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First Paramount, Then Warners, Now… Book Soup?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

What happened

One of Larry Ellison’s former Oracle execs has just purchased your favorite book store — but relax.

It’s not as terrible as it sounds.

Key facts

  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

What to watch next

  • Confirmed release or premiere dates
  • Opening figures and audience reception
  • Follow-on deals or casting announcements

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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Sources

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Frank Mancuso Sr., Former Chief of Paramount, MGM/UA, Dies at 93

Frank Mancuso Sr., a distribution executive who went on to head two of Hollywood’s major studios, Paramount and MGM/UA, died on Oct. 1 at his home in Los Angeles from complications of cancer, per a family statement. He was 93.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety