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Jumpstart: Your Week Ahead in Hollywood -Jan 5, 2026

This week, the industry pivots from the holiday box office to the kickoff of awards season, with two major ceremonies set to define the early Oscar contenders. Meanwhile, HBO and other streamers are rolling out their first big plays of the new year.

Bradley Hope
Bradley Hope
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Jumpstart: Your Week Ahead in Hollywood -Jan 5, 2026

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