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NBC News Chief Digital Officer Chris Berend to Exit After 7 Years
He will be replaced by EVP Kyri Sarantakos starting July 3
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Comcast’s Sky Reaches Terms to Acquire ITV’s Media & Entertainment Unit for $2 Billion | Report
The deal, which includes ITV’s linear channels and ITVX streaming platform, could be announced in the next two weeks, according to Reuters
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Paramount Snags ‘Harry Potter’ in Exclusive Linear Licensing Deal
All 11 films are making their debut this summer as part of a multi-year licensing deal with Warner Bros. Discovery
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YouTube Notches 13% of TV Viewing in April as Streaming Holds Steady Near 48%
Sports pushed cable to a 21.6% share for the month, while broadcast represented 19.9% of viewership, per Nielsen
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Sony Pictures Entertainment Invests $100 Million, Takes Minority Stake in Cosm
SPE chairman and CEO Ravi Ahuja will also join the immersive entertainment company’s board of directors
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FIFA World Cup Fever Heats Up as ‘Spider-Man’ Swings Higher | Chart
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Paramount Meets With European Commission to Secure Warner Bros. Merger Approval
The Financial Times reports that the regulator and media giant are discussing remedies to clear the $110 billion deal
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Paramount Addresses Claim Larry Ellison Promised Trump a CNN Overhaul to Secure Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
“No commitments from either David or Larry Ellison have been made to any government body,” a spokesperson for Paramount says
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FCC Flooded With Over 16,000 Messages as ABC Rallies Support Amid Forced ‘The View’ Review
The Disney-owned network has received support from various groups on both sides of the political aisle as well as viewers at home
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Piers Morgan’s Uncensored Raises $27 Million From Backers Including Liz Murdoch
The proceeds will be used to launch and scale the media company’s expanding slate of audio and video channels, live events, subscription products and partnerships
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DDA Talent and Worldwide Production Agency Merge to Form New Global Below-the-Line Agency
“Our agencies have always shared the same philosophy: exceptional representation begins with putting artists first,” DDA VP Juanita Tiangco says
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Inside Hollywood’s Plan to Sell Congress and Trump on a Federal Film Tax Credit
An industry-wide push over the past year has built up bipartisan support to aid American productions. Now it just needs the White House
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LGBTQ+ Representation on TV Is Cratering. Does Hollywood Care? | Analysis
The loss of high-profile queer characters on TV is a troubling sign, but surprise hits like “Heated Rivalry” offer a glimmer of hope
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Live Sports Drive Ad Supported-Streaming to Record 47% TV Viewing Share in First Quarter
The milestone was also driven by new episodes of “Stranger Things,” “Landman” and “The Pitt”
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Paramount Taps Nicole Lang, Sheldon Kasdan to Lead Industrial Relations Division
The pair will focus on maintaining strong, constructive partnerships with guilds, unions and industry professionals
