John Koblin
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CBS Says New Scripted Shows Will Return in February
The announcement is the first from a network about its plans since a tentative agreement was reached last week to end Hollywood’s strikes.
Rangers-Diamondbacks World Series Ratings Are Lowest Ever
The five games averaged 9.1 million viewers, down from the previous low of 9.8 million in 2020.
HBO Chief Calls His Effort to Attack Critics a ‘Very, Very Dumb Idea’
The push to attack television critics through fake Twitter accounts became the talk of the entertainment world on Wednesday after it was reported by Rolling...
Reaction to Matthew Perry’s Death Shows Enduring Popularity of ‘Friends’
The sitcom’s final season was nearly two decades ago. But it remains popular on traditional TV and on streaming.
Talks Between Striking Actors and Studios Are Suspended
The sides said they remained far apart on the most significant issues, dealing a blow to hopes that the entertainment industry could soon fully roar...
Hollywood Writers Ratify New Contract With Studios
The vote, which followed the end of the strike on Sept. 27, officially brought to a close a bitter, five-month labor dispute. The actors remain...
TV Networks’ Last Best Hope: Boomers
Viewers have fled prime-time lineups for streaming outlets, with one notable exception: people over 60.
TV Networks’ Last Best Hope: Boomers
Viewers have fled prime-time lineups for streaming outlets, with one notable exception: people over 60.
Max to Stream Pro Sports Starting in October
Media companies are racing to figure out how to merge live sporting events with their popular but still cash-bleeding streaming services.
Bill Maher Says Show Will Return Despite Writers’ Strike
The HBO host said he sympathized with the writers but needed to return for the good of other people who work on “Real Time With...