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fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape

Concerns arise over media consolidation and partisan shifts with the Warner Bros-Paramount merger, facing regulatory scrutiny and potential political influence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
53 minutes ago

Sex, drugs and going Maga: what does Netflix's Hulk Hogan series tell us?

Hogan was the WWE; a bundle of imminently marketable tricks and quirks that gave him the nod over all the other grunting men in pants who made up the sport.
Television
Los Angeles
fromThe Independent
18 hours ago

Hollywood receives some relief from LA Mayor Karen Bass as city's election nears

Karen Bass proposes temporary film production fee reductions to secure re-election amid competition.
#ai
Music production
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Music production
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Independent films
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

Everyone says this movie is terrible and it's still about to make $70 million

Michael biopic faces criticism for ignoring Jackson's controversies despite strong box office performance.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

FCC wants to "gender police" kids' TV shows by adding warnings about trans characters - LGBTQ Nation

FCC is seeking to revise TV ratings to address concerns about gender identity themes in children's programming.
#netflix
from24/7 Wall St.
19 hours ago
Business

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

fromFast Company
5 days ago
Business

Netflix stock faces a punishing day as Reed Hastings departs. Don't blame his exit on WBD, bosses say

fromThe Verge
2 months ago
US politics

Republicans attack 'woke' Netflix - and ignore YouTube

Senate Republicans attacked Netflix over alleged 'woke' children's content while largely ignoring larger platforms like YouTube, and Netflix denied having a political agenda.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Sen Eric Schmitt Grills Netflix Boss Over 'Wokest Content'

Sen. Eric Schmitt confronted Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos over alleged promotion of 'woke' content, DEI-driven race-swapping, and sexualized portrayals of minors.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
19 hours ago

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

Netflix's stock dipped despite decent quarterly results, driven by a softer guidance and investor concerns about future growth.
Business
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Netflix stock faces a punishing day as Reed Hastings departs. Don't blame his exit on WBD, bosses say

Netflix's Q1 2026 results showed strong revenue growth, but disappointing Q2 guidance and Reed Hastings' departure spooked investors.
Media industry
fromYahoo Finance
22 hours ago

Netflix's next attempt at growth takes on TikTok and Instagram Reels

Netflix plans to launch a vertical video feed to enhance user engagement and content discovery on mobile devices.
Humor
fromBuzzFeed
17 hours ago

People Are Reexamining Lily Tomlin's No BS Reaction To A Male Actor's Disgusting Comment About His Own Wife

Lily Tomlin walked off The Dick Cavett Show in response to a sexist joke, demonstrating her strong stance against misogyny.
Privacy professionals
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.
#streaming
fromTech Times
1 day ago
Digital life

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Digital life
fromTech Times
1 day ago

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Streaming algorithms and personalization systems transform content discovery and consumption, ensuring unique user experiences through a complex content pipeline.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Wall Street Is Punishing Netflix on Guidance, but Price Hikes Reveal the Real Story

Streaming remains essential for families despite economic challenges, with Netflix reporting strong revenue growth but facing stock decline due to missed guidance.
Television
fromForbes
1 week ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
Women in technology
fromVulture
22 hours ago

Accusations of a Toxic Workplace at MrBeast's Production Company

Red flags at Beast Industries were overlooked by Lorrayne Mavromatis due to excitement about working for MrBeast's popular YouTube channel.
fromConsequence
19 hours ago

The Cast and Creator of The Audacity on Silicon Valley Satire, Power, and Narcissism: Podcast

"How can you not land on Silicon Valley?" he says, pointing out that most of us are already living inside its influence every time we pick up our phones. That constant presence makes it fertile ground for satire, even if the show leans hard into drama.
Podcast
Film
fromThe Independent
3 days ago

The 19 most problematic movies of all time

Filmmakers often desire public engagement, but some films face scrutiny for problematic content due to evolving social standards.
#apple
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Apple's CEO change has analysts wondering about its future in Hollywood

John Ternus must decide the future of Apple TV amidst Apple's focus on hardware and core business strengths.
Apple
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 day ago

Tim Cook Turned Apple Into a Hollywood Power Player. Does the New CEO Feel the Same Way?

