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**Hollywood Breakdown**

Kim Masters, host of KCRW’s The Business, breaks down Hollywood’s top stories.

Latest Episodes:

Disney struggles with streaming. Will theme parks help with profit? Nov 11, 2022

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Though Disney+ has added 12 million subscribers, the company reports loss and weak Q4 profit outlook.

Peacock reports weak subscriptions, implements changes to survive Nov 04, 2022

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As streaming service companies report subscriber numbers, Peacock announces weak subs, and implements changes in order to survive.

Filmmaker James Gunn, producer Peter Safran to head DC Universe Oct 28, 2022

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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO, David Zaslav, hires filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran to lead the DC Universe.

‘Black Adam’ isn’t going to be the save-all property DC hoped it might be Oct 21, 2022

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“Black Adam” opens in theaters. Will it make DC Films the success that David Zaslav dreams it will be? Plus, who runs DC Films now?

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO lays off a quarter of its TV division staff Oct 14, 2022

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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav cuts more jobs this week. This time, about a quarter of its TV division staff was laid off.

Alec Baldwin settles ‘Rust’ lawsuit; Halyna Hutchins' husband takes EP role Oct 07, 2022

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Alec Baldwin and “Rust” producers settle a lawsuit with cinematographer Halyna Hutchins’ family. The film will resume production, and her husband will take an EP role.

Harvey Weinstein’s trial is a few weeks away. Has Hollywood changed? Sep 30, 2022

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Five years after the #MeToo reckoning in Hollywood, Harvey Weinstein’s trial is a few weeks away in Los Angeles. Have things really changed in the industry?

‘The Woman King’ delivers the goods, ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ may surprise Sep 23, 2022

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“The Woman King” brings in the numbers, “Don’t Worry Darling” may have a surprising opening, and what James Cameron’s upcoming “Avatar” sequels could mean for Disney.

Disney’s CEO on the future of Hulu, ESPN, and an all-in app Sep 16, 2022

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During the D23 Expo, Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek discussed with the press his plans for Hulu and ESPN, as well as the future of an all-in app for the company.

Disney offers perks to give subscribers the ‘whole Disney experience’ Sep 09, 2022

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Disney plays big and offers subscribers more perks on Disney+ Day to entice them to other company products.