Kim Masters, host of KCRW’s The Business, breaks down Hollywood's top stories.
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Warner Bros. CEO Zaslav cancels release of $90 million film ‘Batgirl’
EntertainmentWarner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav shocks the movie industry once again by shelving the nearly-completed $90-milion film “Batgirl.” What does this mean for the company’s future?
Summer blockbusters are over. Will theaters hit a box-office wall?
EntertainmentMovies came back this summer, providing theater owners some relief.
Netflix loses 1 million subscribers in Q2, below expectations. Has it turned the page?
EntertainmentNetflix lost nearly 1 million subscribers in Q2, below expected projections. But Netflix’s CEO thinks it’s a positive sign. So has the streaming service really turned the page?
Hulu gets 58 Emmy nods, but its future remains uncertain
EntertainmentHulu gets 58 Emmys’ nominations this year, but its future as a streaming platform remains unclear.
The box office roars back: ‘Minions’ opens at $125 million
Entertainment“Minions: The Rise of Gru” had a huge big screen debut after teenage fans pulled off a viral TikTok stunt.
Disney renews Chapek: 'He's under significant scrutiny now.'
EntertainmentCEO Bob Chapek just renewed his contract with Disney. The company’s vote of confidence comes after a turbulent tenure, with some bright spots.
All of the lights and glitter: Will 'Elvis' be a box-office success?
EntertainmentWith Baz Luhrmann and an endorsement from Elvis’ estate, Warner Bros. hopes to cash in with their new feature film “Elvis.”
Will audiences boycott Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ amid same-sex kiss controversy?
EntertainmentFearing a US boycott over a same-sex kiss scene on “Lightyear,” Disney lowballs its opening to cap at $70 million.
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