The Radice Files — Episode 112: “Hope for the best, plan for the worst”
Hollywood Productions Halted as Covid-19 Emerges on Sets Again. WFH isn’t going anywhere soon. Mask mandates are starting up once more. Deja Vu all over again.
Hollywood Productions Halted as Covid-19 Emerges on Sets Again — WSJ
The challenges facing Hollywood are echoed throughout corporate America as a surge due in large part to the highly infectious Delta variant and current vaccination rates raise questions about the ideal timetable and practices for returns to workplaces.
It’s not just you, streaming the Olympics is a mess — The Verge
Figuring out how to watch the Olympics this year has been frustrating. NBC seized on the opportunity to boost subscribers to its streaming service, Peacock, by making it “the place to flock for the Games’ top moments.” Streaming the Olympics should’ve been as easy as signing up — except it wasn’t.
Netflix’s ‘Manifest’ ranks №1 for a third straight week
College football move rocks Texas legislature | TheHill
In the midst of heated debates over voting rights, abortion access and critical race theory, a new partisan grenade will hit the Texas state legislature next week as it takes up an issue that at once unites and divides state politics: college foot
WSJ News Exclusive | MyPillow to Pull Ads From Fox News in Disagreement With Network
Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, says Fox News refused to run an ad promoting an event linked to claims of widespread election fraud.
Mike Lindell’s Plot to Destroy America — The Atlantic
In the time I spent with Mike Lindell, I came to learn that he is affable, devout, philanthropic — and a clear threat to the nation.
The world’s largest tech companies are on a historic run of astonishing earnings growth
There is no end in sight for outsized profits and growth at the tech giants.
Scarlett Johansson files suit over Disney+ ‘Black Widow’ release — TechCrunch
With Scarlett Johansson’s time as an Avenger seemingly in the rearview, the “Black Widow” star has filed a breach of contract suit against Marvel-owner Disney. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court this week, alleges that the studio breached its agreement with the star when it released the film on Disney+ alongside its theatrical […]
Why Scarlett Johansson Might Have a Case Against Disney in ‘Black Widow’ Pay Suit | Analysis
Scarlett Johansson changed the game when she decided to sue Disney for their decision to release “Black Widow” on Disney+ and in theaters.
Whittaker, Chibnall to leave Doctor Who |
Having been in charge of the TARDIS since filming for the Thirteenth Doctor began in 2017, Showrunner Chris Chibnall and the Thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker,
Exclusive: Substack continues its acquisition streak with public correspondence startup Letter
Substack has acquired Letter, a kind of public correspondence startup founded by Dayne and Clyde Rathbone.
TikTok remakes famous Skittles, Snickers, Old Spice ads | Ad Age
On the heels of TikTok for Business’ one-year anniversary, ‘Re:Make’ campaign schools industry on how to create for the platform.
Amazon’s Fire TV Cube now supports Zoom calls on your TV — TechCrunch
Late last year, Amazon launched support for two-way calling that worked with its Fire TV Cube devices. The feature allowed consumers to make and receive calls from their connected TV to any other Alexa device with a screen. Today, the company is expanding this system to enable support for two-way calling with Zoom. Starting today, […]
Comcast Beats Wall Street’s Q2 Estimates as Theme Parks See First Profit Since Early 2020
NBCUniversal takes $363 million loss related to Peacock
Comcast’s Roberts Tells Investors, ‘We Don’t Need M&A’ | Next TV
Amid rumors that his cable conglomerate might merge with ViacomCBS, CEO says he might consider ‘partnership’
These Major Producers Are Changing the Future For Women In the Studio
Alex Kline, Wondagurl, Emily Lazar and more are raking in a series of firsts for females — and while tackling inequality in the field.
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Ron Popeil, inventor and king of TV pitchmen, dies at 86
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ron Popeil, the quintessential TV pitchman and inventor known to generations of viewers for hawking products including the Veg-O-Matic, the Pocket Fisherman, Mr. Microphone and the Showtime Rotisserie and BBQ, has died, his family said.
And finally…Gucci baby
HOUSE OF GUCCI | Official Trailer | MGM Studios
