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Top story Disney plans several thousand layoffs, asks managers to cut costs by up to 20%

The cuts come as Disney targets roughly 20% savings in annual spending, a significant hit to studio headcount across the industry.

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Sony Pictures profit jumps 527% as 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' drives quarterly earnings

The film's reported $2.52 billion global haul made it the dominant contributor to Sony's fiscal Q2 results.

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Imax posts record Q3 revenue and profit growth on 'The Odyssey', shares rise

Imax captured 6.7% of global box office on under 1% of screens in the quarter, and the CEO pointed to the platform's continuing potential.

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AMC Theatres posts record Q3 as box office rebounds; CEO says chain has recovered

AMC's results reflect a broad theatrical recovery that has also lifted rival circuits this earnings season.

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TKO raises guidance again as UFC powers Q3 earnings

The UFC owner's second guidance hike this year comes as it weighs expanding media rights distribution to outlets such as HBO and TNT.

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Hollywood quietly bans prediction market betting on movie news and release dates

Studios and industry bodies are moving to restrict wagering markets tied to film box office and release information.

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Democrats take House and Senate, setting up wave of media investigations

A shift in congressional control is expected to bring heightened scrutiny of media and entertainment companies.

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Netflix's 'La Bola Negra' tops $43.4 million at box office, including $1.2 million in U.S.

The Spanish acquisition's theatrical run precedes a Netflix streaming release date that is already set.

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California's decades-long effort to keep Hollywood production in state, a timeline

The history contextualizes current debates over subsidies as producers weigh relocating out of Los Angeles.

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Latest Godzilla film sets live-action opening-day box office record in Japan

The record opening underscores the enduring strength of the franchise in its home market.

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Michael Crichton's widow wins major court battle over 'The Pitt'

The dispute centers on the estate of the 'ER' creator and the Warner Bros. television series.

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Cinemark addresses box office outlook on Q3 earnings call

The circuit's commentary adds to a quarter of upbeat results across theatrical exhibitors.

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Olivia Colman's 'Wicker' becomes Black Bear's highest-grossing film in North America

The indie release surpassed Jason Statham's 'Shelter' to set the distributor's domestic record.

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