First Take 10/23/25

First Take 10/23/25

Plus: 'Monster: Ed Gein' may fade faster than 'Menendez,' Paramount's three rejected bids by WBD and more

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1. VideoShops Has Raised $42 Million in its Bid to Make Niche Creators Rich

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2. Inside the Ratings: ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Leaps to a Bigger Start Than ‘Menendez,’ but It May Fade Out Quicker

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3. Warner Bros. Discovery Rejected 3 Different Paramount Takeover Bids

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4. ‘Stranger Things’ on the Big Screen: Netflix Strikes Deal for Series Finale Theatrical Release

The Pentagon, heaquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, is seen from the air on February 8, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Credit: J. David Ake/Getty Images)

5. Pentagon Welcomes Conservative Outlets and Influencers Into the Press Corps After Media Revolt

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6. Paramount Offered David Zaslav Co-CEO and Co-Chairman Title in Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

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7. Imax’s Record Q3 Box Office Brings $106.7 Million in Revenue, Fueled by 'F1' and 'Demon Slayer'

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