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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Media Blitz: Revenge Tour, Epic Troll or 2028 Prep? | Analysis
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Did Lionsgate Bury the Political Thriller ‘Anniversary’ Because of Trump?
“It’s hard to market a political film today. People are afraid of them,” producer Nick Wechsler says. “It’s a weird time”
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Donald Trump Returns to ‘60 Minutes’ on His Terms | Analysis
Norah O’Donnell pressed Trump on timely topics, and got some revealing answers amid the president mocking critics and boasting about his accomplishments, looks and the Paramount settlement
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Why CNN Is Going All-In On Streaming — Again | Analysis
Alex MacCallum tells TheWrap that Tuesday’s All Access launch is a crucial step in the network’s direct-to-consumer future. After the CNN+ bust, will cord-cutters buy in?
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What Happened to Saudi Blood Money? Hollywood Gives the Kingdom a Green Light With Billion-Dollar Investment in Arena SNK
It’s a new day for taking Saudi cash. “Everything is complicated,” an individual close to the company tells TheWrap. “That’s the world we’re in”
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Letter to Bari Weiss: CBS News Is Your Date With Destiny and the Chance of a Lifetime
You’re in a historic position to repair damaged credibility, find new audiences and re-establish relationships with existing ones
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Trump’s Weaponization of the DOJ Was Made Possible by Roger Ailes and Fox News
Targeting political opponents has renewed comparisons to Richard Nixon, but the media landscape has changed dramatically since he was forced to resign
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TheGrill 2025: The Systems Are Changing – Here’s How You Adapt
Nothing is as it was even a few years ago. The structures of 50 years are being reshaped and reconstituted.
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‘To Catch a Predator’ Casts a Long Shadow Through Our Culture and Politics
The new documentary “Predators” examines the Chris Hansen show’s conflicted legacy, which has extended through QAnon and the Jeffrey Epstein case
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How Well Did Jimmy Kimmel Do in His Return to TV? We Watched Fox News to Find Out
The all-over-the-map reactions to the ABC host’s return from the conservative network suggest Kimmel won this round of the larger battle
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Disney Wanted to Turn Down the Heat. Now It Needs Jimmy Kimmel to Put Out a Fire
The late-night host’s return can’t possibly satisfy everyone, but it underscores the limits of Trump’s power and the FCC’s threats, at least for now
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Bob Iger Faced Down Affiliate Revolts Before. The Game Has Changed Under Trump | Analysis
The Disney CEO once championed “NYPD Blue,” but ABC’s challenge dealing with efforts to silence Jimmy Kimmel exposes 21st century vulnerabilities at major companies
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‘Gen V’ Season 2 Hits Harder Under Trump 2.0
TV’s most political franchise leans harder into criticism with its college spinoff, from MAGA influencers to major corporations cashing in on Americans’ gullibility
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Emmys Review: Speeding Up the Acceptance Speeches Came at a Too-High Cost
The 77th awards tried something different by tying a charitable donation to the speech runtimes, but the result was a telecast for people who dislike awards shows
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The Emmys Need a Jolt. Start by Bringing Politics Back to the Speeches
Hollywood is running scared of political fallout. But after record-low ratings, shows like the Emmys need recipients who make noise
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