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    The Business

    How ‘Survive until 2025’ became Hollywood’s new mantra

    It’s been more than two years since anyone watched the second season finale of HBO’s “Euphoria.” Season three was delayed by the strikes that shut down Hollywood, and a series of dramatic events surrounding the creator Sam Levinson.

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    By Kim Masters • Jul 26, 2024 • 28m Listen

    It’s been more than two years since anyone watched the second season finale of HBO’s “Euphoria.” Season three was delayed by the strikes that shut down Hollywood, and a series of dramatic events surrounding the creator Sam Levinson. The network has confirmed its return, but will the audience stay tuned-in?

    Plus, Comcast and its streaming service Peacock are hoping the Olympic games can reverse a recent subscriber shrinkage. It’s just one example of the television industry’s troubles. Low production, delayed premieres and a sense of uncertainty have plagued T.V. land this year. Kim Masters speaks with the Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg about what the latest Emmy nominations say about the state of the industry. Then NPR’s Eric Deggans breaks down what he learned at this month’s gathering with the Television Critics Association.

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    2 stories
    1. 0:00

      Peacock goes for Olympic gold + HBO’s dramatic return of ‘Euphoria’

      HBO will revive the hit Zendaya drama in 2025, but will the audience also return after such a long hiatus?

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      18 min
    2. 18:28

      Why the TV industry hopes to “Survive until 2025”

      2024 has been full of hardships for Hollywood. Television production is down, many shows have been delayed, and big mergers have created massive uncertainty. Now the industry is hoping to bounce back in 2025.

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      10 min
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      Kim Masters

      partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”

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      Bennett Purser

      Senior Producer, The Sam Sanders Show

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:0018 min

      Peacock goes for Olympic gold + HBO’s dramatic return of ‘Euphoria’

    2. 18:2810 min

      Why the TV industry hopes to “Survive until 2025”

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