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Netflix Hires Ex-Apple Podcasts Exec for Acquisitions
Netflix brings on former Apple Podcasts executive Steve Wilson to run podcast acquisitions, adding a new front in its YouTube fight.
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Disney+ Adds Channel 4 Hub, One of Around Ten Deals
Disney+ will add a Channel 4-branded hub in the UK and Ireland in early 2027, with linear HD and hundreds of hours…
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Nivola and Parker lead Yamazaki’s Grandgear at Sony
Takashi Yamazaki sets his first major studio film at Sony with Sam Nivola and Nico Parker, while Paul Giamatti is in talks;…
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After $634M F1, Apple, Idris reunite on ‘Sacrament’
Apple Original Films is developing Sacrament, a Damson Idris vehicle directed by Jonathan Levine, after F1’s $634M global run.
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Wildwood’s $12.2M Opening Gives Laika Its Comeback
Wildwood opened to $12.2M domestic and $2.9M overseas, more than double Missing Link’s start. Can word of mouth carry Laika’s first film…
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Peacock’s Top-Scripted Creator Lands First Overall Deal
The Five Star Weekend creator signs her first overall deal with Universal Global Television after driving Peacock’s most-watched scripted original.
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Lionsgate and SP Media form co-financing, distribution JV
Lionsgate takes majority control of a new joint venture with Steven Paul’s SP Media, adding capital for diversification and independent films to…
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Less Than 1% of SAG-AFTRA Members Qualify for Streaming Bonus
SAG-AFTRA will distribute $1.5M from its hard-won streaming success bonus to about 700 actors—0.4% of the union—as health-plan strain mounts.
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Netflix’s Week: Perry Doc, K-Drama, 35+ Sunday Titles
Netflix US pairs a Matthew Perry docuseries, a Sinaloa cartel doc, a K-drama and a live darts event with 35+ licensed Sunday…


