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The End of the “Disney Streak”: How China’s Ne Zha 2 Became the World’s First $2 Billion Animated Powerhouse

For fourteen years, Disney reigned supreme over the animated box office. From Frozen to Zootopia, the studio’s streak seemed unbreakable. But in 2025, the Chinese animated sequel Ne Zha 2 rewrote the rules. Grossing $2.2 billion worldwide, it became the first animated film in history to cross the $2 billion mark and the first non-Hollywood production to do so. This wasn’t just a box office triumph. It was a cultural turning point, signaling that the “center” of global...

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The $100 Billion Refusal: Why Warner Bros. Snubbing Paramount-Skydance is the Industry’s Most Audacious Bet

In December 2025, Hollywood was rocked by a decision that seemed almost unthinkable. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), one of the industry’s most storied studios, rejected a $108 billion takeover bid from Paramount and Skydance. In an era where consolidation has become the default survival strategy, WBD’s refusal was more than a financial move — it was a cultural statement. The rejection immediately sparked debate: was this a visionary act of independence, or a reckless gamble...

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