Media

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

May 1, 2013 By Brent Lang 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 weeks ago

Streaming pact is set to expire in May

  

Viacom Earnings Fall on Fewer Films

May 1, 2013 By Brent Lang 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 weeks ago

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

  

3 Things That Need to Happen Before Big Money Gets Spent on YouTube, Hulu, Yahoo & AOL

April 29, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 3 weeks ago

Hint: it has nothing to do with celebrities.

  

Barry Diller Regrets Newsweek Buy, Has Low Expectations for NewsBeast

April 29, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 3 weeks ago

Publishing a print newsmagazine on its own is a "fool's errand," Barry Diller opines

  

NBA Player Jason Collins Comes Out, Twitter Erupts

April 29, 2013 By Brent Lang 3 weeks ago

Bill Clinton, Kobe Bryant, Spike Lee, NBA react to Jason Collins news

  

Rhythm & Hues Creditors Object to Stalking Horse Bidder Break-Up Fee

April 29, 2013 By Brent Lang 3 weeks ago

A hearing on JS Communication's fee is scheduled for June

  

White House Correspondents Dinner: What the Media Is Saying About 'Nerd Prom'

April 28, 2013 By Ira Teinowitz 3 weeks ago

Media carped that the dinner turned up the celebrity quotient instead of turning it down

  

White House Correspondents Dinner: The Obama & O'Brien Show Draws Laughs, Highlights Gaffes (Video)

April 27, 2013 By Ira Teinowitz 3 weeks ago

The president revisits birther conspiracy theory and takes aim at CNN, while Conan mocks Fox News and "Tonight Show" shuffle

  

Journalist Agnes Taile, Fighting Corruption in Cameroon, Tells of Abduction

April 27, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 3 weeks ago

TheWrap has established a fund to help Taile buy a printing press in Cameroon to increase distribution of her paper

  

Ed Helms, Zach Levi Star in 'Tiny Commando' for Yahoo (Exclusive)

April 26, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 4 weeks ago

It is one of several new web shows Yahoo will unveil on Monday

  

Don't Hate on Zach Braff - Rage Against Kickstarter's Perry Chen

April 26, 2013 By Reginald Nelson 4 weeks ago

Guest blog: I can see it now ... Julie Taymor, in her effort to redeem herself from the “Spider-Man” Broadway disaster, unleash a video pitch for “Logan,” a “Wolverine”-inspired musical cabaret starring Hugh Jackman

  
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