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The Ups and Downs of a TV Anchor's Career

November 26, 2024

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a big news network? Former ABC News anchor Kendis Gibson has some stories to tell. His new book lifts the lid on his experiences at ABC. He says he faced a really rough time at work, with bosses dismissing his ideas and even making racist remarks. One

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Reliance and Disney Merge to Create India's Biggest Entertainment Group

November 16, 2024

India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has just made his mark on the entertainment industry. His company, Reliance Industries, has officially joined forces with Walt Disney to form a new powerhouse called JioStar. This massive $8. 5 billion deal brings together the best of both worlds: Viacom18's media

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Streaming Battle: Fubo Claims Sports Venture Gives Giants an Unfair Edge

November 6, 2024

Are some big companies in the streaming world playing fair? That's the question at the heart of a legal battle between Fubo, a smaller streaming service, and media giants Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery. At the center of the debate is Venu Sports, a new streaming service backed by these gian

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Hollywood's CEO Shakeups: A Real-Life Drama

October 14, 2024

Hollywood is in the midst of a real-life power struggle. The entertainment industry is facing major CEO changes, and it's not always going smoothly. Take Sony, for example. The transition from Tony Vinciquerra to Ravi Ahuja seems to be a rare success story. But this isn't always the case. Just look

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Ian Stratford Takes the Reins as First Look Media's New COO

October 12, 2024

First Look Media, the parent company of the well-known Topic Studios, has a new chief operating officer (COO). Ian Stratford has been promoted to this role. His job will be to oversee operations, corporate development, finance, and legal matters for all of First Look Media's projects in the entertai

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MIP London: Can This New Market Really Shake Up the Content Scene?

September 6, 2024

A new player is entering the crowded field of TV content markets: MIP London. Scheduled for February 2024, this event aims to attract major players like Netflix, Disney, and Fox, promising a week of networking, screenings, and genre-specific summits. But with established players like the London TV S

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The End of an Era: WCBS 880 Radio Signs Off After 57 Years

August 28, 2024

After 57 years of delivering breaking news, political updates, and subway delays to New Yorkers, WCBS 880 radio will send its final transmission at midnight on Sunday. The station, which has been a staple of New York's all-news format, will relaunch as WHSQ-AM ESPN New York on Aug. 26, leaving 1010