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TechCrunch Apr 27, 2026 at 20:37 Startups Rising Hot

Letterboxd, the social platform for film buffs, reportedly looking for new owner

Potential buyers of Letterboxd include Versant, the parent company of CNBC and MS NOW, and Hollywood media company The Ankler, according to Semafor.

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Apr 27, 2026 at 20:37 TechCrunch

Letterboxd, the social platform for film buffs, reportedly looking for new owner

Potential buyers of Letterboxd include Versant, the parent company of CNBC and MS NOW, and Hollywood media company The Ankler, according ...

Apr 22, 2026 at 13:00 TechCrunch

AI is spitting out more potential drugs than ever. This startup wants to figure out which ones matter.

10x Science has raised a $4.8 million seed round to help pharmaceutical researchers understand complex molecules.

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Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster

Runway’s CEO says AI could help studios make dozens of films for the cost of one, betting volume will boost hit-making odds.

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Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster

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TechCrunch Apr 27, 2026 at 19:09 Startups
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Hacker who allegedly carried out cyberattacks for China is extradited to US

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