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Inside Byron Allen’s Plan to Turn Around BuzzFeed With a Free TV ‘Super App,’ Podcasts, Creators and AI
The Allen Media Group founder also tells TheWrap he’s moving forward with a plan to take over Starz, despite their “stupid” poison pill, and is open to selling more network affiliate stations
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TV Upfronts 2026: Celebrity Flash, Little Substance, Sports and a Dollop of AI
The biggest companies in the biz focused more on big-name celebrities rather than buzzy announcements as Hollywood continues to struggle
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Paramount President of MTVE Keith Cox Exits After 20 Years
The programming executive’s direct reports Antonia Covault and Todd Baynes will transition into EVP Carolyn Harris’ team
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Business Insider Hit With Layoffs for 4th Year in a Row
The latest round of cuts impacted 10 newsroom employees
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Linden Productions Boss Talks Shepherding Stage Adaptations and Knowing When to ‘Let Your Babies Go’
Office With a View: Riva Marker tells TheWrap about bringing “Is God Is” to life from Aleshea Harris’ award-winning play
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5 Critical Takeaways From Earnings Season: Warnermount, AI and More | Analysis
From the ramifications of the pending Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to Big Tech going all-in on AI, here’s what you need to know
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How Netflix Resurrected the R-Rated Blockbuster
“The Rip,” “Thrash,” “War Machine” and “Apex” has proven that Netflix cannily understands audience appetites
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International Politicians Warn David Ellison About Paramount-WBD Merger Regulatory Concerns
A coalition of leaders led by Reps. Sam Liccardo and Deborah Ross raise questions to the CEO
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Versant Shares Rise Over 7% as Fandango, GolfNow Boost Platforms Business
But the unit’s first quarter growth was overshadowed by continued declines in linear distribution and advertising, which contributed to a 22% drop in profits
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Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Hit Netflix Performance Bonus for ‘The Rip’ Cast and Crew
The streamer paid Damon and Affleck’s Artists Equity the bonus as part of their overall deal signed earlier this year
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Netflix Ad Tier Surpasses 250 Million Monthly Active Viewers Globally
Over 80% of ad plan members actively watch each week, the streamer shares during its 2026 upfront presentation
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Enough With Those Absurd Standing Ovations at Cannes
Marathon clapping has become de rigueur at the festival, but it’s largely meaningless — and leaves filmmakers feeling awkward
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Warner Bros. Discovery Ad Presidents Downplay Paramount Merger Impact on Upfronts: ‘Been Through Change and Challenges Before’
“We don’t flinch, we meet the moment and continue to push forward in your best interest,” co-president Robert Voltaggio tells advertisers
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Amazon Shakeup: Film, TV and Internationals Get Separate Business Affairs Units, Dan Scharf to Depart
Amazon MGM Studios heads Courtenay Valenti, Peter Friedlander and Nicole Clemens explain the changes to staffers
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Paramount Urges California AG to Support Warner Bros. Discovery Merger, Citing 30-Film Theatrical Commitment
“To compete more effectively with Netflix, and other leading services, a combined Paramount-WBD will need to capture audiences’ attention in fresh ways,” Paramount’s chief legal officer writes to Rob Bonta
