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The entertainment world is buzzing this week with exciting box office records, streaming sensations, and groundbreaking industry updates. At the box office, Universal Pictures’ Wicked soared to the top with a $114M debut, enchanting audiences and critics with its stellar cast and visuals. Paramount Pictures’ Gladiator 2 followed with $56M, while MGM’s Red One rounded out the Top 3 despite a 59% drop. Looking ahead, The Walt Disney Company’s Moana 2 is poised to take the spotlight next week, with Mufasa: The Lion King and Paramount Sonic the Hedgehog 3 building momentum for December. Streaming platforms are delivering hits as Netflix’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson showdown racked up 224M hours watched, while Arcane reclaimed its spot with new episodes. Disney+ kept spirits high with festive favorites like Moana and Deadpool & Wolverine, while Max leaned into iconic IPs like Dune: Prophecy and Wizards of Baking. Paramount+ celebrated success with Taylor Sheridan’s top-rated shows dominating the charts. In entertainment news, Taylor Swift passed her celebrity buzz crown to Mike Tyson this week, while Ariana Grande soared with praise for her Wicked role. Beyoncé is set to headline the National Football League (NFL) Christmas game halftime show, while The Walt Disney Studios Tron: Ares has fans buzzing with Nine Inch Nails crafting a grittier soundtrack. Trending collaborations stole the spotlight, including Wicked x Starbucks for Broadway-inspired drinks, Disney’s Moana 2 x 100 Coconuts beverages, and Team Liquid x Demon Slayer merch. From LeBron James x Monopoly to Gap Inc. x Paddington Bear, these partnerships seamlessly blend fandom and functionality. Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insights and early access: http://eepurl.com/iFqvT2 #media #boxoffice #entertainmentindustry #streaming #collaborations #disney #universalpictures #paramount #warnerbrosdiscovery #NBCUniversal #licensing

Taeko Yamamoto, our Global Chief Marketing Officer, was featured on NBCU Advertising & Partnerships exclusive thought-leadership series, CMO NOW. Watch the full interview here: https://okt.to/Q6o1le #CMONOW #Sustainability #SustainabilityTransformation #DigitalTransformation NBCUniversal

Thank you for the awesome feature, The Wall Street Journal! 🦃 Learn more about the media data that fuels the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and its associated broadcast. Last year, NBCUniversal took in $52 million in advertising for the parade, with the average commercial costing $865,000, according to Guideline, an advertising research and data firm. This year, the average price per spot is almost $900,000. Learn more about how Guideline can forecast forthcoming #AdTrends!

Taeko Yamamoto, our Global Chief Marketing Officer, was featured on NBCU Advertising & Partnerships exclusive thought-leadership series, CMO NOW. Watch the full interview here: https://okt.to/RdZDa9 #CMONOW #Sustainability #SustainabilityTransformation #DigitalTransformation NBCUniversal

Our Global Chief Marketing Officer, Taeko Yamamoto, had the honor of being part of the exclusive thought-leadership series, CMO NOW, presented by NBCU Advertising & Partnerships. You can catch the entire interview here: https://okt.to/fXabiF #CMONOW #Sustainability #SustainabilityTransformation #DigitalTransformation NBCUniversal

Taeko Yamamoto, our Global Chief Marketing Officer, was featured on NBCU Advertising & Partnerships exclusive thought-leadership series, CMO NOW. Watch the full interview here: https://okt.to/C5mi0J #CMONOW #Sustainability #SustainabilityTransformation #DigitalTransformation NBCUniversal

Taeko Yamamoto, our Global Chief Marketing Officer, was featured on NBCU Advertising & Partnerships exclusive thought-leadership series, CMO NOW. Watch the full interview here: https://okt.to/mGDFfL #CMONOW #Sustainability #SustainabilityTransformation #DigitalTransformation NBCUniversal

What's New to TheStreet... 🏀 Big News in the NBA! 🏀 The NBA has inked media-rights deals worth $77 billion with Disney’s ESPN, Amazon.com, and Comcast’s NBCUniversal, turning away a last-minute bid from current rights holder Warner Bros. Discovery. 📺✨ What are your thoughts on these new partnerships? Share your thoughts below!💬👇🏻 👉🏻Follow New To The Street for more! #NBA #media #disney #ESPN #amazon #NBCuniversal #sportsnews #basketball #businessnews #business #news #newtothestreet

Taeko Yamamoto, our Global Chief Marketing Officer, was featured on NBCU Advertising & Partnerships exclusive thought-leadership series, CMO NOW. Watch the full interview here: https://okt.to/Yvj68o #CMONOW #Sustainability #SustainabilityTransformation #DigitalTransformation NBCUniversal

**John Malone Takes Bold Step to Simplify Liberty Media** In a significant development, John Malone, CEO of Liberty Media, plans to step down as the company restructures its assets. Here's what you need to know: - Liberty Media is spinning off its holdings in Live Nation and Quint, aimed at creating streamlined, focused entities. - This move reflects a growing trend among corporations to enhance operational efficiency and strategic focus. - Investors are keen to see how this split will shape the future landscape of the live entertainment and motorsport industries. What are your thoughts on this trend towards simplification in corporate structures? #LibertyMedia #CorporateStrategy #BusinessGrowth