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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Broadway Box Office: ‘Mamma Mia!’ Sees Highest Gross Yet by Caitlin Huston

Jean Smart's one-woman show 'Call Me Izzy' ended its run last week.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:34PM
Monday, August 25, 2025

A24 Plans Reopening of Cherry Lane Theater With Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Brandi Carlile and More by Caitlin Huston

The weeklong events will also include a staged reading of 'True West' featuring Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks and Marylouise Burke.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:06AM

Netflix House Opening Dates Revealed for Philadelphia and Dallas Locations by Caitlin Huston

The Netflix House in Philadelphia will open Nov. 12, 2025 at the King of Prussia Mall, and the house in Dallas will open Dec. 11 at Galleria Texas.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Thursday, August 21, 2025

June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon to Star in ‘Marjorie Prime’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Danny Burstein and Christopher Lowell also join the cast of the Jordan Harrison play.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM

John Legend Signs With UTA by Caitlin Huston

The talent agency will also represent Legend's production company, Get Lifted.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM

Brooke Shields, Actors’ Equity Rally in Times Square Ahead of Broadway Contract Negotiations by Caitlin Huston

Actors' Equity is pushing for improved scheduling, better sick coverage and secure healthcare in the new contract.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:26AM

Who Is the Audience For Fox’s New Streamer? They’re Not Exactly Sure Yet by Caitlin Huston

Fox is launching a new streaming service Thursday that it hopes does not cannibalize its cable numbers, but reaches other sports and news fans.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00AM
Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Muppets Are Coming to Broadway With Illusionist Rob Lake by Caitlin Huston

The holiday show 'Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppet' will play the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:27PM

Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle to Make Broadway Debuts in ‘Proof’ by Caitlin Huston

The revival of the play, directed by 'Hamilton's' Thomas Kail, is set to open in April 2026.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:02PM

Darren Criss Reveals Fall Return to ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

While pre-planned, his return follows controversy over the casting of Andrew Barth Feldman as his temporary replacement.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:33PM

Carrie Coon to Star in Tracy Letts’ ‘Bug’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The play begins performances on Dec. 17 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:40AM
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

How ESPN Aims to Prop Up Disney+ by Caitlin Huston

Fueled by its massive array of rights deals, the brand (which launches Aug. 21) is being counted on to boost daily engagement with Disney's flagship streamer, reduce churn and draw sports fa…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:36PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Gypsy’ Climbs to $1.6 Million In Final Week by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway revival, starring Audra McDonald, played its last performance Aug. 17.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:25PM
Thursday, August 14, 2025

Tubi Expands Partnerships With MrBeast, Other Creators by Caitlin Huston

The company has also hired TikTok executive Kudzi Chikumbu to manage partnerships with creators on the platform.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM

Are Top Podcasters Fudging Their Numbers? by Caitlin Huston

Why podcast metrics can’t be trusted: “I can’t believe how many people are dishonest about this stuff.”

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Harvey Weinstein Awaits Possible Retrial on Rape Charge in New York by Caitlin Huston

"He doesn't want the word rape associated with him," Attorney Arthur Aidala said when asked if Weinstein would take a plea deal.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:48PM
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Netflix Consumer Products Chief Leaves for Funko CEO Role by Caitlin Huston

Josh Simon had created products for the streaming giant's biggest titles, including 'Stranger Things,' 'Bridgerton' and 'Squid Game.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:19PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Hamilton’ Celebrates 10 Years, ‘Mamma Mia’ Keeps Climbing by Caitlin Huston

'Hamilton' celebrated 10 years on Broadway last week with a special matinee, invite-only evening show and a block party.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:59PM

Creator Topper Guild Signs With WME (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

The 22-year-old has more than 100 million followers across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:17AM

As Streaming Bills Pile Up, Sling TV Tries New Tactic: a Low-Cost One-Day Pass by Caitlin Huston

The live TV streaming service launched a $4.99 Day Pass, a $9.99 Weekend Pass and $14.99 Week Pass.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:12AM

Roku’s Next Bet: Launching the Cheapest Ad-Free Streaming Service by Caitlin Huston

The service, Howdy, is $2.99 monthly and it’s based on the idea that consumers want a Netflix add-on with no annoying commercials.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:19AM
Monday, August 11, 2025

iHeartMedia Hires Lisa Coffey to Lead Digital Advertising Products by Caitlin Huston

Coffey was previously global chief revenue officer at LoopMe and worked in leadership roles at Amazon.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Friday, August 8, 2025

AMC Networks Hits 10.4M Streaming Subscribers Amid Linear Headwinds by Caitlin Huston

Streaming revenue also increased due to the impact of price increases.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:39AM
Thursday, August 7, 2025

Formula One Group Sees Revenue Boost From Apple’s ‘F1’ Movie by Caitlin Huston

The film has brought in more than $500 million globally after opening in late June.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:35PM

Warner Music Group Swings To Net Loss In Third Quarter by Caitlin Huston

Operating income also decreased to $169 million from $207 million in the year-earlier period.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:25AM
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Disney CEO On More Sequels vs. New IP: “Our Priority Is to Put Out Great Movies” by Caitlin Huston

“We continue to be focused on creating new IP. Obviously, that's of great value to us long term, but we also know that the popularity of our older IP remains significant," Iger said on the…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:47AM
Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Broadway Box Office: Crowds Say “Gimme, Gimme” to First Preview of ‘Mamma Mia’ by Caitlin Huston

A revival of 'Mamma Mia!' returned to Broadway last weekend and played to sold-out crowds.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:44PM

Behind Wondery’s Break Up: Maximizing Podcast Profit Amid YouTube’s Video Dominance by Caitlin Huston

The podcasting company, which saw 110 layoffs, is the latest to pivot as the Google-owned video platform ecosystem pushes longform chats as a watchable format.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:30PM

Linda Yaccarino Finds New CEO Role at Health Company eMed by Caitlin Huston

The post, at the company that focuses on care for GLP-1 users, comes after Yaccarino left Elon Musk's X in July.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:28PM

Roku Launches Howdy, a $2.99 Monthly Streaming Service by Caitlin Huston

“Priced at less than a cup of coffee, Howdy is ad-free and designed to complement, not compete with, premium services,” said Roku founder and CEO Anthony Wood.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:36AM
Monday, August 4, 2025

Amazon Breaks Up Wondery Podcast Studio, CEO Jen Sargent Departs by Caitlin Huston

About 110 staffers were cut as part of the move while the team responsible for Wondery’s shows including 'New Heights,' 'Armchair Expert' will join Amazon’s Talent Services team. 

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:08AM

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