Paramount’s big spender era is here. Will it last?

Inside: Taylor Kitsch,‍ military man; which TV series will receive California tax credits; inside the Emily Henry universe.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT August 28, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment Paramount's big spender era is here with major Hollywood talent and sports deals. Will it last? Paramount came out of the gate with big deals, scoring the UFC, the Duffer Brothers and "South Park" streaming rights. That level of spending has excited Hollywood at a time when there has been little good news. Read More ADVERTISEMENT How Taylor Kitsch became Hollywood's go-to actor (and veterans' favorite) for military roles The star of "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf" discusses his new prequel series and how, with the help of military veterans, he learned to embody a Navy SEAL. Read More 22 TV series will receive a California film tax credit as applications increase 400% The 22 shows were chosen amid a massive amount of interest in the state's incentive program, which now has a cap of $750 million, up from $330 million. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 'Thursday Murder Club' streamlines the novel, but fans will enjoy the company of the cast Richard Osman's 2020 novel is the basis of Netflix's film, which features an ensemble of stars including Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley. Read More Want to watch baseball on TV? The channel lineup will look much different in 2026 Netflix and NBCUniversal will join TBS, Fox, ESPN, Apple TV+ and Roku in the league's next deal. It sets the stage for the MLB's streaming evolution. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Fox and YouTube TV avert blackout for now, extending contract talks The two companies faced a 2 p.m. deadline to reach a new contract to avoid a blackout of Fox-owned channels. The two sides have been haggling over Fox's programming fee terms. Read More Inside romance queen Emily Henry's literary empire and soon-to-be cinematic universe Emily Henry has become the master of the contemporary romance novel, publishing six bestsellers since 2020. Now, five are being adapted into movies and shows. Read More Sting sued by former the Police bandmates over 'Every Breath You Take' royalties Guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland claim they never got songwriting credit on their band's 1983 single, one of the biggest hits of the '80s. Read More Cardi B denies touching security guard who is suing for assault but says she did curse at her "It was a verbal incident," Cardi B testified in the civil trial. "She didn't hit me. I didn't hit her. There was no touching. So, to me, it wasn't no incident." Read More 'Power' actor Alix Lapri arrested on suspicion of cruelty to children Alix Lapri was arrested in Atlanta last week on suspicion of cruelty to children and disorderly conduct. She was released from jail Aug. 18. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection   Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified.   Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com