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As writers fire their agents, can small agencies benefit?

by Justin Ho
Apr 15, 2019
When it comes to pursuing newly unrepresented talent, small agencies don't have much to lose.
WGA West President David Goodman speaks during the 2019 Writers Guild Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 17 in Beverly Hills, California.
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What's behind the low price of Disney's new streaming service?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 12, 2019
The media giant is launching Disney+ at $6.99 per month, nearly half the monthly price of a standard Netflix subscription.
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The final season of "Game of Thrones" is a cash cow for marketers

by Andy Uhler
Apr 12, 2019
Brands of all kinds are rushing to capitalize on the show.
Actress Emilia Clarke in season 8 of Game of Thrones.
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MC Hammer embarks on "nostalgia" tour

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 5, 2019
Guess what time it is?
MC Hammer speaks onstage during a Capitol Music Group event in Los Angeles, California in 2018.
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Disney’s biggest box office flops

by Danielle Chiriguayo
Apr 4, 2019
Not everyone wanted to build a snowman.
Johnny Depp (L) and Armie Hammer (R) in Disney's "The Lone Ranger."
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Holy franchise, Batman! You’re 80!

by Danielle Chiriguayo
Mar 29, 2019
Grab your cowl and utility belt while we take a look at one of the highest-earning superheroes.
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Just what is Apple going to unveil Monday?

by Jed Kim
Mar 22, 2019
And should Netflix and Hulu be worried?
This illustration picture shows the Apple logo displayed on a tablet in Paris on February 18, 2019.
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NBC taps into YouTuber Lilly Singh's audience

by Justin Ho
Mar 15, 2019
The replacement for Carson Daly's time slot brings a woman of color to late-night TV.
Lilly Singh speaks on stage during the 2018 WE Day Toronto Show in September.
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Let's do the numbers on St. Patrick's Day

by Danielle Chiriguayo
Mar 15, 2019
It'll be a shamrockin' good time.
Spectators dressed as leprechauns attend St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin on March 17, 2014.
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A peek behind the curtain at movie ticket prices

by Danielle Chiriguayo
Mar 14, 2019
Why does a night at the movies cost so much? We've got some answers.
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