The Radice Files — Issue #119 “What’s a hit?”
We don’t really know the analytics of content in the stream, but the studios do. That kind of secrecy is starting to come back to haunt them. You can bet Scar-Jo won’t be the last talent retaliation.
Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow lawsuit has unearthed a huge problem with streaming — The Verge
Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney, but one specific lawsuit’s resolution is less important than this: Streaming services are being intentionally obtuse about how owning every single element of production, including releases, and an insatiable appetite for streaming influence is impacting the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles Film Shoots Rebound to Pre-Pandemic Levels, FilmLA Reports
Film and TV shoot days are the highest seen since the end of 2019
Los Angeles Film Shoots Rebound to Pre-Pandemic Levels, FilmLA Reports
Film and TV shoot days are the highest seen since the end of 2019
Facebook Settings Redesign Removes the Privacy Category
Facebook now has 6 different categories of settings with privacy options scattered throughout them.
Taco Bell picks Cashmere as first-ever ‘culture agency of record’ | Ad Age
The Mexican-inspired fast-food chain expands its agency roster.
Roku on Its Google Standoff: ‘We’re not Seeking More Money’ | Next TV
Roku reports no new negotiating progress over the blacked out YouTube TV app, as an all-out tech war with Google to start 2022 awaits
Former Condé Nast Editor Plans a Vanity Fair for the Substack Era — The New York Times
A new publication from a Vanity Fair veteran aims to attract writers with a revenue-sharing plan. The project has private equity backing.
Apple confirms it will begin scanning iCloud Photos for child abuse images — TechCrunch
The feature lands later this year, but already faces resistance from security and privacy experts.
Nielsen Plans To Roll Out 3,000 Wearable Portable People Meters | Broadcasting+Cable
Nielsen said about 3,000 of its nearly 60,000 portable people meter panelists will be getting new Portable People Meter wearables, starting in September.
14 ‘South Park’ Movies Ordered at Paramount+, Comedy Central Renews Show Through Season 30
Co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have signed a new $900 million deal with ViacomCBS’ MTV Entertainment Studios
UK universities’ 6G research hub |
What its originators describe as a “pioneering” centre is being launched to take mobile technology to the next level and put the UK at the global forefront
Ken Burns Responds to Criticism Around Diversity in Documentary and PBS’ Reliance on the Director
Ken Burns responded to a letter sent to PBS in March criticizing his relationship with the public broadcaster and its hiring diversity.
‘Jeopardy!’: Permanent Host Revealed Nearly 9 Months After Alex Trebek’s Death
After months of having guests host Jeopardy, the production is nearing a deal to name Alex Trebek’s permanent replacement. According to Variety, Mike Richards is in advanced negotiations to host Jeopardy permanently. Richards was one of the guest hosts of the program earlier this year and earned […]
HBO Max’s Biggest Signup Driver Yet? ‘Sopranos’ Movie Prequel Taxies for Oct. 1 Premiere | Next TV
Trailer and first review emerge for David Chase’s highly anticipated ‘The Many Saints of Newark’
And finally…
This mom had been grounding her kids for months for leaving the front door open — only to later discover the true culprit…
