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Lionsgate Television Group Promotes Scott Herbst to President
EVPs Lee Hollin and Marcello Bellisario also ink longterm deals with the studio
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‘The View’ Host Alyssa Farah Griffin Laughs at GOP Outrage Over Obama’s Cheesecake Factory Joke: ‘Missed the Whole Point’
“This has been the culture war of culture wars,” the ABC host marvels
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‘The Invite,’ ‘All of a Sudden,’ ‘Clarissa’ Lead Gotham Film Awards Nominations
“Josephine,” “Primetime” and “Tender Loving Care” also received noms in this year’s very indie lineup
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Midterm Political Ad Spending Hits Record $11.21 Billion
The 2026 election cycle has already surpassed 2024 presidential spending, with broadcast TV expected to take the largest share
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Jimmy Fallon Jokes Trump Thinks Midterms Are Still Far Away: ‘That’s One and a Half Press Secretaries From Now’
The election is just a week away
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Pluto TV Extends Double Feature Fridays Programming Through November With 8 More Movies
Featuring “Man on Fire,” “The Equalizer 2,” “Déjà Vu,” “Dreamgirls” and more
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Susan Saint James, Emmy-Winning Actress, Dies at 80
The late star was known for her roles in “The Name of the Game,” “McMillan & Wife” and “Kate & Allie”
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Seth Meyers Drags Trump’s ‘Pathetic’ Hope for a Second Nobel to Be Handed Out Just for Him
“I mean, I’ve also wanted to win things, but I know when to take the loss,” the NBC host says
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Is DC’s ‘Clayface’ a Hit?
In this week’s Reel to Real, unpacking what that $24 million opening weekend signals for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC trajectory
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‘The One About Matthew Perry’ Review: Touching Netflix Docuseries Is About Far More Than ‘Friends’
The actor’s friends and family paint a complete picture of a comedy legend and advocate for addiction recovery
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Television Academy Launches PA Training Program for Los Angeles-Area Teens
The after-school curriculum will prepare students for entry-level production assistant jobs with education from TV industry professionals
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Regional Sports Networks Feasted on Cable Fees. What Happens as They Dry Up?
Local sports audiences are growing as cable revenue shrinks. Networks are cutting costs and embracing streaming, but lucrative rights deals remain at risk
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Instagram Wants to Take On YouTube in Longform, but It Faces Serious Hurdles | Analysis
A new social media player has entered the TV arena, but questions about ad revenue sharing and market dominance abound
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HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Finds Its Lily and James Potter
The new TV adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s book series also rounds out the Weasley family
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Jon Stewart Is Thrown When Journalist Starts Interview With Jared Kushner’s Denial: ‘Am I in Trouble Now?’
“What the f–k? What are you doing?” the comedian adds














