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Disney Is Exploring a Free Tier for Disney+
“We see it as a way to expand our reach to a customer segment that’s that’s more price sensitive,” CEO Josh D’Amaro says
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How Late Night Is Bringing Satire to Microseries
As networks and streamers experiment with bite-sized shows, late night is turning the genre’s tropes into comedy fodder
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‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Review: Jason Sudeikis Charms in a Return to Form for the Apple Comedy
The AFC Richmond squad starts anew with a Kansas City visit and a women’s team to take to the stars
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David Ellison Is Ready to Talk About CNN to Get His Deal Done — but Bari Weiss Muddies the Case
The Paramount CEO seeks to allay concerns over partisan influence but Weiss’ record at CBS News does not help
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New York Times Shares Down After Warning Subscription Revenue Will Slow in Q3
The media company posted second-quarter earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street expectations
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Disney+ Embraces ‘Digital Centerpiece’ Strategy as Josh D’Amaro Goes All-In on Streaming
Disney’s CEO says the service is exploring a free tier and that it is “well-positioned” to be an aggregator of third-party streamers
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‘Toy Story 5’ Brings Disney Franchise’s Value to $16 Billion After $1 Billion Box Office
Disney estimates the income value of the Pixar franchise in its latest earnings report
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Disney+ Partners With TikTok to Host Fan-Created Content
The platforms will also jointly run the Disney Creator Ambassador Program, giving select creators increased visibility
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Jon Stewart Presses John Fetterman on His Israel Ultimatum: ‘Weird Line to Draw’
“When people turn their backs to the Jewish community, things end really badly,” the senator from Pennsylvania counters
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Van Jones Warns Democrats Are Becoming ‘Blockbuster’ as Progressive Candidates Emerge as ‘Netflix’
“We are selling CDs out the trunk, this is Napster becoming Spotify,” CNN’s political commentator adds while analyzing Tuesday’s primaries
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Perez Hilton’s Miami Home Visited by Law Enforcement After Apparent Self-Harm on Livestream
“In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation,” the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office says
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CBS News Slams ‘Categorically False’ Claim It Suppressed ‘60 Minutes’ Epstein Report From Sharyn Alfonsi
“We are proud of our aggressive and extensive reporting on the Epstein scandal,” a spokesperson for the news network adds
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Alex Theatre Becomes Top 70mm Theater for ‘The Odyssey,’ Extends Run for 2 Weeks
The refurbished Glendale movie palace will play Christopher Nolan’s film through Aug. 20
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Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman Have a Trick for Talking to Taylor Sheridan When a ‘Lioness’ Script Doesn’t Make Sense
“We have to understand every single thing we’re saying,” Kidman says of the Paramount+ show’s dense jargon
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‘The Odyssey’ Is Still Holding Strong Despite Historic Competition from ‘Spider-Man’
After adding $136 million worldwide in its third weekend, Christopher Nolan’s hit film is set to reach $1 billion on Friday