Apple, under Tim Cook, entered the entertainment industry with Apple TV+, emphasizing storytelling and creative partnerships.
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Apple's CEO change has analysts wondering about its future in Hollywood

John Ternus must decide the future of Apple TV amidst Apple's focus on hardware and core business strengths.
Apple
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 day ago

Tim Cook Turned Apple Into a Hollywood Power Player. Does the New CEO Feel the Same Way?

Apple, under Tim Cook, entered the entertainment industry with Apple TV+, emphasizing storytelling and creative partnerships.
fromTheWrap
1 day ago

YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Access to Celebs, Talent Agencies

"With support from leading talent agencies and management companies, including CAA, UTA, WME, and Untitled Management, we've worked to refine how likeness detection can best serve talent."
Privacy technologies
Cannabis
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

Stoner Movies Are Dead, and Weed Killed Them - Opinion

The cultural significance of marijuana in film has diminished as it becomes a mainstream product.
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Since Tim Cook is leaving Apple, it's now time for him to really show up for us

Tim Cook became the first CEO of a Fortune 500 company to publicly come out as gay, doing so in a 2014 Bloomberg essay that was measured, proud, and deliberately purposeful.
LGBT
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why are straight white men overrepresented in positions of power? | Steve Phillips

Addressing inequality requires questioning the overrepresentation of straight white American men in power rather than focusing solely on the underrepresentation of marginalized groups.
fromQueerty
1 year ago

18 famous LGBTQ+ Tauruses who don't back down - Queerty

Tauruses do it with steady hands and a whole lot of heart, cultivating beauty and building something that lasts, embodying dependability and loyalty.
SF LGBT
fromKotaku
5 days ago

BAFTA Pulls Game From Showcase Due To Depiction Of Child Abuse

What has upset me so much is not just the decision, but how this happens to me over and over, doors close because the subject matter might upset people or make them uncomfortable.
Video games
#reed-hastings
Media industry
fromFortune
6 days ago

Reed Hastings' planned exit from $455 billion Netflix 'had nothing to do with' the failed deal for Warner Bros., says Ted Sarandos | Fortune

Reed Hastings, co-founder of Netflix, will not seek reelection, focusing on philanthropy after 29 years with the company.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix. These are 3 of the biggest takeaways from his leadership book.

Reed Hastings is stepping down from Netflix's board in June 2026 after co-founding the company and shaping its corporate culture.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Netflix cofounder Hastings to step down after it lost Warner Bros deal

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix, causing an 8% stock drop, while the company maintains its ambitious mission and growth outlook.
Media industry
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix after 29 years

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix's board to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits after a long tenure with the company.
Media industry
fromFortune
6 days ago

Reed Hastings' planned exit from $455 billion Netflix 'had nothing to do with' the failed deal for Warner Bros., says Ted Sarandos | Fortune

Reed Hastings, co-founder of Netflix, will not seek reelection, focusing on philanthropy after 29 years with the company.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix. These are 3 of the biggest takeaways from his leadership book.

Reed Hastings is stepping down from Netflix's board in June 2026 after co-founding the company and shaping its corporate culture.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Netflix cofounder Hastings to step down after it lost Warner Bros deal

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix, causing an 8% stock drop, while the company maintains its ambitious mission and growth outlook.
Media industry
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix after 29 years

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix's board to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits after a long tenure with the company.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster | TechCrunch

AI can transform Hollywood by reallocating budgets to produce more films, increasing the chances of success.
fromKotaku
11 hours ago

MrBeast's Company Sued By Woman Over Claims Of Sexual Harassment

"This clout-chasing complaint is built on deliberate misrepresentations and categorically false statements, and we have the receipts to prove it," Gaude Paez, a Beast Industries spokesperson, stated. "There is extensive evidence-including Slack and WhatsApp messages, company documents, and witness testimony-that unequivocally refutes her claims."
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Elle Fanning Bops Along the Motherhood to OnlyFans Pipeline

David Lowery's Mother Mary centers on a pop star, played by Anne Hathaway, reuniting with her estranged friend and costume designer, played by Michaela Coel, and the menacing piece of red chiffon that haunts them both.
Television
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Women's culture goes dark: why aren't there more femcel' movies?

