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Universal Shuts Aussie Studio; Colbert Blocked Interview

Universal International Studios announced it would shutter Matchbox Pictures, an Australian production company, after nearly two decades, citing the "broader production landscape," according to Variety. The closure comes as the United States is reportedly sending asylum seekers to Cameroon in secret, as reported by Time, and CBS blocked an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, according to Variety.

Matchbox Pictures, founded in 2008 by Tony Ayres, Penny Chapman, Helen Bowden, Michael McMahon, and Helen Pankhurst, was known for its Australian productions. The studio's closure was announced on February 17, 2026, according to Variety. The reason given was the changing "broader production landscape."

Meanwhile, the United States has been deporting migrants fleeing war or persecution to Cameroon, often defying U.S. courts, Time reported. These individuals, who are not from Cameroon, are being offloaded there in secret. Detainees are reportedly only allowed to leave the state-run facility if they agree to return to their home countries. The New York Times reported that this process reflects a campaign by President Donald Trump to circumvent the asylum process and expedite deportations. The State Department declined to comment, and the U.S. has not announced any deal with Cameroon. A Senate oversight report disclosed that Washington has already paid $32 million to third-country hosts.

In other news, Stephen Colbert revealed that CBS lawyers blocked an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico due to FCC "Equal Time" fears, Variety reported.

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