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First woman to head 96-year-old studio after previous incumbent ousted
Outside law firm hired to investigate abuse of power and affair claims
Boss of creative behemoth is stepping down after changes by its new owner
Companies’ promises lift territorial restrictions on selling services within the EU
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AT&T’s plans for WarnerMedia drive out an influential Hollywood executive
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