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John Koblin
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Striking Hollywood Writers Disrupt TV’s Major Ad Event
Dozens of protesters greeted marketers as they entered the first major event of the upfronts, an annual showcase for advertisers in which media companies stage…
Linda Yaccarino to Depart NBCUniversal, in Talks for Twitter CEO
The executive, Linda Yaccarino, is said to be in talks to become the chief executive of Twitter.
Striking Writers Find Their Villain: Netflix
Fear of protests prompted the streaming giant to shift an anticipated presentation for advertisers to a virtual event and a top executive to skip an honorary gala.
Late Shows Go Dark in First Fallout From Strike
How long they stay off the air is an open question. During the last strike, they gradually returned after a couple of months.
Hollywood Writers Go on Strike, Halting TV and Film Production
The dispute, which pits 11,500 television and screenwriters against the major studios, has shattered 15 years of labor peace in the entertainment business.
Hollywood, Both Frantic and Calm, Braces for Writers’ Strike
Studios have moved up deadlines for TV writers, and late-night shows are preparing to go dark. But for other segments of the industry, it’s business…
Hollywood Writers Approve of Strike as Shutdown Looms
The writers have not gone on strike in 15 years, and the vote gives their unions the right to call for a walkout when their…
Max Streaming App Aims to Win Viewers by Losing ‘HBO’ From Its Name
The service, which will debut on May 23, will try to broaden appeal by including reality series like TLC’s “Love and Translation” alongside HBO dramas…
HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery to Unveil New Max Streaming Service
The service, expected to be called Max, is meant to help the company compete more directly with Netflix and Disney.
Why There Is Talk of a Writers’ Strike in Hollywood
TV and movie writers want more money, but Hollywood companies say the demands ignore economic realities. The deadline to sort out those differences is approaching.