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Georg Szalai
Global Business Editor
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Georg Szalai joined The Hollywood Reporter in 2001 as a business reporter in New York, was named business editor in 2003 and also became New York bureau chief in 2005. He has been based in London since 2012, working with THR's global team as international business editor and, since 2023, as global business editor. Despite being THR’s resident Austrian, he has (as of mid-2023) never met Arnold Schwarzenegger. Georg has covered such major Hollywood deals as Disney's acquisition of large parts of Fox, the merger that created Warner Bros. Discovery, Comcast's takeover of Sky and various music catalog sales. He also enjoys following such entertainment business and finance topics as Netflix and the evolving streaming business, CEO pay, and earnings reports, plus has attended film festivals from Berlin and Cannes to Tokyo.
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Colm Meaney to Get Irish Academy Lifetime Achievement Honor
"I was truly shocked," the 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' actor says about the honor that he will receive in Dublin on Feb. 14.
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L.A. Fires: ‘Hacks’ Star Jean Smart Urges Networks to Forgo Airing Awards Shows, Donate to Victims
The actress made the suggestion for "Hollywood’s season of celebration" on Instagram "with all due respect."
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“Most Horrific Fire Since ’93”: Mark Hamill, Eugene Levy, James Woods and More Flee L.A. Wildfires
The 'Star Wars' star, who shared how he, his wife and dog Trixie escaped Malibu, is among the Hollywood evacuees sharing firsthand accounts as the wildfires rage in L.A. County.
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ATG Enters Madrid, World’s Third-Largest Theater Market, Buying Spanish Producer, Operator SOM
Under the firm that has staged 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' and 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow,' SOM targets "more quality iconic Broadway productions and live entertainment" for Spain.
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Regal Cineworld Names Kelly Dowdy Chief Digital Officer, Adam Snow Strategy Chief
In terms of the consumer experience, Regal is planning to roll out upgrades to its digital channels, including its website and app.
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Disney’s Hulu + Live TV, Fubo Merger Surprised Wall Street and Could Lead to More Deals
The launch of sports streamer Venu, "and potentially new packages from Fubo, appears to be an important strategic lever to cast a wider net and catch all potential subscribers," says one Disney analyst.
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Paramount, Comcast Strike New Multiyear Distribution Deals Covering Networks, Streamers
The deals ensure carriage of Paramount’s networks, including CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network and more.
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U.K. Government to Make Creation of Sexually Explicit Deepfakes a Criminal Offense
Led by Prime Minister and Labour Party boss Keir Starmer, new measures are designed to crack down on "vile online abuse."
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Wall Street’s Hollywood Dealmaking Predictions for 2025 and Beyond
Finance experts outline scenarios for the potential coming M&A merry-go-round.
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‘Missing You,’ ‘Fool Me Once’ Exec Producers on the Tonal “Warmth” in Harlan Coben’s Netflix Series
“And you always know from the start that Harlan has got a brilliant ending,” says Nicola Shindler, while the author promises his show will be “stirring the heart.”
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Yes, the New Harlan Coben Netflix Series ‘Missing You,’ Uses the Title of John Waite’s Hit Song
When the novel came out, the two creators actually "did a couple of events together," the best-seller author shared during an appearance in London ahead of the show's Jan. 1 launch.
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Wall Street’s Hollywood Stock Picks for 2025
Three analysts pick Take-Two Interactive while other experts make the case for Live Nation, Spotify, Netflix, Disney, Charter and more.
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