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BUSINESS INSIDER: Inside Netflix's growing M&A machine, who's leading it, and what insiders think the streamer could buy next THE WRAP: Netflix Eyes Big Studios as It Ramps Up M&A and ‘A New Evolution’ (Report) Netflix could be eyeing a big acquisition like Paramount or another studio thanks in part to the big runup in its stock that could enable a pivot to growth through mergers and acquisitions, according to Business Insider. But now, for the first time since its founding 25 years ago, Netflix is looking for M&A to play a bigger role, the report said. Among the catalysts are the need to find new avenues for boosting subscribers, even as it separately efforts to sign up users who were avoiding payment by sharing passwords to access the streaming giant’s service. The streaming giant said it had more than $6.7 billion in cash at the end of the first quarter. And with shares soaring, Netflix has the powder needed to make some deals. The stock has gained roughly 50% since the start of the year, trading Thursday morning at $422.95, down a fraction in a bumpy market. With the runup, Netflix’s market capitalization is nearly $190 billion. Paramount Global has been seen as an acquisition target since the merger of Viacom and CBS in 2019 thanks to its relatively low market cap — it’s now $10.22 billion, down from $26 billion at the time of the merger — and deep library of content. Netflix reportedly held talks with Paramount Pictures in the past, but was interested only in that library and not the broadcast operation of CBS or its cable networks, which include Comedy Central, Showtime, MTV and VH1. Separately, Deadline reported Tuesday that Warner Bros. Discovery is offering some of its HBO library titles to Netflix. Paramount has been shopping BET Media Group, with high profile names from Sean “Diddy” Combs to Tyler Perry reportedly in the mix for the iconic network. Paramount Global CFO Naveen Chopra told investors earlier this month the company is “very open minded” about potential opportunities. “Whether Paramount is a seller of assets into consolidation or whether we are a consolidator of assets, we’ll have to see.”

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER: Warner Bros. Signs Deal for AI-Driven Film Management System (Exclusive) The movie division has signed a deal with Cinelytic to use the latter’s AI-driven project management system that was launched last year. Under the new deal, Warners will leverage the system’s comprehensive data and predictive analytics to guide decision-making at the greenlight stage. The integrated online platform can assess the value of a star in any territory and how much a film is expected to make in theaters and on other ancillary streams. While the platform won’t necessarily predict what will be the next $1 billion surprise, like Warners’ hit Joker, it will reduce the amount of time executives spend on low-value, repetitive tasks and instead give them better dollar-figure parameters for packaging, marketing and distribution decisions, including release dates. “The system can calculate in seconds what used to take days to assess by a human when it comes to general film package evaluation or a star’s worth,” says Queisser. Adds Tonis Kiis, senior vp distribution: “We make tough decisions every day that affect what — and how — we produce and deliver films to theaters around the world, and the more precise our data is, the better we will be able to engage our audiences.” Still, Hollywood fancies itself as a town that operates on gut instinct rather than algorithms, for better or for worse. And unlike Silicon Valley, the industry has been slow to use AI for more menial tasks like script breakdowns, fearful that it will take away jobs and make humans obsolete. Queisser counters that narrative. “Artificial intelligence sounds scary. But right now, an AI cannot make any creative decisions,” says Queisser. “What it is good at is crunching numbers and breaking down huge data sets and showing patterns that would not be visible to humans. But for creative decision-making, you still need experience and gut instinct.”

So after work i use to go to "Columbus" a french restaurant where the food is really good. And theres this beautiful guy who work there and who always ask me what do i want (he prepares the order) and each time i say "thank you" and leave to eat my sandwich in peace i'm frustrated because i want to tell him "hey you're very attractive, could i get your number ?" But i'm too shy for that and i'm scared he thinks i'm a predator/a weirdo. And theres like 3 other worker around him, he's not alone and i dont want to do it in front of them. He is sooo cute... What should i do to get his number ? Oh and by the way, sometimes he look at me with a smirky smile. (Or maybe it's just in my head). UPDATE : My bestfriend gave him the note with my number in it... I hope i will not be rejected. UPDATE : So... it's been 4 days and he didnt texted me... Not even a simple "i'm not interested"... i'm really sad about it... I'm like "maybe he just lost the note" which is possible because it's a very little piece of paper... but maybe not... The hardest will be to go to this restaurant again and see him.... it will be so awkward after that. Update : My bestfriend asked him at the restaurant to make sure he didn't just lose the note and he said to her that "i was cute but he has a girlfriend" and that "i was more than welcome to come back at the restaurant" So now i know why.

