TEST First Take 4/8/26

TEST First Take 4/8/26

Plus: The impact of Trump's Iran ultimatum, Oscars 2027 and 2028 dates and more

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2. Michael Calderone: Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Turns Apocalyptic Threat Into Prime-Time Spectacle | Analysis

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3. Sony Pictures Entertainment to Lay Off Hundreds of Staffers in Massive Restructure of Film, TV and Corporate

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5. The Oscars Will Be Late Again in 2027 and 2028 as Academy Sets Dates

6. Paramount Confirms Middle East Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment to Back Warner Bros. Deal

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7. BAFTAs N-Word Incident Deemed a 'Clear Breach' of BBC Editorial Standards, but 'A Genuine Mistake'

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