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Chinese box office loses king‑maker status as Hollywood faces tighter limits
The Chinese box office has slipped from its former role as a Hollywood gateway after the 2012 U.S.–China film agreement expired in 2017 and censorship tightened. Beijing now prioritises domestic productions, and in the past five years only ten U.S. movies have earned over $100 million in China.
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By the numbers: K-Love seeks FCC approval for acquisition of WFCC
Sarah Kustok faced a sudden broadcast reshuffle during the NCAA Tournament first round when Brian Anderson was rested and Jason Benetti moved to television duties. The change left Kustok paired with Pat McCarthy for the afternoon and Sam Neidermann for the night, covering four games in a single day. She praised both partners’ professionalism and highlighted the tight-knit nature of the sports‑media community. The episode underscores the need for rapid adaptability in live sports coverage.
Using AI to build playlists is changing how people discover music. What used to be a personal process of searching, curating and refining is becoming faster and more effortless. The results can be good, but the experience feels different. Something subtle is...
OpenAI has hired Dave Dugan, a former Meta executive who oversaw the company’s largest client and agency relationships, to lead its global ad solutions. Dugan’s mandate is to evolve ChatGPT’s experimental ad feature into a fully commercialized, revenue‑generating channel. The...
Apple is reportedly preparing to embed paid search ads within its Maps application, with a public announcement expected as early as this month and rollout on iPhones slated for the summer. The ad model would function similarly to existing placements...
Thursday’s TV ratings, released by Fast Affiliate Numbers, show mixed performance across FOX’s lineup. While long‑running dramas like "9‑1‑1" and "Law & Order: SVU" held steady, culinary competition "Next Level Chef" posted a noticeable decline, sparking speculation about its renewal...
The FCC is considering repurposing the upper C‑band, currently used for broadcast distribution, in a move similar to the 2020 lower‑C‑band auction that generated roughly $81 billion. If reallocated, the agency could provide government funding to help broadcasters replace aging satellite...
Vertical Entertainment’s fantasy‑horror romance *Dracula* retained the #1 spot on Fandango at Home’s weekly revenue chart for the week ending March 22, after its premium digital launch on March 10. Lionsgate’s thriller *The Housemaid* vaulted to #2, while Universal’s sci‑fi comedy *Good...
Rene Ritchie of iMore highlighted the inability to pre‑screen ads from black‑box exchanges, noting that prohibited autoplay video and audio ads still slip through, even from Google. The company’s tech team is prototyping a "bad ads" extension to detect resource‑heavy...
Alex McKeen, senior manager of strategic production planning at TNT Sports, orchestrates the technical frameworks that power Bleacher Report and House of Highlights live streams and large‑scale activations. He has championed remote‑production (REMI) workflows, enabling leaner onsite footprints and scalable...
Backyard Ventures announced a partnership with The Jeff Ward Show, adding Austin radio legend Jeff Ward’s daily talk program to its creator roster. The collaboration will manage exclusive brand opportunities across the show’s audio and digital platforms, targeting the highly...
Paramount+ announced that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will conclude with its already‑filmed second season, ending the post‑Discovery spin‑off. HBO Max confirmed the beloved comedy Hacks is winding down after four seasons, marking the platform’s shift away from legacy scripted series....
Paddy Conroy, a former ABC Director of Television, died at age 84 after a 35‑year career with the public broadcaster. He rose from producing the children’s radio show The Argonauts Club in 1962 to head the ABC’s television division from...
iHeartMedia and TikTok have launched a joint album‑release framework that merges live radio, social media, and fan‑generated content. The pilot, built around Bruno Mars' first solo album in a decade, streamed the nine tracks via iHeartRadio Talkback and TikTok Live before...
A baffling move? Retreating from a competitive advantage (trust, privacy) in pursuit of ad dollars that AI might devour anyway
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO warned that if the Paramount‑Skydance merger fails, the company will retain $7 billion but still grapple with a $33 billion debt load. The deal is designed to combine two massive content libraries with cloud infrastructure to exploit generative‑AI...
