Media

Lil Wayne Dropped by Mountain Dew Over Emmett Till Lyric

May 3, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 2 weeks ago

Decision to drop Lil Wayne comes days after Mountain Dew was criticized for ad depicting beaten woman

  

Crackle Plots 2 Made-for-Digital Movies: Sequel to ‘Joe Dirt,’ Martial Arts Action Film

May 3, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 2 weeks ago

Jerry Seinfeld also will return with "Comedians Getting Coffee"

  

National Magazine Awards: New York Wins Magazine of the Year, Romney '47%' Video Triumphs

May 3, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 2 weeks ago

The New Yorker went home empty-handed

  

Did DreamWorks Animation Just Inflate a YouTube Bubble?

May 2, 2013 By Brent Lang & Lucas Shaw 2 weeks ago

The company's acquisition of Awesomeness TV is expected to drive more money into the world of YouTube networks

  

Kevin Smith Knocks LA Times' Reddit Article for Reporting 'Opinions as Fact'

May 2, 2013 By Greg Gilman 2 weeks ago

The "Clerks" director argued (and demonstrated) on Twitter how a mere footnote in a story about Hollywood stars using Reddit was riddled with inaccuracies

  

CNN: Howard Kurtz and ‘Reliable Sources’ Under Review

May 2, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 2 weeks ago

The media critic, fired from The Daily Beast, is now under review with his CNN bosses

  

Daily Beast Splits With Howard Kurtz After Erroneous Jason Collins Story

May 2, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 2 weeks ago

"We wish him well," Daily Beast editor-in-chief Tina Brown says

  

What YouTube Got Wrong: Thinking It Was Like TV

May 2, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 2 weeks ago

YouTube presented itself as a force for global good rather than just a video portal on Wednesday

  

2012 Mogul Paydays: Why Jeffrey Got a Raise, Reed Took a Bath

May 1, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

TheWrap pulls back the curtain on the massive paydays of Les Moonves, Rupert Murdoch, Mark Zuckerberg and Reed Hastings

  

Facebook Q1 Earnings: Social Network Tries to Prove Mobile Is Paying Off

May 1, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

Revenues and profits rise in the first quarter

  

Why Alloy Digital Might Hold the Secret to YouTube

May 1, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 2 weeks ago

Alloy Digital was the only major network hosting its own event this week in New York

  

Obama Formally Taps Tom Wheeler as FCC Chairman

May 1, 2013 By Ira Teinowitz 2 weeks ago

Despite Wheeler’s ties to industry associations, he is expected to reinforce the FCC’s commitment to net neutrality, which the president has strongly supported

  

ICM Partners Add 3 Agents to Bolster Digital, Branded Entertainment Divisions

May 1, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 2 weeks ago

Two agents will work in the digital division while one will work on branded entertainment

  

Amanda Knox Is 'Grateful' During 'GMA' Interview (Video)

May 1, 2013 By Greg Gilman 2 weeks ago

The accused murderer told Robin Roberts on Wednesday's "Good Morning Amerca" that she hopes her new memoir will show the public "precisely" what she went through during Italian ordeal

  

DreamWorks Animation Buys AwesomenessTV

May 1, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

Deal could be worth as much as $117 million

  

Viacom CEO: 'We're Still in Discussions With Netflix'

May 1, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

Streaming pact is set to expire in May

  

Viacom Earnings Fall on Fewer Films

May 1, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

Revenues fall 6 percent, but cable advertising rebounds

  

'The Hobbit,' NCAA Tournament Boost Time Warner Earnings, But Revenue Flat

May 1, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 2 weeks ago

The soon-to-be-spun-off Time Inc. reported a loss for the quarter

  

Jay Penske Accused of Business Misconduct, Alleges Fraud by Former Variety Executive

April 30, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 2 weeks ago

At issue is a joint venture that Penske claims was never disclosed before he bought Variety, but the venture partner counter-accuses

  

Sony CEO Michael Lynton on Hulu: 'I'm Not a Buyer'

April 30, 2013 By Sharon Waxman & Jethro Nededog 2 weeks ago

The video streaming service will have a tough time finding a new owner

  

Les Moonves on Barry Diller's Aereo: 'It's Nothing We Lose Sleep Over'

April 30, 2013 By Sharon Waxman & Tim Kenneally 2 weeks ago

During the Milken Institute conference, the CBS prez and CEO says Aereo issue is being blown out of proportion

  

Obama Expected to Name Tom Wheeler as FCC Chairman

April 30, 2013 By Ira Teinowitz 2 weeks ago

Some consumer groups are already expressing concern that Wheeler will have less commitment to Net Neutrality and media ownership issues

  

Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Spacey, Ben Stiller Win Webby Awards

April 30, 2013 By Greg Gilman 2 weeks ago

Frank Ocean, Justin Bieber, the Onion and Barack Obama's campaign team were also honored by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences

  

Jason Collins on 'GMA': 'A Huge Weight Has Been Lifted' (Video)

April 30, 2013 By Greg Gilman 2 weeks ago

The NBA player discusses his decision to come out as gay during an interview with ABC News' George Stephanopolous

  

Hulu Upfronts: New Shows from Chris O'Dowd, Seth Meyers, Carson Daly

April 30, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

The online video platform bets on Prospect Park relaunches of "One Life to Live" and "All My Children"

  

Ed Helms, John Stamos, Cheryl Hines Push Yahoo Deeper Into Celebrity Programming

April 29, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 2 weeks ago

John Stamos will host a show asking celebrities about their first sexual experience