First Take 8/17/26

First Take 8/17/26

Plus: Hayden Panettiere dies, D23 recap and more Golden Globes drama

Widow's Bay

1. How 'Widow's Bay' Walked a Comedy-Horror Tightrope to Become the Year's Creepy, Kooky Breakout Hit

Josh D'Amaro speaks at D23 2026

2. At Disney's D23, New CEO Josh D'Amaro Makes His Case to the Company's Biggest Fans

Hayden Panettiere attends the world premiere of Paramount's "Scream VI" at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on March 06, 2023 in New York City

3. Hayden Panettiere, ‘Remember the Titans’ and ‘Heroes’ Actress, Dies at 36; Police Find 'No Signs of Foul Play'

4. The Media Front: New York Magazine’s ‘Habibi City’ Problem

5. 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Joins $2 Billion Box Office Club

"Twilight," "John Wick" and "The Hunger Games" (Lionsgate/Christopher Smith for TheWrap)

6. The Ledger: Will Lionsgate Be Sold?

Golden Globes

7. Golden Globes Foundation Fires CEO Gregory Goeckner in Wake of Lawsuit

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