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Top story Disney plans several thousand layoffs as managers told to cut costs by up to 20%

The cuts come as Disney seeks steep cost savings across the company, adding pressure to its film, TV and streaming operations.

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Sony Pictures profit surges on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, division income up 527%

The summer blockbuster drove Sony's entertainment division to a huge quarterly profit gain, underscoring how dependent the studio's earnings remain on a single tentpole franchise.

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Pixar names Jonathan Garson president as Jim Morris moves to emeritus role

The leadership handoff at Disney's animation studio also elevates Jonas Rivera to creative executive VP, with Pete Docter continuing as chief creative officer.

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Trump Media shares hit record low after Democrats' midterm sweep

The stock fell sharply as investors reacted to Republican losses in Tuesday's midterm elections, marking one of the company's biggest daily declines.

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New York Times adds 420,000 digital subscribers in Q3, stays on track for 15 million goal

The Times now has 13.76 million total subscribers, keeping pace with its target of 15 million by the end of 2027 despite AI-driven disruption across the industry.

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Anthropic strikes first licensing deal, with the AP, for election coverage

The arrangement marks the first time the AI firm has paid a digital news publisher to license its content.

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WWE and Disney expand partnership with two-day takeover of ESPN Wide World of Sports

The expanded deal features a John Cena Classic and an Avengers: Doomsday-themed Worlds Collide event, deepening ties between the wrestling circuit and Disney's sports and Marvel properties.

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Nithya Raman projected to win Los Angeles mayor's race, defeating Karen Bass

The city councilmember, who represents an industry-heavy district, ran an insurgent progressive campaign against the city's Democratic Party machine.

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Ramayana opens worldwide as Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's epic eyes massive day-one haul

The two-part adaptation of India's epic launched globally with a major marketing push, an A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer score, and heavy box-office tracking.

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BusinessupturnRamayana: Part 1 box office collection day 1: Ranbir Kapoor's epic earns ₹12.69 crore net in early trendsSacnilkRamayana Box Office Collection Day 1 LIVE Update: Namit Malhotra's Film Eyes Historic Opening as Audience Reviews Pour InEconomictimesRamayana Day 1 box office collection: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash-starrer opens on a strong note. Film crosses RsDeadline‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Stomping To $60M+ WW Opening, Posts Massive First Day In Japan; Will ‘Ramayana’ Upset The Lizard? – Box Office PreviewBollywoodhungamaBox Office: Ramayana sells a WHOPPING 3.25 lakh tickets in national chains; Ranbir Kapoor-Yash starrer eyes Rs. 60 crore opening despite pre-Diwali lullNdtvprofitRamayana Day 1 Box Office Estimate: Ranbir-Yash Starrer Set For Massive OpeningNews9liveRamayana Box Office prediction: Ranbir Kapoor film likely to have Rs 60 crore opening | ExclusiveIndiatimes‘Ramayana’ advance booking report Day 1: Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer nears Rs 50 crore in advance tickHollywoodreporterindia'Ramayana' Box Office: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi Film Eyes Over ₹150 Crore Global Opening Despite Pre-Diwali SlumpIndiatodayRamayana eyes Rs 175 crore opening after smashing Rs 150 crore in pre-sales globallyTheweek'Ramayana: Part 1' crosses ₹63 crore in global advance bookings, eyes massive openingIndianexpressRamayana Part 1: Release date, ticket prices, advance booking, cast, budget, box office predictionNews18Ranbir Kapoor To Dethrone Ranveer Singh? Ramayana's Rs 4000-Cr Gamble Eyes History With Rs 150-Cr OpeningEtvbharatRamayana Advance Booking: Ranbir Kapoor's Epic Sells Over 11 Lakh Tickets, Nears Rs 50 Cr Ahead Of Release
AMC Theatres posts record third-quarter revenue on box office rebound

The exhibition chain's results reflect a recovering theatrical market, though a thinner November slate looms.

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Adam Driver says The Hunt for Ben Solo is dead and he is done playing Kylo Ren

The actor said on The Rich Eisen Show on a recent episode that 'the ship has sailed' on the Steven Soderbergh project despite fan support.

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John Constantine film in development at DC Studios with Francis Galluppi to write

DC Studios has tapped the Evil Dead Wrath filmmaker to pen a Hellblazer adaptation, adding to its expanding slate.

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DoorDash's $17B Instacart acquisition raises advertiser questions about commerce media

The deal could accelerate consolidation in commerce media, with advertisers weighing scale benefits against higher costs and lock-in.

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Publicis closes LiveRamp acquisition, prompting marketer debate over data ownership

Now that the holding company owns the data infrastructure, marketers face a decision about whether to stick with LiveRamp.

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Godzilla Minus Zero tracking for $60M+ global opening, could top US box office

The Toho sequel could become just the fourth non-English film to top the US box office, according to tracking.

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Charles F. Porter, actor and Finding Faith producer, dies at 47

The former Duke football standout also made films for BET+ and championed independent cinema.

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