LG Ad Solutions and LG Electronics unveiled a suite of new advertising tools at the IAB NewFronts, featuring a seamless home‑screen experience that embeds full‑frame video directly into the TV interface. The company introduced programmatic home‑screen ad formats, live‑tune‑in previews,...
Every day I wake up to alerts for my name that include: - quotes I never said (like the one below) - AI rehashes of my original articles AI slop is out of control https://t.co/92UnlDqbYD
To be clear I’m not doubting that initiatives like a16z’s media arm might end up being highly successful. They have cash (obviously), clout (in certain circles) and they can view media as a loss leader. What I am arguing is...
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed by Helena World Chronicle and Emmerich Newsapers that alleged Google monopolizes the online news market. The court found the publishers’ claim of a 66% market share unreliable, noting the...
Very special guest @kun_officialx performing LIVE on the show tomorrow. Tune in on @AppleMusic radio 9am LT https://t.co/lB7kyWKqZi
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones is urging the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals to lift a district‑court injunction that halted enforcement of a state law requiring social‑media platforms to verify users’ ages and limit minors under 16 to one hour...
Netflix has secured the psychosexual drama series “The Decorator,” beating ten other bidders in a competitive auction. The show, based on Cody Behan’s short story, will be set in the cut‑throat world of luxury interior design in Los Angeles and is entering...
Sharon Horgan’s new HBO comedy series Youth has added three seasoned British actors—Harriet Walter, Anne Reid and Freddie Fox—in recurring roles. The show follows a 50‑year‑old divorcee navigating sex, love, aging parents and an adult son. Horgan not only stars...
The latest "Talking Feds" episode, titled "Dire Strait," features journalists Natasha Korecki, Ali Vitali and Jacob Weisberg dissecting the ongoing war with Iran and its ripple effects across Washington. Ali Vitali highlights a recent resignation of a Trump‑aligned official, interpreting...
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon, now an independent journalist, used a First Amendment Week appearance at Loyola Marymount University to call for journalists to defend press freedoms after his recent arrest in Minnesota. He was detained while covering an anti‑ICE...
Audacy announced the retirement of David Yadgaroff, its senior vice‑president and market manager for Philadelphia, ending a 36‑year career in radio. Yadgaroff joined the company in 2015 after a long tenure at CBS Radio, where he oversaw KYW‑AM, WYSP‑FM and...
Paramount+ has unveiled the official trailer for *Dutton Ranch*, the long‑awaited Yellowstone spin‑off starring Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly as Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton. The nine‑episode series follows the couple as they relocate to Texas after selling the family...
NBC Sports unveiled its MLB Opening Day doubleheader analyst lineup for March 26, pairing former players Al Leiter, Neil Walker, Orel Hershiser and Luis Gonzalez with play‑by‑play veterans Matt Vasgersian and Jason Benetti. The games will air on NBC and the streaming service Peacock, with...
MeidasTouch Network announced award‑winning journalist Scott MacFarlane as its Chief Washington, D.C. Correspondent, launching his independent platform “Scott MacFarlane Reports” with a dedicated YouTube channel and Substack newsletter. The network, now boasting over 9 billion YouTube views and 6.1 million subscribers, recently...
#WhosNext? Media Journalists? Meet AdVon, the #AI-Powered Content Monster Infecting the Media Industry. (Futurism) https://t.co/HywUCAzpX1 https://t.co/TgXXsQtQrF
New set videos released by HBO showcase a meticulously rebuilt Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross and the iconic Leaky Cauldron pub for its upcoming Harry Potter series. The footage, shared on X, highlights practical set work that aims to match the...
On March 23, 1967, ABC aired the 100th episode of the sitcom *Bewitched*, titled “Charlie Harper, Winner.” The episode marked a peak in the series’ popularity, pulling 32.1 million viewers—a figure that dwarfs modern network averages. Over its eight‑season run, *Bewitched*...
