Summary: Movie theater operators from around the world gathered in Las Vegas last week for CinemaCon. Though the last two pandemic suppressed editions of the conference were filled with artificial optimism about the business, this year’s event showcased an industry that had survived and is indeed thriving thanks to a robust release schedule with plenty of new films to show.<br> Meanwhile, the cable news landscape was shaken up last week when Fox News fired its highest rated personality Tucker Carlson and CNN parted ways with longtime host Don Lemon. This came only one week after Fox News paid out $787 million to settle a defamation lawsuit.<br> Of course we also cover the week’s top entertainment headlines including why Disney is suing the state of Florida, what caused the head of the BBC to step down and Netflix announced the end of its original DVD rental business.<br> <br> <br> Peaches & Green: ‘Super Mario Bros Movie’ Tops $1B Worldwide; Smashes Studio Records In Japan<br> <a href="https://deadline.com/2023/04/super-mario-bros-movie-crosses-one-billion-global-box-office-1235341660/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://deadline.com/2023/04/super-mario-bros-movie-crosses-one-billion-global-box-office-1235341660/</a><br> Box Office Milestone: ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Hits $1B Globally<br> <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/super-mario-movie-box-office-crosses-billion-1235475805/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/super-mario-movie-box-office-crosses-billion-1235475805/</a><br> CinemaCon Energizes A Revived and Upbeat Industry<br> <a href="https://celluloidjunkie.com/newsletter/cinemacon-energizes-a-revived-and-upbeat-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://celluloidjunkie.com/newsletter/cinemacon-energizes-a-revived-and-upbeat-industry/</a><br> Disney Sues DeSantis Over Control of Its Florida Resort<br> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/26/business/disney-desantis-board-florida.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/26/business/disney-desantis-board-florida.html</a><br> Bob Hearts Abishola cast Downgraded to Guest Starring Roles<br> <a href="https://deadline.com/2023/04/bob-abishola-reduces-series-regular-recurring-glimpse-future-1235338560/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://deadline.com/2023/04/bob-abishola-reduces-series-regular-recurring-glimpse-future-1235338560/</a><br> Richard Sharp Resigns as BBC Chair After Failing to Declare Link to Boris Johnson Loan<br> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/apr/28/richard-sharp-resigns-as-bbc-chair-after-months-of-mounting-pressure" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/apr/28/richard-sharp-resigns-as-bbc-chair-after-months-of-mounting-pressure</a><br> Netflix to Shutter Legacy DVD-by-Mail Business<br> <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-shutting-down-dvd-business-1235182150/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-shutting-down-dvd-business-1235182150/</a><br> The Phoenix Suns Could Usher In the Future of Regional Sports TV Deals<br> <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/future-rsns-phoenix-suns-new-local-tv-deal-1235404040/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/future-rsns-phoenix-suns-new-local-tv-deal-1235404040/</a><br> Photographer Admits Prize-winning Image Was AI-generated<br> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/apr/17/photographer-admits-prize-winning-image-was-ai-generated" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/apr/17/photographer-admits-prize-winning-image-was-ai-generated</a><br> Fake Drake & The Weeknd Song — Made With AI — Pulled From ...
