TEST First Take 10/9/26

TEST First Take 10/9/26

Plus: Local TV anchors become their own crew, Michael Douglas talks about his memoir and more

"Charlie Harper," "Dead Man's Wire," "Cliffhanger" and "Poetic License" (Credit: Row K Entertainment)

1. What Happened to Row K? From Splashy Acquisitions to a $110,000 Opening

(Credit: Chris Smith/TheWrap)

2. Local TV Anchors Are Becoming Their Own Production Crews

3. Michael Douglas on His Memoir ‘One Helluva Ride’: Selling Drugs, Avoiding an HIV-Spiked Needle and Emerging From His Father’s Shadow

Streaming-Theatrical- David Zaslav attends HBO's "House Of The Dragon" Season 2 Premiere at Hammerstein Ballroom on June 03, 2024 in New York City.

4. David Zaslav Scores $606 Million Payout From Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

Kevin MacLellan

5. Paramount Global Distribution and International Head Kevin MacLellan to Exit

Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler in "Lanterns" (John Johnson/HBO Max)

6. 'Lanterns' Finale Blasts Off With Record 10.5 Million Viewers Globally

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7. 'Crazy Rich Asians' HBO Series Greenlit With Original Cast Returning

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