Mainstream media has largely overlooked femcel culture, focusing instead on incel narratives and failing to represent women's roles in online radicalization.
Women in technology
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Does Charlize Theron's Internet Run a Month Behind?

Charlize Theron criticized Timothée Chalamet's comments on ballet and opera, emphasizing the importance of these art forms.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
6 days ago

This ridiculous AI video has convinced people that Jennifer Coolidge is trans

The video starts with Cher's son, Chaz Bono, who is transgender and recently got married. However, the video then changes to show a before photo of 'Jennifer Coolidge' as a man; that then morphs into a picture of Trace Lysette, who bears absolutely no resemblance to Coolidge whatsoever.
LGBT
Television
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Hallmark faces backlash over 'whitewashed' new Mahjong movie

Hallmark's new romcom 'All's Fair in Love and Mahjong' faces backlash for lack of Asian representation in its predominantly white cast.
Film
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Barack Obama reveals fate of production company after Netflix deal ends

Barack and Michelle Obama are transitioning their production company, Higher Ground, to an independent operation after ending their deal with Netflix.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
5 days ago

'We don't want to be left behind': Reese Witherspoon says using AI is feminist and women need to catch up

Reese Witherspoon emphasizes the importance of women understanding AI to avoid being left behind in the workforce.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
5 days ago

Jacob Tierney's HIV discussion is part of a proud tradition of powerful celebrity disclosures - Queerty

Jacob Tierney's disclosure of his HIV status highlights the ongoing stigma and misinformation surrounding HIV, emphasizing the importance of celebrity openness.
Television
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Now Streaming: Rich White Women with Emotional Problems in Peril

Rich White Women with Emotional Problems dominate streaming shows, with Nicole Kidman leading the genre.
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
LGBT
Media industry
fromDailywire
3 days ago

Google Is Using Its Monopolistic Playbook To Take Over Your TV

Google is expanding its dominance in television through YouTube TV, employing monopolistic ad practices and significantly increasing subscription costs.
fromVulture
5 days ago

The 9 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The second season appears to go in a The White Lotus-esque direction with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a couple whose fight is witnessed by two country-club employees.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
23 hours ago

How the Kardashians Became Flesh-and-Blood Memes

Kim Kardashian's life maps onto the entire history of media in the new millennium, starting with her family's role in the O.J. Simpson trial, which was a major televised event.
Television
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
Media industry
fromVulture
2 days ago

Why Disney Fired 1,000 Employees Last Week

Walt Disney Company underwent significant layoffs, emphasizing a shift towards streaming and reducing focus on physical media and Marvel's precarious position.
Film
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Upcoming 'Bitcoin' Movie With Casey Affleck, Gal Gadot Probes Satoshi's Identity

A film about Bitcoin's origins, starring Gal Gadot and Casey Affleck, explores Satoshi Nakamoto's identity and Craig Wright's controversial claims.
Television
fromEsquire
1 day ago

The 'Beef' Creator Is Locked In a Cycle of Greatness

Cycles of life present recurring challenges, but hope exists in moments of connection, especially through family.
Film
fromKotaku
4 days ago

All The Sequels (And Handful Of Non-Sequels) At CinemaCon - Kotaku

CinemaCon showcases major film previews and distribution deals, highlighting upcoming blockbusters and original projects from studios like Disney and Warner Bros.
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

How the Creator of "Beef" Graduated from Petty Feuds to Class Warfare

The show, which traced the depths into which two Angelenos descend after a road-rage incident, reintroduced Ali Wong as a dramatic lead, gave Steven Yeun a chance to go darkly comic, and shined a rare light on the issue of Asian American mental health.
Television
Film
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Best Movies to Stream This Month

April brings a mix of horror films and documentaries, including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere.
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

TV Show Cancellations & Renewals 2026: A Running List Of What's Safe (Or Not)

Falling in love with a show can lead to heartbreak if it gets canceled before you feel like you got any real closure.
Television
Film
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

Warner Bros.' Future Slate, Disney's 'Infinity Vision,' Dirty Sodas, and More Lingering Thoughts from CinemaCon

Warner Bros. is committed to delivering numerous films through 2027 and beyond, despite uncertainties from the Paramount acquisition.
Film
fromVulture
6 days ago

