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Oscar Nominations Are Postponed Because of Wildfires
To give affected members more time, the academy extended the voting through Friday and will unveil the results Jan. 23. The nominees luncheon was canceled.

Disney Pulls Transgender Story Line From Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Series
The animated “Win or Lose” follows a middle school softball team, and each episode is told from the perspective of a different character.

Here’s a Hollywood Twist: Streaming Success Runs Through Theaters
Just a few years ago, media executives thought theatrical releases didn’t benefit their streaming services. Now, many of them think the opposite.

Sundance Film Festival Unveils a Lineup Heavy on Politics
The annual event also makes room for a remake of the musical “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and the return of Justin Lin.

Amy Adams, Marielle Heller and How ‘Nightbitch’ Speaks to Women
They set out to subvert expectations for depictions of motherhood. “There’s conscientious discomfort,” Heller says. Reactions have been polarized.

A Whisperer to the Stars on the Middle East Conflict
Many in Hollywood have struggled to navigate how to talk about their support for Israel on social media. Some of them have turned to Hen...

Netflix Wanted ‘Wuthering Heights.’ Margot Robbie Wanted a Theatrical Release.
In the end, Ms. Robbie got what she wanted, signing a deal with Warner Bros.

Netflix Adds 5 Million Subscriptions in Quarter
The additions helped lift revenue to $9.8 billion during the period, a 15 percent increase from the same period last year.

Amazon Enters News With Live Election Coverage From Brian Williams
The tech giant has been increasing live programming on its streaming service, but this will be its first test with news.

Lego’s First Documentary, ‘Piece by Piece,’ Tells Pharrell Williams’ Story
The toymaker has found success in fictional films. But with “Piece by Piece,” about the life of Mr. Williams, it has gotten into a new...