Corporation for Public Broadcasting Shutting Down
The recently signed tax cut and budget bill took back $1.1 billion in previously approved funds. Source: Corporation for Public Broadcasting Shutting Down
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez on the Paramount-Skydance Merger
When the FCC approved the Paramount-Skydance merger Thursday, one commissioner blasted the decision, calling it an act of “cowardly capitulation” on behalf of Paramount and warning that this could lead to a further “erosion of our First Amendment protections.” Source: … Continued
U.S. Exhibitors Plan IMAX Rival Marketing
Some of the largest cinema exhibitors in the US – namely Cinemark, Regal and Marcus – are reportedly having preliminary talks to increase marketing their “premium large-format” cinemas according to a new report at Bloomberg.The aim of this new promotional … Continued
Inside the New Movie Theater Concept From the Founder of Alamo Drafthouse: Private Rooms, Gourmet Meals and Guest Attendants
Opening soon in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood, Metro Private Cinema will put an intimate, upscale and very culinary spin on a night out at the movies. Source: Inside Metro Private Cinema, Tim League’s New Movie Theater Concept
Paramount Settles Lawsuit With Trump Over Kamala Harris ’60 Minutes’ Interview for $16 Million
The president sued over an interview with Harris on the CBS News segment that he said was deceptively edited to her advantage. Source: CBS Settles with Trump Over Kamala Harris 60 Minutes Interview Suit
Is the US appetite for UK series changing in a temperamental market?
These days, it is not uncommon to hear a UK producer instantly invoke Susanne Simpson’s name when asked where their new show might land in the US. “Let’s just hope Susanne likes it,” goes the refrain. The affable executive producer … Continued