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Netflix Steps Back: Paramount Skydance Nears Massive Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
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Netflix Steps Back: Paramount Skydance Nears Massive Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
Netflix officially exits the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, paving the way for Paramount Skydance to finalize a $31-per-share acquisition by the third quarter of 2026.
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Josh D’Amaro Era Begins: Disney Unveils Massive Leadership Shake-Up
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Josh D’Amaro Era Begins: Disney Unveils Massive Leadership Shake-Up
The Walt Disney Company has officially tapped Josh D’Amaro as CEO while naming Dana Walden as its first-ever President and Chief Creative Officer.
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Josh D'Amaro Named Disney CEO as Bob Iger Era Ends
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Josh D'Amaro Named Disney CEO as Bob Iger Era Ends
Dana Walden steps into a massive new creative role as Disney overhauls its leadership structure effective March 18, 2026.
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ABC Cancels 'The Bachelorette' Season 22 Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Scandal
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ABC Cancels 'The Bachelorette' Season 22 Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Scandal
The network pulled the season just days before its premiere after a 2023 domestic violence video surfaced involving the influencer and Dakota Mortensen.
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Oscars Ratings Slip: 2026 Ceremony Draws 17.9 Million Viewers
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Oscars Ratings Slip: 2026 Ceremony Draws 17.9 Million Viewers
The 98th Academy Awards saw a 9% viewership decline on ABC and Hulu, marking the lowest audience numbers for the prestigious ceremony since 2022.
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Disney Crowns Dana Walden as Creative Chief in Massive Leadership Shakeup
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Disney Crowns Dana Walden as Creative Chief in Massive Leadership Shakeup
The Walt Disney Company unifies streaming, film, TV, and games under Walden as Josh D'Amaro prepares to take over as CEO.
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Hollywood's Cold Front: Production Plummets as Studios Slash Jobs
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Hollywood's Cold Front: Production Plummets as Studios Slash Jobs
From Disney layoffs to an $800 million spending drop in Georgia, the industry faces an "existential" crunch following the 2023 strikes.
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Swift, Styles, and Carlile Lead Early 2027 Grammy Nomination Buzz
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Swift, Styles, and Carlile Lead Early 2027 Grammy Nomination Buzz
The Recording Academy’s 2027 ceremony will debut on ABC and Disney+ as the current eligibility window reaches its peak.
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Hollywood’s $600 Million Nightmare: Spikerz Reveals Surging Social Media Scams
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Hollywood’s $600 Million Nightmare: Spikerz Reveals Surging Social Media Scams
A new report from security firm Spikerz finds that 41% of entertainment brands are targeted by deepfakes and hacks, threatening the reputations of major studios and stars.
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Disney Veteran Paul Roeder Named New Chief Communications Officer
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Disney Veteran Paul Roeder Named New Chief Communications Officer
The 25-year company insider will report to incoming CEO Josh D'Amaro starting March 19, 2026.
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Streaming Wars Enter New Era: Antenna Reports End of Hypergrowth
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Streaming Wars Enter New Era: Antenna Reports End of Hypergrowth
The Q1 2026 State of Subscriptions report shows platforms like Netflix and Disney+ prioritizing profit over raw subscriber counts through live sports and ad-supported tiers.
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YouTube Beats Hollywood: Ad Revenue Hits $40.4 Billion to Surpass Major Studios
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YouTube Beats Hollywood: Ad Revenue Hits $40.4 Billion to Surpass Major Studios
A new report from MoffettNathanson reveals YouTube's advertising earnings now exceed the combined totals of Disney, NBC, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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The Price is Zero: Tubi and Pluto TV Explode as Subscription Fatigue Hits Peak
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The Price is Zero: Tubi and Pluto TV Explode as Subscription Fatigue Hits Peak
Fox Corporation's Tubi and Paramount's Pluto TV are doubling down on content libraries this March as viewers flee rising monthly costs from major paid streamers.
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Why Disney and Fox Are Betting Big on 60-Second Melodramas
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Why Disney and Fox Are Betting Big on 60-Second Melodramas
Major studios are pivoting to "microdramas" as apps like DramaBox and My Drama generate billions by capturing the attention of mobile-first audiences.
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Spring 2026 Preview: Ryan Gosling, Zendaya, and Meryl Streep Lead a Massive Premiere Season
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Spring 2026 Preview: Ryan Gosling, Zendaya, and Meryl Streep Lead a Massive Premiere Season
From the final season of 'The Boys' to the return of 'The Devil Wears Prada,' major studios like Disney, HBO, and Netflix are rolling out their biggest titles of the year.
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Josh D'Amaro Named Disney CEO as Bob Iger Sets Final Exit Date
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Josh D'Amaro Named Disney CEO as Bob Iger Sets Final Exit Date
The Walt Disney Company confirms Josh D'Amaro will take the helm on March 18, 2026, alongside Dana Walden as the new President and Chief Creative Officer.
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"Bet Your Bracket": ESPN and DraftKings Launch Account Linking for March Madness
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"Bet Your Bracket": ESPN and DraftKings Launch Account Linking for March Madness
Fans can now sync DraftKings Sportsbook and ESPN apps to unlock personalized bets and a free month of ESPN Unlimited before the college basketball tournament kicks off.
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Fandom Over Budgets: Deloitte Unveils 2026 Media Outlook
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Fandom Over Budgets: Deloitte Unveils 2026 Media Outlook
Deloitte's 2026 report shows audience engagement is the new gold standard for quality as media companies track fans across streaming, social, and gaming platforms.
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2026 Box Office Roars Back: 'Stacked Lineup' Fuels Major Revenue Rebound!
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2026 Box Office Roars Back: 'Stacked Lineup' Fuels Major Revenue Rebound!
Analysts predict global and domestic totals nearing pre-pandemic levels, driven by highly anticipated sequels like 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and original epics such as Christopher Nolan's 'The
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Micro-Dramas Steal the Spotlight, Outperforming Netflix and Disney+ in Daily Mobile Viewing
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Micro-Dramas Steal the Spotlight, Outperforming Netflix and Disney+ in Daily Mobile Viewing
Ultra-short, serialized dramas like ReelShort are captivating US audiences, with mobile users spending more time on these apps than traditional streaming giants.
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