https://twitter.com/PopBase/status/1668495745790648320 Netflix you will be dealt with WTF

In recent years both Lana Del Rey and Sam Smith have faced backlash for scheduling performances in Israel and subsequently pulled out. Christina Aguilera has now also announced she'll be performing there. Before I say anything I want to clarify that I do not support the actions of the Israeli government towards Palestinians. With that said, is a singer performing in a country the equivalent of them supporting said regime and the actions of that country's government? If so then why do singers not face backlash for performing in the US, a country which funds the Israeli regime and has committed atrocities all over the world, especially in the Middle East? The UK wants to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, Australia keeps illegal migrants in concentration camp style detention centres, Denmark sent all Syrian refugees back into a war zone, the list goes on. Yet no one bats an eye at an artist announcing to perform in any of these countries. Is this outrage selective?

https://forums.boxofficetheory.com/topic/31075-the-flash/page/2/#comments Charlie Jatinder is one of the most known box office analysts in the space and usually one of the first to get the numbers in. Pre-sales arent doing well either

Like? I never met a annoying Libra or a bad one. They're so sweet and have a good balance knowing how to serve you whilst also keeping it real and wanting the best for you Ever had a bad experience with a Libra and do you agrih?

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER: ‘Avatar 3’ Pushed a Year to 2025, Two ‘Star Wars’ Movies Head for 2026 and ‘Avengers’ Films Delayed Disney film empire has reimagined its theatrical release calendar in a major way. The studio announced a slew of changes on Tuesday, led by the news that it is setting two Star Wars movies for 2026 and pushing back Avatar 3 by a year, from December 2024 to December 2025. Additionally, Avatar 4 will now hit theaters in December 2029, followed by Avatar 5 in December 2031 — meaning each will now open three years later than previously announced. Other highlights: Ryan Reynolds fans will be happy to learn that his untitled Deadpool 3 will now open in theaters on May 3, 2024 instead of Nov. 8, 2024. Also on the Marvel Studios front, Avengers: Kang Dynasty has been pushed a year to May 1, 2026. The feature has embattled Jonathan Majors attached in the lead role. The actor is facing assault charges in New York court. The followup, Avengers: Secret Wars has also been pushed a year, to May 7, 2027. 20th Century has added another installment in the Alien franchise, dated for Aug. 16, 2024. Filmmaker Fede Alvarez is behind the feature, which stars Cailee Spaeny. The studio has also added the Rami Malek thriller The Amateur to Nov. 8, 2024. VARIETY: Disney Dates New ‘Star Wars’ Movie, Shifts ‘Deadpool 3’ and Entire Marvel Slate, Delays ‘Avatar’ Sequels Through 2031 Production delays are part of the reason behind the total overhaul of the release plan. Disney recently paused filming on “Blade” and “Thunderbolts,” which led to a ripple effect on the rest of the interconnected Marvel Cinematic Universe. In regards to “Avatar,” the space between the sequels will allow the post-production and visual effects department to continue expanding, developing and refining the different ecosystems across the vast world of Pandora. “Each ‘Avatar’ film is an exciting but epic undertaking that takes time to bring to the quality level we as filmmakers strive for and audiences have come to expect,” producer Jon Landau wrote on Twitter. “The team is hard at work and can’t wait to bring audiences back to Pandora in December 2025.” MARVEL: DEADPOOL 3 - May 3, 2024 - pushed forward six months CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD - July 26, 2024 - three month delay THUNDERBOLTS - December 20, 2024 - five month delay BLADE - February 14, 2025 - five month delay FANTASTIC FOUR - May 2, 2025 - three month delay AVENGERS: THE KANG DYNASTY - May 1, 2026 - year delay AVENGERS: SECRET WARS - May 7, 2027 - year delay AVATAR: AVATAR 3 - December 19, 2025 - year delay AVATAR 4 - December 21, 2029 - three year delay AVATAR 5 - December 19, 2031 - three year delay STAR WARS: UNTITLED - May 22, 2026 - fIve month delay UNTITLED - December 20, 2026 - announced UNTITLED - December 17, 2027 - announced ALIEN: UNTITLED - August 16, 2024 - announced ANIMATION: MOANA - June 27, 2025 - announced

