TEST First Take 7/9/26

TEST First Take 7/9/26

Plus: The power players at Sun Valley, Casey Bloys on the future of "Last Week Tonight" and more

1. Steve Pond: Scattered Choices, and a Few Academy Faves: Making Sense of the Emmy Noms

2. Sun Valley 2026: Which Hollywood and Tech Moguls Made the Retreat?

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3. Casey Bloys on HBO’s Emmy Noms Domination, 'Euphoria' and the Future of 'Last Week Tonight' and 'The Last of Us'

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4. 11 Biggest Emmy Nomination Snubs and Surprises: From 'Widow's Bay' to 'The Bear'

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5. Disney's Next Box Office Test: How Much 'Moana' Is Too Much?

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6. Apple TV Boss Toasts 'Widow's Bay' Emmys Love, Teases Possible Spinoffs

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7. Amazon MGM Studios Shakeup: Jen Chambers to Exit, Kara Smith Promoted to Lead Drama

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