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Dwayne Johnson to Continue Dramatic Run as Stunt Man With Dementia in ‘Free Byrd’
“Sing Sing” filmmaker Greg Kwedar will direct the feature for Artists Equity co-produced by Gil Netter
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Mariska Hargitay to Host 2026 Emmys
The Emmy-winning “Law & Order: SVU” star will emcee the 78th awards on Sept. 14
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WME Group Promotes Marie Sheehy to EVP, Corporate Communications Head
The exec will oversee communications strategy for the entire company, including the WME talent agency, IMG Licensing and Pantheon Media Group
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James Murdoch’s $300 Million Vox and New York Magazine Deal Gets the Greenlight From FTC
The regulator issued an early termination notice in its review of Lupa Systems’ purchase of roughly half of the digital media company’s brands
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Disney’s ‘Hexed,’ DreamWorks’ ‘Donkey’ Among Latest Recipients of California Film Tax Credit
Over 40 new projects, including 35 independent titles, complete the first full year of California’s expanded incentive program
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Paramount+ Sets July Premiere for ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ After Dropping Theatrical Plans
The streamer also gives a first look at the movie with a new trailer
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Why Netflix Is Suffering From a Perpetual Sophomore Slump | Analysis
Long season breaks, increased competition and confusing release schedules have led to shows seeing big ratings declines between seasons. But does Netflix care?
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Taye Diggs’ Microhouse Films Platform Launches With 7 Original Microseries | Exclusive
The vertical storytelling platform will feature content from BET producer La Jill Hunt and the Entin brothers, while allowing independent creators to self-distribute on the app
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Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs, Vows They ‘Are Not Being Replaced by AI’
The layoffs will impact about 2.1% of the company’s global workforce, mainly within the Xbox and commercial teams
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Versant to Acquire Golf Simulation Tech Company Full Swing for $530 Million
The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026
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George Clooney to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Venice Film Festival
The actor and filmmaker will pick up a special Golden Lion at the 83rd festival in September
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Comcast’s Sky to Buy ITV’s Media & Entertainment Unit in $2.1 Billion Deal
ITV’s linear channels and ITVX streaming platform will remain free-to-air, while Sky News and ITV News will stay editorially distinct
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Over a Third of Viewers Have Canceled Subscriptions Due to Frustrating App Experience, Survey Finds | Exclusive
72% of users experience at least one problem that leaves them “extremely frustrated” and 80% experience one problem that happens “all the time”
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The Ledger: Shamrock Capital on Why Media Is a Compelling Bet After Comcast-NBCUniversal Split
Co-president and partner Michael LaSalle weighs in
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Happy Independence: Why News-Gathering Matters in an Era of Low Trust
This administration’s assault on journalism is well documented. Less well examined is the broader picture of how our journalistic institutions are being eroded
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