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Hasbro Takes a “Wait and See” Approach to Tariffs

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Toymaker Hasbro crushed expectations in its latest quarter, but its annual guidance hasn’t been updated to consider potential tariffs.

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Hollywood’s Deal With Writers Could Mean Fewer Shows to Write

After five months, the writers strike finally came to an end, but the new pact may mean fewer new shows, meaning fewer jobs.

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The Secret Life of Streaming: How Viewership Secrecy is Re-Shaping Hollywood

If Hollywood studios want to settle the current dual strike, they may have to get much more open about just how popular their shows are.

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Rupert Murdoch Steps Back from Fox, News Corp

Unfortunately for the Lachlan Murdoch there is not much by way of peace in the kingdom, and indications are this may be a short reigns.

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Advertising Industry Sweats a Recession-Spurred Pullback

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The warnings come as the industry adapts to seismic shifts in technology — which means it may just have some new tricks up its sleeve.

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Hipgnosis to Sell Nearly Half a Billion Dollars in Music Rights

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Cyber Attack Continues to Roil MGM’s Vegas Operations

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Disney/Charter Huddle Avoids a Dreaded MNF Blackout

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Next Level: Netflix Angles for Membership in $1 Trillion Club

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With Hollywood conquered, Netflix has a new goal: reach a $1 trillion market cap by 2030, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

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UAE Looks Set to Legalize Gambling

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The Saudis Elbow-Strike Their Way into MMA

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Bet, Bet, Bet on the Home Team: How Legalized Gambling has Reshaped the Business of Sports

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Can ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Reboot Hollywood’s Tough Year?

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A Minecraft Movie is lighting the box office on fire. It’s a much-needed win for the battered Warner Bros Discovery.

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