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This newsletter offers insights on the top stories and trends changing Hollywood and show business. We’ll take you through the nuts and bolts of the biggest stories from our Hollywood Inc. team, including our investigations, scoops, profiles and analyses.
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It’s been a big summer for moviegoing with hits like “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Enhanced formats like Imax have been a major part of the success.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” just set a record for a domestic box office debut. While that’s bolstering hopes, it’s also raising fears for the future.
Sony Pictures’ reopening of the Cinerama Dome shows that the studio -- like many -- see an opportunity with in-person experiences.
The massive opening for ‘The Odyssey’ provided a big boost to the summer box office at a time when the last few weeks have been uneven.
What Disneyland Resort’s new ticket offers mean — and don’t mean — for the company. Also, state attorneys general have sued to block the Paramount-Warner deal.
The Wide Shot Team
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Samantha Masunaga is a business reporter for the Los Angeles Times, with a focus on Hollywood studios.