Hollywood Really Doesn't Want Paramount and Warner Bros. to Happen

Celebrities are opposing the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, citing concerns over industry consolidation and its impact on creativity and diversity.
Television
fromEsquire
5 days ago

The Best HBO Max Shows of 2026 (So Far)

HBO remains strong in 2026 with acclaimed dramas, comedies, and new unscripted shows despite uncertainty from potential acquisition.
Film
fromVulture
5 days ago

The Biggest News From CinemaCon 2026

Top Gun 3 is in development, Snoop Dogg's biopic is coming, and Disney's Hexed has a cast featuring Hailey Steinfeld.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Hollywood stars blast the Paramount-Warner merger in an open letter

Hollywood professionals oppose the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, citing job losses and reduced opportunities for creators.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trans movie editor sues Dreamworks after being forced to work from home to avoid harassment - LGBTQ Nation

Goldsmith alleges that while still working on the film, Venzon repeatedly sent them memes belittling their trans identity, outed them to colleagues, deadnamed them, and asked invasive questions about their transition. According to the complaint, Venzon's conduct - which allegedly included making jokes about transgender bodies - happened both in private meetings and among colleagues, creating a hostile working environment for Goldsmith.
NYC LGBT
Film
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

The controversy around Zendaya's new film explained

The film 'The Drama' transitions from a romantic comedy to a dark narrative with a shocking revelation about a character's past involvement in a school shooting.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Pixar creative chief admits he axed gay content from 2025 film "Elio" - LGBTQ Nation

We're making a movie, not hundreds of millions of dollars of therapy.... As time's gone on, I realized my job is to make sure the films appeal to everybody.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump just got much closer to bringing CNN to heel | Margaret Sullivan

For many years, Donald Trump has trashed CNN and has taught his loyal followers to do the same. During the 2016 presidential campaign, angry chants of CNN sucks! reverberated at his campaign rallies, and he still jumps at every opportunity to disparage star CNN journalists such as Kaitlan Collins. He charges that the cable network is dishonest and biased against him.
US politics
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Pixar boss finally explains the controversial decision to cut the queer storyline from Elio - Queerty

Pixar's recent original films underperformed at the box office, leading the studio to remove LGBTQ+ content from Elio after test screening feedback.
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

The Politics of Who Is 'Owed' an Oscar

I can't say it feels great and I can't say that it makes me happy. It just makes me feel peculiar. It's just a movie, at the end of the day. It's just supposed to be an action movie about a guy trying to get his daughter back. And, what I see every day, it weighs heavy on my heart for the world.
Independent films
Film
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Oscars 2026: All the political moments

Conan O'Brien hosted the Oscars with political humor despite initially promising to avoid politics, making jokes about Trump, immigration enforcement, and the Epstein files while concluding with a serious message about celebrating during chaotic times.
Film
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.
Film
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Oscars' Best Picture category exposes a harsh new reality for Hollywood | Fortune

Hollywood's film production is collapsing, with no Best Picture nominees filmed on Los Angeles soundstages, shoot days plummeting 46% since 2022, and 41,000 industry workers departing.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Have You Been Hurt by Media Consolidation? I Have.

The infrastructure supporting independent film production and distribution has collapsed, eliminating financing options, distribution channels, and profit opportunities that sustained filmmakers for decades.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Is it Too Late to Save Hollywood?

"The thing I don't understand is how you lose money running a laundromat," Hamrah writes, "especially if you own the building."
Film
Film
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Of Course Oscar Voters Still Aren't Watching All the Movies

The Academy's new requirement for voters to certify they've watched all nominated films relies on an honor system that voters are openly admitting to circumventing through false attestations and technical loopholes.
#oscars
Film
fromFast Company
2 months ago

James Cameron just made 3 arguments against Netflix buying Warner Bros. The last one has stakes for the entire world

James Cameron called Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. disastrous for the theatrical motion-picture business and notified Senator Mike Lee.
Film
fromThe Independent
2 months ago

Ex-Disney CEO says hardest part of his career was working with 'pig' Harvey Weinstein

Michael Eisner described working with Harvey Weinstein as the hardest part of his Disney tenure, calling Weinstein dishonest, rude, and contractually unreliable.
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