Quebecor Content announced that its original crime drama *Detective Surprenant: Murder on the Island* has been licensed to CANAL+ Poland. The six‑episode series will debut in spring 2026 on the Ale kino+ channel in its original French with Polish audio...
CBS Studios and Paramount+ announced that *Star Trek: Starfleet Academy* will end after its second season, which has already been filmed and is in post‑production. The series, set in the 32nd‑century timeline of *Star Trek: Discovery*, mixed teen‑drama storytelling with...
A Substack post titled “It’s the ‘Worsties’ – listing the 25 worst people in news media” enumerates 25 media personalities accused of spreading misinformation, hate speech, or leveraging sensationalism for profit. The author cites examples ranging from Candace Owens’ unfounded...
What's in the 'Entertainment Tonight' vault? William Shatner on a whale and Taylor Swift's red carpet walks https://t.co/6e8Mn9C2H3 @latimes
Producers of Netflix's live‑action *One Piece* once said they "hope" for up to 12 seasons, a comment that sparked viral rumors of a 12‑season commitment. Netflix has not officially green‑lit such a long run; instead, the series is being renewed...
OpenAI has hired David Dugan, former Meta ads lead, as vice president and head of global ad solutions. The appointment underscores OpenAI’s ambition to monetize its large language models by expanding advertising within ChatGPT’s free and subscription tiers. Dugan’s move...
Roku announced it will serve as the launch partner for Google’s new Confidential Publisher Match solution, extending identity and measurement capabilities for advertisers on its platform. The integration allows advertisers using Google’s Display & Video 360 to securely match first‑party...
The New York Times has emerged as one of the few major newsrooms still openly challenging President Trump’s administration, delivering relentless investigative reporting on everything from foreign bombings to domestic scandals. Its paid circulation now approaches 13 million subscribers, almost entirely digital, and...
Christopher Martinez has been promoted to the newly created Vice President of Advanced Advertising at Hearst Television. In his expanded role, he will oversee digital ad‑product development, platform integration, and the company’s ad‑tech stack while maintaining client relationships. Since joining...
Prairie Winds Broadcasting, a regional group serving the Dakotas and western Minnesota, has upgraded its portfolio to 16 Nautel transmitters, spanning FM NVLT, VX, VS, GV and AM NX, J1000 models, with two additional NVLT‑20 units on order. The migration...
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ABC’s long‑running procedural *The Rookie* aired a sneak‑peek of Season 8, Episode 12 tonight, featuring John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) navigating a joint FBI‑LAPD sting and personal drama. The episode, titled “Aftermath,” sees Lucy returning after an attack while a familiar face complicates the...
The Emmy‑winning comedy "Hacks" returns for its fifth and final season on HBO Max, debuting April 9 with weekly Thursday releases and a series‑ending episode on May 28. The trailer confirms Deborah Vance is alive after false death reports and shows her...
HBO Max released the trailer for the fifth and final season of "Hacks," confirming a return to Las Vegas for veteran comic Deborah Vance and her protégé Ava. The ten‑episode arc picks up after a season‑ending fake death report, promising a...
Former CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has departed the network after five years and immediately joined progressive outlet MeidasTouch as its chief Washington correspondent and anchor. He announced he will launch a new program, “Scott MacFarlane Reports,” which will air across...
We are moving into a world where people make videos by using code instead of just editing them, and Renoise is leading the way. This new tool helps you make lots of high-quality videos more easily and much faster than before.
Alisyn Camerota charts a return to news, but this time, she says, “I’m playing by different rules.” https://t.co/WOFayqnvln via @variety
Netflix confirmed the sequel *Family Pack 2: Renaissance*, moving the werewolf comedy into the French Renaissance of 1515 with an entirely new cast. Production kicks off on April 7 2026, aiming for an early‑2027 release. The original 2024 film amassed 91.5 million viewing hours...
ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network will not eliminate the channel’s own NFL Draft telecast. Instead, Disney plans to run four distinct draft presentations—on ESPN, NFL Network, ABC, and Pat McAfee’s streaming show—through the three‑day event. All on‑air talent will become ESPN/Disney...
