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Streaming Could Help Broadway Bounce Back – but There Are Obstacles in the Great White Way
High production costs, complex rights and hidebound business models are slowing the embrace of digital captures and livestreamed performances
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Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell to Return for Nickelodeon’s ‘Good Burger 2’
The movie sequel based on the iconic ’90s sketch from “All That” will begin production in May and stream exclusively on Paramount+
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‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Debuts at No. 1 on the Streaming Movie Rankings | Chart
Whip Media’s latest movie ranking shows a winning weekend for Peacock, with “M3GAN” continuing to draw viewers, too
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Warner Bros. Eyes Nancy Meyers’ ‘Paris Paramount’ After Film Nixed at Netflix
The streamer pulled the plug on the high-profile romantic comedy due to budget issues
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HBO’s ’The Last of Us’ Holds On to Top Spot for Most In-Demand New Shows | Chart
Maybe not for long, though: Prime Video’s “Daisy Jones” is rising in the rankings
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Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth Eyed for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’
All three actors are in preliminary talks to join the Mary Shelley adaptation for Netflix
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‘The Case Against Adnan Syed’ Documentarian Amy Berg Signs First-Look Deal With Fremantle
The Oscar and Emmy-nominated filmmaker’s Disarming Films will work alongside Fremantle’s Mandy Chang
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Why Netflix Canned Nancy Meyers’ $130 Million Rom-Com | Analysis
As one top agent tells TheWrap, the “Paris Paramount” director’s reputation for “budget issues” isn’t a fit for the streaming giant or the industry right now
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‘Game of Thrones’ Director Jeremy Podeswa Joins ‘Blade Runner 2099’ Limited Series at Prime Video
The live-action limited series comes from Alcon Entertainment and Scott Free Productions
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‘Mrs. Davis’ Trailer Sends Betty Gilpin on a Quest to Find the Holy Grail (Video)
Peacock’s science fiction drama series from Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez premieres April 20
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‘The Mandalorian’ Gives Disney+ a Win and Staves Off a Netflix Sweep | Charts
It’s the first Disney show to rise to No. 1 all year
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How Crunchyroll Is Beating the Competition in Anime Streaming – Even Netflix
Despite efforts by AMC, Disney and others to cash in on Japanese animation, the Sony-backed service is years ahead of rivals, experts tell TheWrap
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Where to Stream 2023’s Oscar-Nominated Movies Right Now
Catch up on “The Banshees of Inisherin,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and more before the ceremony
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Is Open to Selling Hulu – But Finding a Buyer Will Be a Challenge | Analysis
Experts floated a variety of scenarios for the streamer to TheWrap — from a deal with Comcast to tech giants Apple, Amazon, Alphabet or Microsoft
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Amazon Rescues J.J. Abrams’ ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ With 2-Season Order
The Bruce Timm, Matt Reeves and J.J. Abrams-produced animated series was initially at HBO Max