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Although box offices still rake in millions—thanks in part to a relentless parade of remakes, reboots, and legacy sequels—the broader health of Hollywood is questionable. The scene is rife with problems: declining theatrical productions in Los Angeles, looming threats from artificial intelligence (AI), and the aftermath of recent strikes that have strained the industry’s core. Behind the scenes, however, a far more insidious issue lurks: the dominance and destructive tactics of Big Tech companies.