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Disney reorganizes to focus on streaming. Will investors be happy? Oct 16, 2020

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Amid an industry-wide wave of reorganization, Disney has just announced a restructuring and the creation of a new division for content distribution.

Streaming is Disney’s path forward, says investor Daniel Loeb Oct 09, 2020

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The movie business has struggled to make money during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some industry insiders say it should prioritize streaming.

Hollywood’s coronavirus protocols worry some workers behind the scenes Sep 25, 2020

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Hollywood’s production schedule is largely back up and running after shutting down at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, raising questions about the standards and protocols in place across the industry.

Emmys host Jimmy Kimmel says ceremony will be a ‘beautiful disaster’ Sep 18, 2020

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Emmy Awards host Jimmy Kimmel said he believes the Emmys will have their lowest ever ratings this year. Viewers will see a virtual ceremony this Sunday.

Academy announces new diversity standards for Best Picture Oscar Sep 11, 2020

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The Oscars have announced new requirements for films to be eligible for Best Picture. The requirements will take effect in 2024.

Studios make big gambles with ‘Mulan’ and ‘Tenet’ releases Sep 04, 2020

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Two of this year’s biggest blockbusters — “Mulan” and “Tenet” — will be released this weekend. This will test the pandemic-era business strategies for both Warner Bros. and Disney.

Longtime Hollywood agents say goodbye to old firms, move to new company backed by Trump donor Aug 28, 2020

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A new Hollywood management firm has been quietly drawing personnel from the top talent agencies. This came to a head when four top agents at Creative Artists Agency announced they were leaving the company on Aug. 23.

Ron Meyer resigns as NBCUniversal chairman after affair with actress Aug 21, 2020

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Longtime NBCUniversal chairman Ron Meyer has been ousted, the latest high-profile departure of a major Hollywood executive. This came after news broke that he had an affair with a young actress, who was later revealed to be Charlotte Kirk. In his statement, the former executive said that the affair was brief and consensual.

AMC plans to reopen some theaters on Aug. 20. Tickets will cost 15 cents Aug 14, 2020

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AMC announced it will start to reopen its theaters in parts of the country where COVID protocols allow it. But it remains to be seen whether this move will pay off for the chain. Many states, including California, have not allowed movie theaters to reopen.

Disney lost nearly $5 billion last quarter, but stock prices surged Aug 07, 2020

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Disney reported losses of $4.7 billion last quarter in their latest earnings call. Still, investors saw promise in the company’s streaming revenue, as Disney’s stock rose 10%.

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