TEST First Take 8/11/26

TEST First Take 8/11/26

Plus: David Ellison threatens to move Paramount out of California, CA tax credit goes to "Clueless" sequel series and more

Regal Cinemas CEO Eduardo Acuna, Paramount CEO David Ellison and Cinema United Michael O'Leary. (Christopher Smith for TheWrap)

1. An Offer They Can't Refuse: Theater Execs Split on Whether to Join Paramount-Warner's Merger Movement

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2. David Ellison Threatens to Move Paramount Out of California if State AGs Won't Negotiate

3. What Does 'Spider-Man' Success Mean for Superhero Fatigue?

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4. Trump Media Loses $238 Million on Only $1.7 Million in Revenue

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5. A 67% Majority of Creators Earn Less Than $10,000 per Year, Study Finds

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6. 'Clueless' Sequel Series, 'The Rockford Files' Reboot Score California Tax Credits

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