Category: Television

The ‘Kid’ Takes Over: David Ellison Becomes a Hollywood Colossus

The New York Times – Business:
With Paramount and Warner Bros. under his control, Mr. Ellison will be “the Hollywood equivalent of Superman, Caesar and Midas combined.” But challenges remain.
CNN’s Future Will Include an Editorial Oversight Board

The New York Times – Business:
The looming ownership of the network by David Ellison has caused anxiety in its newsroom for months.
What Is the White House Press Pool, and Why Did It Suspend TV Coverage of Trump?

The New York Times – Business:
By banning CNN, the White House has thrown a staple of TV news coverage into disarray.
‘Brothers’ and 7 More Things to Stream This Week

The New York Times – Music:
A series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson airs. Three movies come to streaming.
5 Takeaways From Ari Emanuel’s Memoir

The New York Times – Movies:
“Roll the Calls,” the new book by the Hollywood mogul, is an entertaining and expletive-filled read that surprisingly pulls some punches.
This Hard-Working Nonagenarian Actress Is Far From Done

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Liliane Rovère was in her 80s when she charmed American audiences as Arlette in “Call My Agent!” Now 93, she’s returned to the role for the latest chapter in a new film.
Paramount Weighs Some Concessions in Bid to Finalize Warner Bros. Merger

The New York Times – Business:
Seeking to settle a lawsuit with 12 states, Paramount has discussed measures to protect the editorial independence of CNN and the divestiture of Comedy Central.
As Big Tech Takes Over Hollywood, the Picture Onscreen Gets Darker

The New York Times – Movies:
“The Social Reckoning” and other movies reflect growing discontent with Silicon Valley founders. But such films may be at the mercy of the companies themselves.
Late Night Slams Donald Trump Jr.’s Russian-Funded Wedding Party

The New York Times – On the Runway:
“Here comes the bribe, from a Russian guy,” Josh Johnson sang in response to news that a Russian businessman helped pay for the event.
Outkick Moves Past Its Clay Travis Era

The New York Times – Business:
Fox is revamping the sports site following the exit of its founder, Clay Travis. It’s hiring a writer who resigned from The Seattle Times over a column about transgender athletes.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Is Ready to Make a Meal of Broadway

The New York Times – Movies:
The actress, last onstage over four decades ago, had a “terrifying” desire to return to the stage. “Other Desert Cities” will be her Broadway debut.
Stephen Colbert Returns to Late Night on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

The New York Times – On the Runway:
“People still do these shows?” Colbert said as he sat down for his first late night interview since his show ended.