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Tennessee is getting involved. Tennessee Deputy Gov. Stuart McWhorter sent a letter to Paramount CEO David Ellison earlier this month urging him to consider moving the company’s corporate offices. “Companies that choose Tennessee find more than a favorable business climate — they find a state committed to helping them succeed.” Read more: thewrap.com/media-platform…

Paramount Gets Offer to Set Up HQ in Tennessee as California Aims to Block Warner Bros. Merger thewrap.com/media-platform…

What would it take to settle the legal fight over Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery? TheWrap's @adamchitwood and @RogerWCheng break down what California AG Rob Bonta and the other state attorneys general could be seeking, and why the looming Sept. 30 deadline could put pressure on Paramount to reach a deal. Read @RogerWCheng's latest piece on the merger battle and follow TheWrap for the latest developments: thewrap.com/industry-news/…

Just one day after 12 state attorneys general moved to block Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, the Writers Guild of America has filed its own lawsuit. The guild argues the merger would reduce competition, suppress writers' wages and lead to fewer jobs. Read more: thewrap.com/industry-news/…

#SteveBuscemi is set to Rob Mac and Lizzy Capla in the gritty world of FX's 'Far Cry,' which promises to reinvent storytelling with a fresh cast each season. Read more: mrf.lu/22WVx

Xolo Maridueña will return as Jaime Reyes aka the Blue Beetle in James Gunn's "Superman" sequel "Man of Tomorrow." He'll star alongside Millie Alcock's Supergirl, David Corenswet's Superman, Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor and Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane. thewrap.com/creative-conte…

‘Man of Tomorrow’: Xolo Maridueña to Return as Blue Beetle in James Gunn’s Sequel thewrap.com/creative-conte…

Steve Buscemi Joins Rob Mac and Lizzy Caplan in FX’s ‘Far Cry’ TV Adaptation thewrap.com/creative-conte…

Anya Taylor-Joy Wanted to Get Her Hands Dirty as Both Star and EP of ‘Lucky’ thewrap.com/creative-conte…

WGA Sues to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: ‘This Would Eliminate Competition’ thewrap.com/industry-news/…

Will Ferrell Shares the Crazy Excuse He Gave Disneyland for Quitting After Just One Day thewrap.com/media-platform…

Tom Holland revealed that his Instagram DM to Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland was ignored entirely by the athlete, after he offered to take Haaland to dinner. “And I tell you what, that is exactly the type of humbling experience that is important for actors." Read more: thewrap.com/culture-lifest… Photos: Getty Images

"I was like, ‘I hope I didn’t, like, say anything while we were in space.’" Anne Hathaway admitted she briefly worried she had somehow offended Christopher Nolan after he didn’t cast her in the three movies he directed following 2014’s “Interstellar.” thewrap.com/creative-conte…

‘I Will Find You’ Ratings Streak Holds Strong With 11.5 Million Views in Week 4 thewrap.com/creative-conte…

Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer definitely think the action genre is "opening up" for women to lead the way, thanks to producers like Reese Witherspoon, Shonda Rhimes and more. The duo not only star in #RideOrDie, but executive produce alongside creator Tessa Coates. "Ride or Die" premieres on @primevideo on July 15.

Anne Hathaway Feared She Offended Christopher Nolan on ‘Interstellar’ When He Didn’t Cast Her Again for 3 Movies thewrap.com/creative-conte…

Love Armand in #TheVampire Lestat? Hate him? Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid land on love this season. In fact, according to Anderson, that subway scene is one of his favorite moments "in the history of our show." "It's such a delicious thing."

New @thewrap: We break down the risks to the Paramount-Warner merger from AG lawsuit alleging illegal anti-competition. Regardless of the strength of the legal argument (uncertain), it brings intense pressure on Paramount – a massive “ticking fee” kicks in after October 1.