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title: This Week's Handful of Must-See Headlines
description: "So much news, so little time. Take five with our #FridayFive. Don't miss the top headlines from March 3-7."
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# [This Week's Handful of Must-See Headlines](https://blog.castandcrew.com/fridayfive_march3)

 Written by [Cast&Crew](https://blog.castandcrew.com/author/castcrew) | 03/07/2025

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**Cast & Crew**

**Jen Hollingsworth Named New CEO**   
Jen Hollingsworth has been named CEO of Cast & Crew, bringing 20 years of industry leadership, including roles at Flawless AI and Lionsgate. Succeeding Eric Belcher, now vice chair, she aims to drive innovation, growth, and a culture of inclusion. 

 

**Awards**

**77th Emmy Awards To Air Live September 14 on CBS and Paramount+**   
The 77th Emmy Awards air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on September 14, 2025, from LA's Peacock Theater. Creative Arts Emmys take place September 6-7, with nominations announced July 15. 

 

Movie Theaters

**Cinemark CEO Sees Growing Momentum in Theatrical Recovery**   
Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble remains optimistic about the industry's rebound, citing increased theatrical releases from Amazon MGM and indie studios. He expects strong demand for great content and modest ticket price growth in 2025. 

 

**Broadway**

**“Othello” Sets Broadway Box Office Records With $2.6M Debut**   
The Broadway production of *Othello*, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, grossed $2.6 million in its first seven shows, breaking records and topping *Wicked* as the week's highest-grossing production. 

 

**Streaming**

**Hulu Faces Technical Glitches During First Oscars Livestream**   
Hulu’s first-ever Oscars livestream frustrated subscribers with access issues at the start and end of the broadcast. Experts cite authentication errors, highlighting ongoing challenges in live streaming. 

 

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