First Take 7/13/26

First Take 7/13/26

Plus: Secrets of Sun Valley, why "Moana" floundered at the box office, The Media Front returns and more

1. Why Letterboxd Is a Hot Takeover Target | Analysis

2. WaxWord: Secrets of Sun Valley – FOMO Drives Media CEOs at Height of Dealmaking Fever

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3. Why Disney's 'Moana' Remake Floundered at the Box Office

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4. Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' Star, Dies at 78

Mehdi Taremi #9 of IR Iran celebrates scoring a goal before disallowed due to offside after the VAR review during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Belgium and IR Iran at Los Angeles Stadium on June 21, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Credit: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

5. The Media Front Returns With Telemundo's World Cup Moment

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6. Meta Removes Muse AI Instagram Feature After Backlash From Hollywood: ‘Missed the Mark’

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7. The Ledger: Investors Are Tapping World Cup Fever

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