John Koblin
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Jake Tapper of CNN Is Everywhere Promoting, and Taking Hits on, His Book
A book the CNN host co-wrote has received positive reviews and appears to be a sales hit. But it has also generated intense scrutiny of...
Jake Tapper of CNN Is Everywhere Promoting, and Taking Hits on, His Book
A book the CNN host co-wrote has received positive reviews and appears to be a sales hit. But it has also generated intense scrutiny of...
‘Sesame Street’ Signs New Streaming Deals With Netflix and PBS
The deal is a much-needed shot in the arm for Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that produces “Sesame Street” and has been struggling financially.
HBO’s Streaming Service Becomes ‘HBO Max’ Again
Warner Bros. Discovery executives are reinstating the name HBO Max for the popular streaming service. It’s the fourth name change for the app in the...
Netflix Debuts New Home Screen, Its First Redesign in 12 Years
The implications for the industry could be significant, given that most other streaming services have copied Netflix’s design.
Is This Late-Night TV’s Last Gasp?
The talk shows are one of the few TV genres that haven’t made the leap to streaming. Their future may instead look a lot like...
Netflix Beats First-Quarter Forecasts
The streaming giant brought in $10.5 billion in revenue in the first three months of the year. For the first time, it didn’t disclose its...
‘White Lotus’ Ratings Continue to Increase
The show, which ends its third season on Sunday, has built one of the largest audiences of any HBO series.
CBS Cancels ‘After Midnight’ After Host Taylor Tomlinson Steps Aside
The show’s host, Taylor Tomlinson, said she wanted to go back to doing stand-up comedy full time.
‘Sesame Street’ Faces Uncertain Future Amid Funding Cuts and Layoffs
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind “Sesame Street,” is confronting what executives have described as a “perfect storm” of problems.