us, I mean you people who are here every week with me,” Maher said at the end of his Friday night remarks. “The merger went through. You know that Paramount now owns Warner Discovery, which owns HBO, which owns my ass. So I am owned by – I don’t know.”

As he went on, Maher made one request for HBO’s new owners, noting, “You know what? Whoever owns me now, don’t believe what Trump is tweeting about me.”

Maher then called out Trump’s latest Truth Social rant about him. For those who missed it, Trump wrote on Monday, “Bill Maher’s ratings are so low that it is hard to believe his show can continue. In many ways it’s SAD because, in actuality, I like him. Republicans should stop using him as a sounding board, however. It makes them look sooo weak and foolish!”

Maher assured that he was not rattled by the president’s latest jabs, informing his audience: “You know, Mr. President, your insults don’t bother me. Make up whatever s–t you want about me. Just don’t mention I went to Cornell.”

Maher, who attended the Ivy league institution in the mid-’70s, brought up his alma mater as it faces scrutiny for their handling of an alleged gang rape at the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.

As for the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, updates have been pouring in after Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín approved Paramount’s settlement with 12 state attorneys general on Wednesday– which put the $110 billion merger on track to close next week. Since then, Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz has joined David Ellison’s company as co-CEO, CNN CEO Mark Thompson is slated to stay on at the newly merged company and Warner film chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy departed their roles.

On Friday, Ellison confirmed that the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. would be called Skydance moving forward.

“Paramount and Warner Bros. shaped over a century of culture. By combining them, we aren’t rewriting history — we’re equipping these iconic studios with a more powerful engine,” he shared Friday morning. “Together, we are Skydance: a creative-first home for bold, quality storytelling.”

“We chose this name for a few important reasons. First and foremost, as we bring Paramount and Warner Bros. together, we wanted to preserve what has made each of these studios iconic. Both have distinct identities, extraordinary legacies and brands that have resonated with audiences for generations,” he continued in his statement. “We never wanted a new corporate identity to diminish, alter or overshadow either one. Instead, we wanted a name that would give the combined company an identity of its own while allowing Paramount and Warner Bros. — and all our extraordinary brands — to remain in the spotlight.”

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Rachel Maddow Says Trump Admin Moving in the Shadows Is Scarier Than Earlier Term Violence https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/rachel-maddow-on-trump-admin-moving-in-the-shadows-immigration/ https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/rachel-maddow-on-trump-admin-moving-in-the-shadows-immigration/#respond Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:22:06 +0000 https://www.thewrap.com/?p=8090047 "They realized that when they make a big show of force ... you can count on that city to fight back," the MS NOW host adds

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Rachel Maddow warned that the Trump administration moving quietly on immigration policies is a new tactic to distract the American people.

During an appearance on “Clock It with Symone and Eugene,” the MS NOW host warned that the quiet behavior may be more dangerous than the loud attacks.

“They’re learning, too,” Maddow said. “They realized that when they make a big show of force, when they come in and almost literally mount a military assault on an American city, you can count on that city to fight back.”

Maddow said that she had reported on her show that when immigration directly affects Americans at home they do not go quietly. She mentioned that a community in rural Louisiana complained that they could not support the Trump administration building a detainment center for immigrants in their community.

“The quieter they keep it, they are thinking the less push back they get, and they’re probably right about that,” Maddow said. “But the American people whenever they can figure out this is happening…they push back.”

“Quiet doesn’t mean small,” Symone Sanders-Townsend replied. “It doesn’t mean harmless.”

The podcast host pointed to the fact that the Trump administration’s immigration arrests have not slowed despite less news coverage on them. She cited a New York Times report that stated there were more than 43,000 ICE arrests in June and more than 49,000 in July and nearly 51,000 in August.

She noted that the administration is rapidly expanding their immigration raids, but it may take some time before Americans realize what has been done.

Maddow replied that Americans will soon realize Trump’s promise that life would improve in the U.S. once immigrants were gone was a fantasy the administration could not deliver on.

“They told us a white supremacist fantasy…and [said] everything was going to get better for everybody,” she said. “Everything’s getting worse.”

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