The Radice Files — Episode 39 “The 2 Z’s”
The Discovery/Warner deal puts control of a leviathan media company in the hands of the old school. The 2 Z’s, Zaslav and Zucker, would be a formidable, highly experienced, management team for such a company. I just hope they don’t push the streaming bundle concept.
David Zaslav Says Name of New Company Coming | Broadcasting+Cable
Jason Kilar’s role unclear, CNN to add direct-to-consumer service
The film industry expressed relief at AT&T’s retreat from WarnerMedia and Hollywood. Incoming boss David Zaslav is seen as talent-friendly.
AT&T-Discovery media merger opens door for Jeff Zucker to stay on as head of CNN
Absent this tectonic media shift, Zucker was gone.
WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar is reportedly negotiating his departure from the company following AT&T’s huge announcement that it would be merging WarnerMedia with Discovery.
How Discovery-WarnerMedia Merger Will Force Hollywood to Get Bigger or Go Home
Is the cable bundle about to morph into the streaming bundle?
Streaming-Focused Studios and Struggling Theaters Make Their Peace | Next TV
The theatrical window lives on, but it’s smaller than ever, and the difference, at least distribution-wise, between blockbuster and ‘straight-to-video’ is super narrow
Apple TV+ today unveiled the official trailer for The Me You Can’t See, from co-creators and executive producers Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex. The documentary series offers a …
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Redbox to Go Public in SPAC Merger at $693 Million Valuation
Redbox, the company best known for its DVD rental stands, said it’s going public in a deal with Seaport Global Acquisition Corp., a SPAC
Fox Is Launching an NFT Company
Because it’s 2021
ViacomCBS Won’t Pay $120 Million To Moonves as Part of Separation | Multichannel News
ViacomCBS said it has settled its dispute with former CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves and will not have to shell out a $120 million severance package that had been placed in a trust after his termination, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday.
Parler Returns to Apple’s App Store Promising More Content Moderation
Parler is returning to the App Store with what one company executive refers calls a “PG” version that’ll censor more content
Bob Baffert, Medina Spirit suspended from Belmont Stakes: ‘In the best interests’ of horse racing
Baffert and his horses are banned from several lucrative NY races, including the third leg of the Triple Crown.
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Mask rules are relaxed again but what about vaccine passports when it comes to public health and disease control? Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) has a ludicrous vendetta against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), but how is it that some Americans insist on confusing her with Magic: The Gathering just because they bear the same initials MTG. My special guest, Frank Radice, explains everything you need to know about Artificial Intelligence, Social Media and Streaming channels.
Amazon in Talks to Buy MGM for as Much as $10 Billion
James Bond and “Lord of the Rings” under one roof?
Paul McCartney and Hulu Team for Music History Docuseries ‘3, 2, 1’
Paul McCartney is teaming with Hulu on a documentary series focused on music history called “McCartney 3, 2, 1” that will air July 16
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