TEST First Take 8/5/26

TEST First Take 8/5/26

Plus: Late night legitimizes microseries, Paramount tiptoes around Warner merger lawsuit and more

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1. WaxWord: David Ellison Is Ready to Talk About CNN to Get His Deal Done — but Bari Weiss Muddies the Case

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2. How Late Night Is Legitimizing Microseries With Satire | Analysis

3. Paramount Shows Streaming Progress as it Tiptoes Around Warner Bros. Merger Lawsuit

4. Disney+ Partners With TikTok to Host Fan-Created Content

5. TheGrill Adds AI Creator Day With What's Trending for 2-Day Event

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6. Disney Is Exploring a Free Tier for Disney+

7. Reel to Real: Why ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Shattered Box Office Records

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