Lucas Shaw

managing editor of media and entertainment at Bloomberg

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Hollywood’s messy year: Strikes disrupted show biz, the box office surprised, studios and execs struggled, and streamers started licensing.

A look back at Hollywood’s rollercoaster year

Hollywood’s messy year: Strikes disrupted show biz, the box office surprised, studios and execs struggled, and streamers started licensing.

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Hollywood’s year of WGA and SAG strikes, streaming struggles, and big-budget flops is raising questions about how the industry will adjust.

What’s the year-end bottom line for Hollywood after dual strikes?

Hollywood’s year of WGA and SAG strikes, streaming struggles, and big-budget flops is raising questions about how the industry will adjust.

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Netflix's strategy to end account sharing led to blockbuster subscriber growth. Is this sustainable in the long run for the streaming giant?

Netflix gains nearly 9 million subscribers after password crackdown

Netflix's strategy to end account sharing led to blockbuster subscriber growth. Is this sustainable in the long run for the streaming giant?

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