TEST First Take 8/20/26

TEST First Take 8/20/26

Plus: Inside the Letterboxd crowdfunding campaign, the cost of the Paramount-WB merger and more

1. Cover Story: How ‘Love Story’ Star Sarah Pidgeon Cracked the Code of Carolyn Bessette

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2. Inside the Crowdfunding Campaign to Keep Letterboxd Independent

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3. Paramount-WB Deal Could Cost LA 4,500 Film and TV Jobs and $2.8 Billion, Study Finds | Exclusive

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4. Nielsen Changes How It Captures Co-Viewing and Demographic Details for More Accurate Ratings

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5. 'Heated Rivalry' and 'Widow's Bay' Nab Top Honors at the 2026 TCA Awards

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6. Creatorverse: Breaking Down the Alex Cooper and Unwell Mess

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7. Charter Closes $34.5 Billion Cox Merger

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