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Film, television, and streaming remain pillars of culture, but their futures hinge on bold leadership and strategic pivots. Dana Nussbaum (Warner Bros. Pictures), Kim Kelleher (AMC Networks), and Lou Borrelli (NCTC) bring distinct vantage points from studio, network, and distribution to examine market dynamics, evolving revenue and distribution models, and the choices that will define the next chapter of media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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