‘The Apprentice’ Close to Deal for Pre-Election Release, Biden and Trump Arrive in Atlanta and How Netflix is Capitalizing on 'Bridgerton'

Plus: NFL to pay $4.7B in 'Sunday Ticket' damages, CIR launches lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft and Time strikes content partnership with OpenAI [the-apprentice-sebastian-stan-donald-trump-jeremy-strong-roy-cohn]( [‘The Apprentice’ Close to Deal for Pre-Election Release as Producers Pay Out Pro-Trump Investor | Exclusive]( By Umberto Gonzalez Donald Trump biopic “The Apprentice” is poised to close a distribution deal with Briarcliff as the film’s producers prepare to pay out Dan Snyder-backed Kinematics, TheWrap has exclusively learned. The film, starring Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, had languished without a U.S. distribution deal since debuting in May at the Cannes Film Festival to strong reviews. Criticism arose that Hollywood studios were afraid to distribute the film for fear of retaliation by Trump supporters, even as the film landed deals in Europe. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Donald Trump and Joe Biden face off in Atlanta]( [Joe Biden, Donald Trump Arrive in Atlanta for CNN Debate That Appears to Really Be Happening]( By Josh Dickey and Natalie Korach Yes, it appears to be really happening: President Joe Biden touched down in Atlanta on Thursday for a presidential debate with Donald Trump that had political and media pundits tangling for weeks about who “won” the format negotiations. Biden arrived midday a bit ahead of schedule, while Trump landed later in the afternoon. Both candidates have chosen to bypass the traditional Commission on Presidential Debates’ schedule, opting instead for ad hoc debates hosted by individual networks​. Leading off: the historically left-leaning CNN, one of the conditions demanded by the Biden Administration for the candidates’ first onstage meeting since 2020. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- ["Bridgerton" season 3]( [The Business of ‘Bridgerton’: How Netflix Is Capitalizing on One of Its Biggest Hits]( By Loree Seitz Season 3 of “Bridgerton” is captivating the hearts and minds of hopeless romantics globally. But this summer, Netflix is also capturing fans’ wallets like never before. The streamer has ramped up the show’s product partnerships — with Bath and Body Works, Ruggable, and dog accessory brand Maxbone among others — and themed live events ahead of the new season, part of a strategic decade-long plan for “Bridgerton” should the show continue for its planned eight seasons. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [NFL Logo (Credit: NurPhoto/Getty)]( [NFL to Pay $4.7 Billion in 'Sunday Ticket' Antitrust Damages, LA Jury Rules]( [sam-altman-satya-nadella]( [The Center for Investigative Reporting Launches Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Microsoft Over Copyright InfringementÂ]( [time-open-ai-logos]( [Time and OpenAI Strike Content Partnership]( [Netflix New Mexico Production Hub Adds 4 Soundstages, More Across 108 Acres]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [WrapPRO logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](