TEST First Take 7/1/26

TEST First Take 7/1/26

Plus: Inside creators' Hollywood takeover, "Artificial" finds a new home and more

"The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," "Obsession" and more are setting the box office ablaze. (Christopher Smith for TheWrap)

1. What Movie Theaters Get From This Box Office Boom

2. Creators Reveal What Their Hollywood Takeover Actually Looks Like

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3. Neon Rescues Luca Guadagnino’s Sam Altman Movie ‘Artificial,' Plots Awards Push

4. NPR Reporter Explains How False Samuel Alito Retirement Story Was Published

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5. Getty Images Pulls Plug on $3.7 Billion Shutterstock Merger

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6. Not Fired! Tom Hardy to Return to ‘MobLand’ as Paramount+ Eyes Season 3 Renewal

Louis C.K. returns to Netflix for his "Ridiculous" comedy special. (Netflix)

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