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The Biggest Threat to Roger Goodell’s NFL Empire May Be Itself

Roger Goodell has grown the NFL into a business generating more than $23 billion annually. But its push for higher media rights fees, more streaming...

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David Ellison Has Hollywood Scale. Now He Needs Precision.

David Ellison now controls Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO, CBS, CNN and a sprawling collection of Hollywood brands. The challenge is deciding which ones...

09.10.2026 50

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Hollywood’s Biggest Film Festival Bets, From Flops to $500M Hits

Studios spend millions chasing festival breakouts. These acquisitions show how unpredictable a path from standing ovation to profit can be.

12.09.2026 10

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What Makes an Art Film a Box Office Hit in 2026?

From horror and star power to timely concepts and spectacle, the strongest recent specialty-film performers paired artistic ambition with something...

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Taylor Sheridan and the Streaming Boom That Brought Westerns Back

Decades after Hollywood supposedly moved on from cowboys, streaming audiences are turning both classic Westerns and genre-bending updates into major...

24.08.2026 20

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Can Brandon Sanderson Help Apple Break Hollywood’s Fantasy Spell?

Apple is betting on Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe to build a durable fantasy franchise. The author’s direct relationship with millions of...

06.08.2026 30

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Despite ‘The Odyssey,’ Hollywood Still Has an Original Blockbuster Problem

While "The Odyssey" shows audiences will still embrace spectacle without a modern franchise brand, few filmmakers can command Christopher Nolan’s...

28.07.2026 30

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‘The Odyssey”s Early Data Confirms Christopher Nolan’s Star Power

Christopher Nolan’s unmatched star power is turning The Odyssey into a major theatrical event, with audience demand already surging.

14.07.2026 30

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Sun Valley’s Big Question: What Does Hollywood Need to Buy Next?

At this year’s Sun Valley gathering, the industry’s biggest question is not whether consolidation will continue, but which kinds of assets still...

10.07.2026 20

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From Denzel Washington to Zendaya: 4 Types of Hollywood Star Power Today

From established icons to rising stars, there are four types of Hollywood actors that claim lasting star power today. Here's what industry data...

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With Roku, Murdoch’s Fox May Have Found the Smarter Way to Win Streaming

Fox sat out much of the costly content arms race, and Roku now gives it a way to monetize the platforms where that battle plays out.

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The 2026 World Cup May Be the Last Great Sports TV Bargain

Fox’s discounted World Cup rights are a windfall now, but they also reveal how expensive the next era of live sports will be.

10.06.2026 30

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Hollywood Can’t Agree on What Counts as a Hit Anymore

From Netflix charts to box office legs, Hollywood’s success stories now depend on which metric each company wants to sell.

29.05.2026 40

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Opening Weekend Is Breaking Hollywood’s Movies Before They Can Breathe

Hollywood’s obsession with opening weekend is stifling films. From theaters to streaming, early performance metrics dictate fate, creating a system...

29.04.2026 50

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Netflix’s Course Correction Under Film Chief Dan Lin As Streaming Reality Sets In

Under film chief Dan Lin, Netflix is dialing back its original movie volume as data reveals TV drives sustained engagement and subscriber retention.

17.04.2026 50

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Murdoch’s Fox Bets on Creators to Replace Franchises in Post-Disney Strategy

With the acquisitions of Tubi and Red Seat Ventures, Fox targets creator-led audiences while testing whether niche fandoms can deliver scalable...

09.04.2026 50

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Hollywood’s Next Hit Strategy Isn’t More Sequels, It’s Smarter Nostalgia

Dormant IP like "LOST" and "Interstellar" are thriving on Netflix and social platforms, signaling a missed opportunity for Hollywood studios.

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The Oscars’ Fight to Stay Relevant Amid Its Cultural Decline

Fragmented media, streaming and social media have weakened the Oscars’ cultural influence, prompting the Academy to chase audiences on YouTube.

11.03.2026 60

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Can David Ellison Break Hollywood’s Mega-Merger Curse?

Paramount Skydance may soon own one of the deepest libraries in entertainment, but until it decides what kind of studio it wants to be, the merger...

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Netflix Leaves WBD Fight With $2.8B and a New Identity Question

After losing WBD to Paramount Skydance, Netflix walks away with $2.8 billion but faces new questions about its next phase of growth.

05.03.2026 50

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Live Sports Are Fueling Streaming Growth, But Streamers Need an Off-Season Plan

Sports content is up 52 percent across major streamers in the last two years. The real challenge now is keeping NFL and UFC fans engaged after the...

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Dana Walden Faces Disney’s Franchise and Streaming Reckoning

As Bob Iger exits and Josh D’Amaro ascends, Dana Walden becomes the key figure shaping Disney’s stories, franchises and streaming future.

11.02.2026 50

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As Streaming Grows Up, Familiar Shows Dominate Viewing, Data Shows

Nielsen’s yearly rankings reveal how streaming has shifted from breakout culture to dependable, repeat viewing anchored by familiar IP.

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These 5 Directors Remain Hollywood’s Most Bankable, Data Shows

In an IP-dominated industry, a handful of directors remain powerful enough to secure green lights and audiences on reputation alone.

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As ‘Stranger Things’ Ends, Streaming Giants Scramble for Their Next Tentpoles

As Stranger Things exits, a handful of mega-series are left carrying the economics and identity of the streaming business.

31.12.2025 60

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HBO’s Crown Jewel Status Shapes the Battle for Warner Bros. Discovery

HBO’s unmatched brand power makes it the prestige asset every bidder needs in a fragmented streaming market.

14.11.2025 50

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Why No Late-Night Show Host Has Cracked the Streaming Code (Yet)

Late-night hosts once ruled TV. Now, streaming’s algorithms and culture have left the format obsolete and out of sync.

22.10.2025 50

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Disney’s Once-Unshakable Animation Empire Is Wobbling

Box office slumps, audience apathy and internal rewiring reveal how deeply Disney is rethinking animation.

15.10.2025 70

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Disney’s Once-Unstoppable Franchises Are Showing Signs of Fatigue

Disney’s reliance on aging franchises like Star Wars and Marvel shows cracks as audiences demand fresher stories and more urgent big-screen hits.

01.10.2025 50

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How a Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger Could Make or Break Hollywood

With the Ellisons circling, a Warner Bros.-Paramount merger could crown a new franchise king—if debt, egos and regulators don’t block it.

12.09.2025 60

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4 Actors With Real Star Power in Hollywood’s Franchise-Obsessed Era: a Data-Backed Look

Data shows Sandra Bullock, Adam Sandler, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon still command audience attention outside blockbuster franchises.

03.09.2025 50

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How Sony Pictures ‘Won’ the Streaming Wars By Sitting Them Out

While Disney, WBD and other Hollywood giants bled billions on streaming, Sony took a slower, smarter path.

06.08.2025 50

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