Idolizing your favorite actor/singer even when you know for sure they are jerks in real life and its all 'acting'.....

Hi ATRL! This year is going to be my first time attending London Pride I've never went before but I know there will be floats, concerts and a big Oxford Circus LED pride thingy. I was wondering if yall can tell me the do's and don'ts at Pride and anything else to do with Pride

In your own words what makes a man naturally sexy to you? What attracts you? Physically and mentally? Generally speaking a plus: what are some odd things that suddenly got you interested in a guy? That normally you wouldn’t think of being attracted too.

Numerous actors endeavor to impart a sense of elevated artistic value to their productions by suggesting that, were these works to debut in the present, they would face severe scrutiny and criticism within the prevailing hypersensitive cultural milieu. What are some shows where this is actually true? Where, if they were released today, they would not make it past 1 season?

Why is it every body I want plays hard to get? but the guys that I'm not interested in... are the type of guys who chase me?

The Weeknd is said to not be planning a second season of “The Idol” — amid backlash over outrageous sex scenes on the controversial series and the singer’s “egomaniacal” behavior on set. The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, co-created and co-stars in the show, which has been slammed as “comically bad.” Ratings for the second episode fell by 12%, or more than 100,000 viewers, from the June 11 premiere. But a source told Page Six: “This was never meant to be a long-running show, it was always … a limited series.” The source added that HBO was not shocked by reaction to the graphic show, which airs on its Max streaming service https://pagesix.com/2023/06/15/the-idol-wont-return-for-a-second-season-source/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=pagesix&utm_medium=social

56, surpassing Cars 2 as the worst rated Pixar film! https://www.metacritic.com/movie/elemental-2023 https://www.metacritic.com/company/pixar-animation-studios

you just realize you won the lotto 1.234.567$... but you lost the ticket, what would you do? How would you work through that?

sooo a few days ago, I met my sister's boyfriend. They've been dating on and off for a little over a year and they've known each other since high school. They're both in college now and they've been navigating a long-distance relationship. He seems like a very sweet guy, he's extremely kind. He was kind of shy but my sister says that's because he was very nervous to meet me, which is understandable. First of all, I know it's not right to label someone based on a bunch of dated stereotypes BUT as a gay guy myself, I just couldn't help but notice the mannerisms. Secondly, I'm so happy that my sister is in love and is happy but at the same time, I don't want her to get her feelings hurt in the future btw she knows about me and we have a great relationship and I definitely don't wanna ruin that either so I'm really torn. Should I approach her about this or should I keep this thought to myself? I already lowkey hate myself for even thinking something like that after seeing the guy once He kinda reminded me of myself when I was their age and still in the closet tbh

"James Gunn chose Andy Muschietti to direct ‘BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD’ after watching ‘The Flash’." "Andy’s affinity and passion for these characters and this world just resonates through every frame... there was really only one choice." https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1669516505690812417

Which of the main rice girls is your favorite ? Basmati rice: Jasmine rice: Japanese rice:

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Which one is your favorite? For me: Red > Chicken > Fish With yogurt sauce, cooked mushrooms and potatoes. Yum yum.

Note, this is where Hitler lived when he was 5 years old. Would you try to influence the future somehow and save ~50m lives? 2nd Note: The effect of what you do may be so great that you likely won't exist in the future

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Do any of you trim or shave your body hair or do you let it grow out? If so do you only trim certain parts or do you chop everything from the neck down?