Hollywood Breakdown

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Amazon’s ‘The Rings of Power’ and HBO’s ‘House of Dragon’ face off Sep 02, 2022

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HBO and Amazon are competing for which show will attract more viewers: “House of the Dragon,” or “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power?”

AMC, Regal theaters announce financial measures to stay afloat Aug 26, 2022

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In two drastic financial moves, AMC Theaters announced a new stock to raise money last week, while Regal Cinemas may file for bankruptcy.

'Not great for Zaslav': Can CEO salvage Warner Bros. Discovery? Aug 19, 2022

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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s decision-making process highlights his lack of experience to run the legacy studio, and he accumulates more problems along the way.

Disney+ gains subscribers, consumers will pay for ad-free content Aug 12, 2022

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Disney+ raises subscribers to 152 million, beating expectations, but they will charge $3 more per month for ad-free content.

Warner Bros. CEO Zaslav cancels release of $90 million film ‘Batgirl’ Aug 05, 2022

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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav shocks the movie industry once again by shelving the nearly-completed $90-milion film “Batgirl.” What does this mean for the company’s future?

Summer blockbusters are over. Will theaters hit a box-office wall? Jul 29, 2022

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Movies came back this summer, providing theater owners some relief. However, cinemas could hit a wall, until big blockbusters, such as “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” are released in the fall. Meanwhile, moviegoers will turn to streaming services.

Netflix loses 1 million subscribers in Q2, below expectations. Has it turned the page? Jul 22, 2022

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Netflix lost nearly 1 million subscribers in Q2, below expected projections. But Netflix’s CEO thinks it’s a positive sign. So has the streaming service really turned the page?

Hulu gets 58 Emmy nods, but its future remains uncertain Jul 15, 2022

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Hulu gets 58 Emmys’ nominations this year, but its future as a streaming platform remains unclear.

The box office roars back: ‘Minions’ opens at $125 million Jul 08, 2022

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“Minions: The Rise of Gru” opens to a huge weekend, and “Lightyear” doesn’t meet Disney’s expectations. The Business host Kim Masters and Puck News founder Matt Belloni discuss.

Disney renews Chapek: 'He's under significant scrutiny now' Jul 01, 2022

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CEO Bob Chapek just renewed his contract with Disney. The company’s vote of confidence comes after a turbulent tenure, with some bright spots.