Disney's Drama and Game-Changing Deals: A Week of Entertainment News

In a week marked by significant shifts in the entertainment industry, Disney announced it had settled a lawsuit with Gina Carano, the actress dismissed from 'The Mandalorian' for controversial social media posts. Simultaneously, Disney's ESPN struck a major deal, acquiring NFL Network assets in a move to boost its streaming services.

Paramount's new CEO, David Ellison, outlined transformative plans for the century-old company, emphasizing technology and global streaming expansion following a merger with Skydance Media. Meanwhile, Warner Bros Discovery revealed surprise profits driven by streaming gains and box office success.

The entertainment world also mourned the loss of Eddie Palmieri, a pioneering Latin jazz pianist, and composer. Additionally, a new robotics store in Beijing showcases China's advances in AI with life-sized Einstein replicas amongst its offerings.

(With inputs from agencies.)