By Brian Lowry

The HBO series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” took a few liberties with the facts that irked some of those featured, but the show got one thing very right: playboy owner Jerry Buss turned the NBA franchise into Hollywood’s team, including the stars populating the court-side seats around the anchoring presence of Jack Nicholson, the embodiment of Hollywood cool.

Buss’ children — there are seven of them in all, led by Laker president Jeanie — haven’t exhibited his flair for marketing, showmanship or, for that matter, decadence. But there’s nevertheless a tinge of nostalgia in seeing the enterprise leave the family via a deal with billionaire Mark Walter, 46 years after the elder Buss planted his flag in L.A. — making what was then known as “the Fabulous Forum” more than just hyperbole — and a dozen years after his death.

By Lucas Manfredi

As the Paramount-Skydance deal remains stuck in regulatory limbo with the FCC, President Donald Trump expressed support Wednesday for the $8 billion takeover by David Ellison.

When asked by reporters on Wednesday whether he sees the agency’s review being resolved soon, Trump replied: “I hope so. Ellison’s great, he’ll do a great job with it.”

By Umberto Gonzalez

Blumhouse has acquired the prospective rights to “Saw,” the iconic franchise that redefined visceral horror for a new generation, that are currently owned by producers Oren Koules and Mark Burg, the company announced on Wednesday.

Lionsgate will continue to be a partner in the property.