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Platform Acquisition
A24, Sony, and NYT Enter Bidding War for Letterboxd at $300 Million Valuation
5 sources · 28d ago
Box Office Record
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Passes 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' to Become All-Time Domestic Box Office Champion
6 sources · 35d ago
Festival Circuit
Spanish Drama 'La Bola Negra' Wins TIFF People's Choice Award
7 sources · 31d ago
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