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Disney Could Lose $500 Million-Plus From Closure of Theme Parks
Disney’s parks and experiences division is its largest revenue and profit generator
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Disney World, Disneyland Resorts and Theme Parks to Close Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Disney said it will continue to pay its cast members while the parks are closed
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Steve Asbell Tapped to Succeed Emma Watts at Disney’s 20th Century Studios
Disney also named Vanessa Morrison president of the motion picture streaming production
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Are We Sure Coronavirus Fears Will Benefit Netflix and Other Streamers?
“It is important to remember that the overwhelming majority of time spent on these services is ad-lite or ad-free,” media analyst Rich Greenfield says
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‘American Sniper’ Screenwriter Jason Hall to Write, Direct Inspirational Sports Film ‘Unstoppable’ for 101 Studios
Hall was nominated for best adapted screenplay for “American Sniper”
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UTA to Test Remote Work Options for All Employees Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Agency also plans to bar visitors and meetings with outside persons at offices worldwide as a safety precaution
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Inside Bob Iger’s Sudden Disney Departure as CEO and Hollywood’s Surprised Response
Studio executives and Hollywood power players are still questioning the timing and suddenness of Iger’s exit
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Harry Sloan and Jeff Sagansky Launch Flying Eagle Acquisition Corp. With $600 Million IPO
The company’s sole purpose is to raise money in order to acquire a company
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Billionaire Alki David Launches E-TV Studios With $100 Million Development Fund (Exclusive)
Independent producer Emilio Ferrari will serve as president of the new production company
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Oscars Academy Renews CEO Dawn Hudson’s Contract Through May 2023
Hudson joined the Academy as CEO in 2011 and led the organization through the #OscarsSoWhite backlash
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Illumination Names Former Fox Executive Keith Feldman COO
Feldman spent the last 25 years at 20th Century Fox
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Joe Biden Wins South Carolina Democratic Primary; Sanders Is Distant Second
South Carolina has 54 delegates up for grabs
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Adèle Haenel Walks Out of César Awards After Roman Polanski Win: ‘Bravo, Pedophilia’
The “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” actress says she was sexually abused as a 12-year-old
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Hailey Bieber Credits Jimmy Fallon – and a Party Trick – for Her Reconnection With Hubby Justin Bieber (Video)
“After the interview had aired — I got a certain phone call from a certain someone,” Mrs. Biebs says
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‘The Invisible Man’ Director Leigh Whannell Signs First-Look Deal With Blumhouse
“The Invisible Man” is expected to gross $26 million in its opening weekend