Media

Senator Wants to Give FCC Power to Curb Violence in Media

March 12, 2013 By Ira Teinowitz 10 weeks ago

Sen. Jay Rockefeller says he will make one last attempt to give the FCC new authority to rein in violence

  

Colorado Theater Shooting: Not-Guilty Plea Entered for James Holmes by Judge

March 12, 2013 By Jon Thurber 10 weeks ago

James Holmes, the suspect in Aurora, Colo., theater shooting, is arraigned over his defense team's objections

  

Bloomberg Tells Letterman He'll Appeal Soda Ban Decision, Vows to Leave Cheez-Its Alone

March 12, 2013 By Brent Lang 10 weeks ago

"For the first time in the history of the world more people will die from over-eating than under-eating this year," Bloomberg says

  

Madison Square Garden Company Sells Stake in Live Nation Entertainment

March 12, 2013 By Brent Lang 10 weeks ago

The Madison Square Garden Company sells stake in Live Nation Entertainment for $44 million

  

20 Directors Worth Following on Twitter

March 11, 2013 By Greg Gilman 10 weeks ago

From Spike Lee to Judd Apatow to Lena Dunham, filmmakers who make the most of their 140 characters

  

Ridley Scott Partners With Machinima to Produce 12 Science-Fiction Shorts

March 11, 2013 By Greg Gilman 10 weeks ago

Ridley Scott's commercial company, RSA, will provide the filmmakers directing the short films, which will be distributed through the number one entertainment channel on YouTube

  

'Jersey Boys' Production Co. Prevails in Ed Sullivan Copyright Appeal

March 11, 2013 By Greg Gilman 10 weeks ago

Judge upholds previous decision that defendants' use of a seven-second clip of Ed Sullivan’s introduction of the Four Seasons didn't infringe copyright

  

Washington Post TV Columnist, Lisa De Moraes, Leaving in May

March 11, 2013 By Greg Gilman 10 weeks ago

Lisa de Moraes has written for the Washington Post for nearly 15 years

  

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Author E.L. James Plans a How-To Book

March 11, 2013 By Brent Lang 10 weeks ago

"Fifty Shades of Grey: Inner Goddess (A Journal)" will be a writing guide for aspiring authors of bestselling, sexually-tinged fan fiction

  

Sony Stock Up Slightly After News of Howard Stringer Retirement

March 11, 2013 By Brent Lang 10 weeks ago

Sir Howard Stringer will step down in June

  

The Sheryl Sandberg Debate: Outrage, Inspiration - But How About Some Child Care?

March 11, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 10 weeks ago

I envy (and support) the Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's insistence on going home to her young kids at 5:30 on many days -- but it’s just not feasible for most of us

  

Colorado Theater Shooting: James Holmes Loses Bid to Have Insanity Law Ruled Unconstitutional

March 8, 2013 By Greg Gilman 10 weeks ago

The judge overseeing the case against James Holmes denies most of the defense's motion on the constitutionality of the state's insanity law

  

New News Corp. Has $2.6B, No Debt

March 8, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 10 weeks ago

News Corp,'s publishing entities will begin their run as an independent company with about three times as much money as they had at the end of 2012

  

'What the Hail?' - Hollywood Reacts to Freak Hailstorm

March 8, 2013 By Greg Gilman 10 weeks ago

Andy Richter, Rashida Jones, Adam Shankman and more marvel at the sight of ice in their backyards -- and wonder if global warming is to blame

  

NY Times Names New Culture, Arts & Leisure Editors

March 8, 2013 By Brent Lang 10 weeks ago

Danielle Mattoon has been named the paper's culture editor, and Sia Michel will serve as the new editor of its Arts & Leisure section

  

Joseph Kapsch Joins TheWrap as Deputy Managing Editor

March 8, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 10 weeks ago

We are pleased to welcome a talented addition to our editorial team

  

Writers Guild of America, East, ABC News Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

March 8, 2013 By Brent Lang 10 weeks ago

The new deal calls for a 2 percent pay increase

  

Facebook Turns News Feed Into 'Personalized Newspaper'

March 7, 2013 By Greg Gilman 10 weeks ago

Facebook's news feed will be organized with the addition of four new categories, labeled "All Friends," "Photos," Music" and "Following"

  

Alloy Digital, Owner of YouTube's Top Channel, Raises $30M

March 7, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 10 weeks ago

Alloy Digital owns and operates channels with more than 12 millions monthly subscribers

  

Time Warner to Spin Off Time Inc. After Meredith Talks Fall Apart

March 6, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 11 weeks ago

Time Warner had been in talks with Meredith about selling many of its titles while keeping a few in-house

  

Disney Unveils First Image of New Resort in Shanghai (Photo)

March 6, 2013 By Greg Gilman 11 weeks ago

Disneyland is getting a makeover in China

  

Julia Stiles Back for Season 2 of 'Blue' on YouTube (Video)

March 6, 2013 By Greg Gilman 11 weeks ago

Julia Stiles has also written and directed a web series called "Paloma," which premieres on the same YouTube channel this spring

  

Nora Ephron's Son Explains Mother's Decision to Keep Quiet About Illness

March 6, 2013 By Brent Lang 11 weeks ago

Jacob Bernstein says career considerations made Nora Ephron hesitant to come clean about her disease

  

Challenge ESPN? How Fox Sports Can Rival the Worldwide Leader

March 5, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 11 weeks ago

Fox has the best chance of challenging ESPN, but it has a long, uphill climb

  

Newspapers Raise Online Prices, Offer Less Free Access

March 5, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 11 weeks ago

Let the paywall debate rage on, as more and more newspapers start charging for content

  

Carlos Slim Helu, Bill Gates Top Forbes' Billionaires List

March 4, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 11 weeks ago

Only four media executives land in the top 100, which is mostly comprised of those who made billions in technology

  
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