Category: Television

The Stakes of Trump’s Latest Fight With Disney

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Communications Commission is clashing again with the media giant. It’s another warning about the costs of angering President Trump.
New Disney Boss Is Tested by Trump and His Administration

The New York Times – Business:
Josh D’Amaro, who took the helm in February, will have to lead Disney through surprising new scrutiny from the president.
FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel

The New York Times – Business:
The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.
Stephen Colbert Gets Ready to Hang It Up

The New York Times – Business:
His late-night show ends next month after 11 seasons. He has lots of feelings.
Ellison Pledges at Least 30 Paramount-Warner Movies a Year

The New York Times – Business:
His remarks at a movie theater convention were part of a campaign to win Hollywood support for his bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.
Overlooked No More: Margaret Gipsy Moth, Fearless CNN Camera Operator

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She covered conflicts across the globe, joking after she was injured in Sarajevo that she would be returning to find her missing teeth.
Jeff Shell Steps Down as President of Paramount

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Shell, the former C.E.O. of NBCUniversal, is leaving after becoming entangled in a legal battle with a professional gambler, R.J. Cipriani.
‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Being Replaced by ‘Comics Unleashed,’ CBS Says

The New York Times – Business:
The comedian and longtime producer will bring his syndicated programming to the late-night slot that “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” will vacate in May.
Trump’s Executive Order on NPR and PBS Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

The New York Times – Business:
The ruling will likely have minimal effect on the federal money going to public media because Congress voted to claw back funding.
Savannah Guthrie Is Returning to ‘Today’

The New York Times – Business:
NBC said that she would return as an anchor of the show on April 6, a little more than two months after the disappearance of her mother.
Reality TV Confronts a Harsh TV Reality

The New York Times – Business:
The number of unscripted series has plummeted by a third since 2022. As the industry rapidly changes, an era is quietly vanishing.
CBS News Radio Crackles to a Close

The New York Times – Business:
A stalwart of the mass media century, the longstanding network that launched the careers of journalists like Edward R. Murrow will air its final broadcast in May.