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Mickey Mouse Steps into the Public Domain: The Future of Disney’s Iconic Character
As the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2024, an era will end, and a new chapter will begin for one of the most beloved characters in the world of entertainment. Mickey Mouse, the cheerful rodent who has become synonymous with the Disney brand, is set to enter the public domain after 95 years under…
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SAG-AFTRA Approves Historic Deal, Ending Longest Actors Strike in Hollywood
After 118 days of standstill, the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has reached a watershed moment. A unanimous vote from the union’s negotiating committee has ratified a tentative agreement that promises to end the longest actors strike in Hollywood’s history. The contract, set to go before the SAG-AFTRA national board,…
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Hollywood Actors Present Counteroffer as Negotiations with Studios Intensify
In a bold move marked by resilience and solidarity, striking Hollywood actors represented by SAG-AFTRA have escalated their bid for fairer terms by submitting a comprehensive counteroffer to the major studios. The announcement via a social media post has set the stage for another round of crucial talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and…
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Netflix’s Stock Soars as Ad-Driven Subscriber Growth Proves Successful
Netflix’s stock surged by an impressive 16% following a promising quarterly earnings report that exceeded expectations. The streaming giant reported a significant 70% jump in its new ad-supported subscription tier, which was crucial to the company’s success. Netflix added 8.76 million subscribers in the third quarter, surpassing Wall Street’s estimated 5.49 million. This is the…