Business
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‘Paw Patrol’ Company Spin Master Appoints Christina Miller as CEO
Current CEO Max Rangel will step down from the position in July
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Texas Boosts Film Incentive Program to $150 Million a Year
The move comes as the Lone Star State looks to lure film and TV productions away from local rivals such as New Mexico and Georgia
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FilmLA 5-Year Contract Approved Amid Worker Complaints
The Los Angeles Board of Public Works voted 4-0 to extend FilmLA’s contract through June 2030
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FCC Asks for Public Input on Changing Broadcast TV Station Ownership Rules
Entities are currently limited to owning or controlling stations that, in the aggregate, reach no more than 39% of the television audience
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Why Apple Must Buy Perplexity
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Writer Says CAA Blacklists Its Own Clients as Lawsuit Moves to Trial: ‘This Is a Whistleblower Moment’
Former “The Newsroom” staff writer John Musero’s case against the talent agency will be heard by a jury starting Oct. 27
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Endeavor CFO Jason Lublin Joins Patrick Whitesell’s New WTSL Investment Firm as President
Lublin exits the talent agency after serving as its chief financial officer since 2007
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Meeri Cunniff to Lead Programming for FX, Freeform Networks and Disney Entertainment FAST Channels
Disney appointed the exec to develop platform strategies that maximize viewership and engagement
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Trump Expresses Support for David Ellison Paramount Takeover: ‘He’ll Do a Great Job With It’
The president and the media giant are currently locked in a $20 billion legal battle over a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris
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New Regency Partners With Shamrock Capital for Film and TV Library
The production company also entered into a credit facility with JPMorgan Chase for borrowing in connection with new film, TV and media projects
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Alcon Wins Bid to Acquire Village Roadshow’s Film Catalog for $418 Million
“Mad Max: Fury Road” and the “Matrix” films are among the titles acquired by the media group
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CJ ENM America Adds Courteney Tarantin as Scripted TV Vice President
The former Rideback executive will serve as a creative lead for scripted projects and a strategic link between the company’s U.S. studios and international production partners
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Versant Taps NBCUniversal’s Jessica Kurdali as Talent Strategy SVP
The longtime NBC News and MSNBC executive will lead talent management, recruitment and development across news, sports and entertainment
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Netflix, France’s TF1 Strike Landmark Distribution Deal
Starting in 2026, the streamer’s French subscribers will have direct access to the broadcaster’s lineup of channels and on-demand content