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FILM
Newark’s New Media High School to Launch Amid New Jersey’s $833M Film Boom
Opening in September 2026, the specialized school will train students for careers at major nearby hubs like Lionsgate Studios Newark and Netflix.
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BUSINESS
Commercials Are Back: Ad-Supported Plans to Drive All Streaming Growth by 2026
New data shows Netflix, Disney+, and Max will rely entirely on ad-supported tiers for U.S. expansion as premium subscription prices continue to climb.
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FILM
Move Over, Malibu! New Jersey is Officially 'Hollywood East'
Major studios like Netflix and Lionsgate are flocking to the Garden State as production spending hits a record $833 million in 2024.
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BUSINESS
Hollywood vs. AI: SAG-AFTRA and WGA Launch High-Stakes 2026 Contract Talks
Actors are demanding a 'Tilly tax' on digital clones while writers seek stronger protections as negotiations with the AMPTP officially heat up.
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MUSIC
Labrinth Slams Columbia Records and ‘Euphoria’: “I’m Done With This Industry”
The Emmy-winning composer shocked fans on March 13 with a deleted Instagram post targeting his record label and the hit HBO series.
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TV
Access Hollywood and Steve Wilkos Canceled as NBCUniversal Exits Syndication
NBCUniversal is ending its first-run syndication business, leading to the cancellation of Access Hollywood, Access Live, Karamo, and The Steve Wilkos Show by 2026.
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MUSIC
Harry Styles Leads 2026’s Bold New Era of Genre-Blending Hits
As the singer's latest album "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally" sweeps charts, artists like Audrey Nuna and Doechii further blur the lines between Hip-Hop, R&B, and Rock.
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BUSINESS
WGA Takes on AI: New Contract Talks with AMPTP Begin Next Week
Writers Guild of America members approve a bold bargaining agenda focused on AI training compensation, pay increases, and healthcare benefits ahead of upcoming negotiations.
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TV
Kelly Clarkson Still Waiting on Her 'American Idol' Car 22 Years Later
The Season 1 winner reveals she never received her promised prize vehicle, prompting Season 5 champion Taylor Hicks to offer a 'flirty' helping hand.
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MUSIC
50 Cent Blasts T.I. and Tiny in New "No One Told Us What We’re Here For" Track
The rapper’s latest single serves as the official theme for the upcoming Starz prequel Power: Origins while reigniting a high-profile feud with the Atlanta couple.
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FILM
No Deal Yet: SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Extend High-Stakes Contract Talks
Negotiations between the actors' union and major studios move into the week of March 9 as both sides tackle AI and streaming residuals.
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AWARDS
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" and Tom Cruise Dominate the 53rd Saturn Awards
James Cameron wins Best Director while Tom Cruise takes Best Actor for the final "Mission: Impossible" at the annual sci-fi and horror celebration.
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FILM
Aloha, Hollywood! Hawaii Sees Massive Film Boom with 'Jumanji 3' and Jason Momoa
Sony’s next 'Jumanji' sequel and Netflix’s 'Protecting Jared' lead a surge of major productions pumping millions into the Hawaiian economy.
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BUSINESS
"This is Not About Consolidation": Paramount Finalizes $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The blockbuster deal creates a media titan saddled with $79 billion in debt, as Paramount+ and HBO Max prepare to unite against Netflix.
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FILM
“AI Is a Power Tool”: E! Founder Larry Namer Defends Tech in Hollywood
While studios navigate strict new AI regulations from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, Larry Namer argues the technology will amplify human creativity rather than replace it.
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BUSINESS
A House Divided: WGA Cancels Awards Gala Amid Internal Staff Strike
The 2026 Writers Guild Awards were scrapped after staff union members walked out over pay and AI concerns, just days before Hollywood studio negotiations begin.
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FILM
Jason Momoa and Sony Lead Hollywood’s Massive Return to Hawaii
Production booms on Oʻahu as Netflix’s 'Protecting Jared' and Sony’s 'Jumanji 3' prepare to fuel the local economy and create hundreds of jobs.
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BUSINESS
Hollywood vs. AI: SAG-AFTRA and WGA Enter High-Stakes 2026 Contract Wars
The Screen Actors Guild has extended talks with studios into the week of March 9, while writers approve a strict AI-focused bargaining agenda for March 16.
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TV
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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CULTURE
River Gallo Signs Multi-Year First-Look Deal With FOX Entertainment Studios
The 'Ponyboi' creator and star will develop new scripted television and film projects following a successful collaboration with the studio's Tideline label.
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