Lucas Shaw

managing editor of media and entertainment at Bloomberg

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Netflix shows lucrative earnings and serious growth in Q3. Now, with relatively new head of film Dan Lin at the helm, the company plans to “make better movies.”

Amidst Q3 growth, Netflix fine tunes its film strategy

Netflix shows lucrative earnings and serious growth in Q3. Now, with relatively new head of film Dan Lin at the helm, the company plans to “make better movies.”

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Skydance Media CEO David Ellison moves ahead with his deal to acquire Paramount Global. Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw tell us what to expect.

The Skydance x Paramount deal marches on: here’s what you need to know

Skydance Media CEO David Ellison moves ahead with his deal to acquire Paramount Global. Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw tell us what to expect.

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Apple TV+ built their reputation on extravagant TV and film projects, but after years of slow audience growth the streamer is ready to slow down on spending.

The end of Apple’s extravagant Hollywood era is near

Apple TV+ built their reputation on extravagant TV and film projects, but after years of slow audience growth the streamer is ready to slow down on spending.

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