First Take 4/25/25

First Take 4/25/25

Plus: A letter to Shari Redstone, how the "Star Wars" prequels predicted Trump's tariffs and more

Tourism to California is on the decline (Christopher Smith/TheWrap)

1. LA Tourism Faces a Summer Slump as Trump Policies and Wildfires Leave Travelers Skittish

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2. Brian Lowry: How George Lucas’ ‘Star Wars’ Prequels Unexpectedly Saw the Future

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3. WaxWord: Letter to Shari Redstone – You’re Conflating the Antisemitism Fight With Press Freedom, and You Will Lose Both

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4. 'Sinners' Needs a Long Box Office Run, and It's Going to Get It

Skydance Media CEO David Ellison and National Amusements President Shari Redstone

5. FCC Seeks DEI Concessions From Paramount to Complete Skydance Merger

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6. Alphabet Profit Soars 46% in First Quarter to $34.5 Billion, Helped by AI-Assisted Search, YouTube Ads

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7. Bunim/Murray CEO Says Hollywood's Contraction Changed the Pitch for Reality TV

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IAG Parts With Irish Hip-Hop Trio Kneecap After Anti-Israel Coachella Performance

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