Entertainment News Roundup: Disney studio Pixar poised to cut jobs, number undecided -source; Exclusive-How DiCaprio shaped 'twisted' love story in 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and more

TechCrunch reported earlier that Pixar was set to undergo layoffs as high as 20% this year, with the studio's team of 1,300 people reduced to under 1,000 over the coming months. Exclusive-Believe SA top investors explore takeover of French digital music co –sources The largest shareholders in Believe, the French music services company behind best-selling French artists such as rap duo PNL, have been exploring the possibility of taking it private, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

Disney studio Pixar poised to cut jobs, number undecided -source

Walt Disney's Pixar Animation Studios is set to cut jobs as the studio has completed production on some shows and now has more staff than it needs, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Thursday. TechCrunch reported earlier that Pixar was set to undergo layoffs as high as 20% this year, with the studio's team of 1,300 people reduced to under 1,000 over the coming months.

Exclusive-Believe SA top investors explore takeover of French digital music co –sources

The largest shareholders in Believe, the French music services company behind best-selling French artists such as rap duo PNL, have been exploring the possibility of taking it private, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The investors, who include the group's CEO and founder Denis Ladegaillerie and U.S. investment firm TCV, have been sounding out interest from private equity firms over a bid for Paris-based Believe less than three years after its stock market debut, the sources said on condition of anonymity. The shareholders were working with advisers, two of the people said.

Exclusive-How DiCaprio shaped 'twisted' love story in 'Killers of the Flower Moon'

The unusual relationship of a married couple in historical drama "Killers of the Flower Moon" could have been left as just a small part of the Martin Scorsese movie about a dark time in American history. Star and executive producer Leonardo DiCaprio said that he alongside fellow producers decided to center the film around the "twisted" but true love story of Ernest Burkhart, a white man, and Mollie, the Osage woman that he married, to help drive home the human toll.

Delayed Emmys to spotlight best of television in 'Succession' sendoff

The Emmy Awards, normally one of Hollywood's September red-carpet rituals, will take the stage on Monday in a strike-delayed ceremony to honor the best of television. HBO's "Succession," about the wealthy but miserable Roy family, leads all nominees with 27 nods. It is widely expected to win its third best-drama trophy. Most shows on the list come from streaming services, which grabbed their highest share of nominations ever.

Universal Music Group to lay off some employees

Universal Music Group will lay off some employees in 2024, a company spokesperson said on Friday, making the world's largest record label the latest to join a wave of layoffs this year. Universal Music Group (UMG) may cut hundreds of jobs in the first quarter, mostly in its recorded music division, Bloomberg News reported earlier in the day.

'Parasite' director Bong, South Korean artists urge probe into handling of actor case

A group of South Korean filmmakers, actors and industry officials, including "Parasite" director Bong Joon-ho, on Friday called for a probe into the handling by police and media of drug abuse allegations involving late actor Lee Sun-kyun. Lee, who shot to global fame with his performance as the wealthy patriarch in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite", was found dead last month in an apparent suicide.