TEST First Take 7/2/26

TEST First Take 7/2/26

Plus: Illumination's CEO outlines the animation studio's future, Paramount submits concessions in the U.K. and more

Cannes Lions 2026 takeaways

1. AI Backlash Is Gaining Steam and 6 Other Insights Into the Creator Industry

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Chris Meledandri (R) attends as Illumination and Universal Pictures presents the premiere for "Minions & Monsters" at Dolby Theatre on June 28, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images for Illumination And Universal Pictures)

2. Chris Meledandri on Why 'Minions & Monsters' Represents Illumination's Future

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3. Paramount Submits Concessions to Secure WB Merger Approval in Europe

Teni Melidonian attends the Academy Museum 5th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)

4. The Academy's Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Steps Down

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5. Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis

6. Creatorverse: After Cannes Lions and VidCon, Hollywood Should Be Panicking More About Creators

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7. 'NCIS' Brings Back Michael Weatherly for Season 24

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