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AMC Hits Q4 Projections With $1.3 Billion in Revenue
The theater chain sees $135.6 million net loss, but hopes to get out of the red this summer
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Gersh Names Leslie Siebert as Sole President, Becoming First Woman to Lead Major Talent Agency
The agency also appoints five new managing partners and 12 senior partners in a strategic restructuring
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NBCU Sets 10-Year Extension for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Rights
The deal also includes the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show and a new special program still to be announced
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Study: Hollywood’s Male Role Models Are Failing Young Men. Where Does That Go in the Trump Era?
A 2024 report finds young males (13-30) crave vulnerable male characters. But experts wonder if a cultural shift could lead Hollywood in another direction
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Disney Extends Lead Over YouTube in January With 12% Share of TV Viewing
The boost was driven by the College Football Playoffs, which drove an 84% monthly increase in ESPN viewership, according to Nielsen
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Technicolor Shuts Down Majority of UK Operations
Most of the VFX company’s 440 workers in Britain have been made redundant as the business enters administration
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MSG Networks, Optimum Reach New Carriage Deal
The deal ends a programming blackout impacting New York Knicks, Rangers, Islanders and New Jersey Devils fans in the tri-state area
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Seni Tienabeso Promoted to ABC News Live Vice President
The journalist will also lead ABC News’ business, medical and climate units
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CBS Will Request Trump’s Personal Financials If ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit Moves to Discovery Phase
The network will also seek financials of Trump’s 2024 campaign, Trump Media & Technology Group, Truth Social and the $TRUMP meme cryptocurrency project
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Netflix Pledges $1 Billion to Mexico Over Next 4 Years to Bolster Country’s Industry
The investment includes $2 million to upgrade facilities at Mexico City’s Churubusco Studios
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A+E Networks Launches Digital Division Led by Ann McGowan
The new unit’s first initiative under the former Dow Jones executive’s leadership will be a relaunch of History.com
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James Bond Shakeup: Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson Cede Creative Control to Amazon MGM Studios
All three parties will remain co-owners of the franchise
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Elizabeth Warren Asks DoJ to ‘Closely Scrutinize’ Disney’s Acquisition of Fubo Over Antitrust Concerns
“This proposed deal is inextricably linked to Disney’s attempt to dominate the sports streaming marketplace through Venu Sports,” the senator writes
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Imax Misses Projections With $93 Million in Q4 Revenue
“Venom: The Last Dance” and “Gladiator II” were the top moneymakers as company anticipates a record 2025 at box office
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Sony Pictures Television Names Mike Wald and Jason Spivak as Co-Presidents of Distribution and Networks
The execs succeed former distribution chairman Keith Le Goy, who was promoted to the studio’s chairman