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First Thoughts About Emmy Contenders

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☀️ The Box Office Hits Bottom. Again.

SONY revisits 'Starship Troopers' / Reynolds' ad agency sold / SPC picks up Sundance pic

Mar 17 •

Scoops: Streaming Bonuses Revealed; Netflix's OWA News; Emma Chamberlain's VC Pitch Leak

Plus: Richard & Sean tackle the aging IP problem hitting Hollywood franchises

Mar 16 •

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Richard Rushfield, Katey Rich & Emily Yoshida Talk 'Traitors' Season 3

I think it's the most important show on TV, so I convened my fellow fans to break down season 3 and its shockingly satisfying finale

Mar 15 •

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Richard and Sean give their buy, sell, hold. Plus: 5 finds from the IP vault

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