Hollywood Mourns: The Passing of Filmmaking Icons and Industry Shifts

The entertainment world mourns the loss of Robert Duvall at 95 and Frederick Wiseman at 96. Warner Bros. negotiates a better deal with Paramount, while Isabelle Huppert embraces a vampire role. Peter Sutherland grows in 'The Night Agent', and 'The House of the Spirits' gets a TV adaptation.

The entertainment industry is in mourning as two legendary figures, Robert Duvall and Frederick Wiseman, have passed away at 95 and 96, respectively. Duvall, known for his roles in 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now', was a versatile Oscar winner, while Wiseman was renowned for his insightful documentaries.

In business news, Warner Bros Discovery has turned down Paramount's $30-a-share takeover bid but left the door open for better terms. The Hollywood dynamics continue to shift as studios strategize over ownership and content creation in a rapidly evolving market.

In film and television, Isabelle Huppert takes on a playful vampire role, while 'The Night Agent' sees character development in its third season. Meanwhile, a new TV adaptation of Isabel Allende's 'House of the Spirits' debuts in Berlin, promising a fresh cultural perspective.

(With inputs from agencies.)