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Box Office
Lilo & Stitch Hits $1 Billion, Leading Disney’s 2025 Box Office Streak
Disney’s live action Lilo & Stitch is the first 2025 film to top $1 billion globally, extending the studio’s hot streak after Inside Out 2 and Moana 2.
Movie Theaters
AMC Adds Half-Price Wednesdays to Stubs Perks Amid Box Office Slump
AMC Theatres is expanding its loyalty program with half-price tickets for Stubs members on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, aiming to lift attendance as the industry remains 24% below 2019 levels.
Streaming
Peacock Hikes Prices Again, Adds Cheaper Tier as Growth Continues
NBCUniversal is raising Peacock’s price for the third time in three years—outpacing many rivals—while launching a new low-cost tier and spotlighting its hit shows, live sports, and originals amid rising subscribers and shrinking losses.
Broadway
New York’s $400M Broadway Tax Credit To End Early, Threatening Recovery
The $400 million Broadway tax credit, which covered up to 25% of production costs and fueled post-pandemic recovery, will end early in October 2025 due to depleted funds, raising concerns about future investment incentives.
International
European Commission Proposes Doubling AgoraEU Budget to €8.6 Billion
The European Commission plans to double funding for AgoraEU to €8.6 billion by merging Creative Europe and CERV in 2027. While Fiad supports the increase, it warns the merger could dilute focus on film and audiovisuals, urging a stronger, distinct Media+ strand.
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