TEST First Take 7/30/26

TEST First Take 7/30/26

Plus: Meta's AI bet questioned by investors, Netflix and AMC strike a "Walking Dead" megadeal and more

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5. ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Says She Left Movie Set 'Hyperventilating and Sobbing,' Cuts Ties With Paramount Film

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6. Film Financier Jason Cloth Arrested on Wire Fraud Charges

7. AMC Global Media Swings to Loss as Revenue Drops 9% Despite Streaming Growth

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