TEST First Take 8/18/26

TEST First Take 8/18/26

Plus: ABC sues the FCC, how to make an AI movie for free, breaking down the Jason Arday controversy and more

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2. WaxWord: Jason Arday and Media’s Boiling Cauldron of Woke

3. ABC Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against FCC Over 'Retaliatory Campaign'

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4. Paramount Wants State AGs, WGA to Pay $1.88 Billion Bond for Ticking Fees, Other Costs in WB Legal Battle

5. Why Alex Cooper Left UTA for CAA

6. The Company Behind AI Film 'Hell Grind' Wants to Teach You How to Make AI Movies for Free | Exclusive

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7. Hayden Panettiere Deserved Better | Appreciation

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