TEST First Take 10/16/26

TEST First Take 10/16/26

Plus: Hollywood’s big swings after De Luca and Abdy’s WB ouster, Jeff Shell's comeback venture and more

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1. Bajaria Out, Rice In: Netflix's Content Chief Change Signals Back-to-Basics Shift for Film and TV | Analysis

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2. With De Luca and Abdy Gone, Where Will Hollywood's Next Big Swings Come From?

Jeff Shell

3. Jeff Shell to Launch Linear TV-Focused Investment Vehicle

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4. Steven Soderbergh to Complete Work on Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman: Part II’

5. Bleecker Street Sells to Outerlight Entertainment

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