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San Diego Union-Tribune Editor Exits After Vulture Capital Firm Alden Takes Control from LA billionaire owner
The venture capital fund, which warned staff last week it was preparing to execute layoffs, made its first cost cut: the paper's longtime editor in…
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Joe Bel Bruno
Netflix Posts Mixed Results, Wall Street Still Spooked by Streamer's Inability to Boost Revenue
The world's largest streaming giant beat on earnings per share estimates, but missed on revenue. Adding more paid subscribers, a key metric for…
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Joe Bel Bruno
Billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong Holds Talks to Sell LA Times to Entertainment Trade Mogul Jay Penske
Any deal, which is not guaranteed as these talks are described as early, would transform Penske into a Los Angeles publishing mogul. He already owns The…
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Joe Bel Bruno
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Paramount Up For Sale? Would Make Sense
Fox Business reports that bankers are swirling over a sale, or potential divestment, from one of Hollywood's iconic studios. CEO Bob Bakish has hinted…
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Joe Bel Bruno
America Says Enough: Tinseltown Talent and Studios 'Rich People Mega-Strike' Will Ruin Hollywood
Picket lines may be big news in entertainment-centric Los Angeles. But, the rest of America -- where workers are paid a median $67K a year -- scoff at…
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Joe Bel Bruno
Bob Iger Gets Another Sequel Out of Disney, Extending His CEO Post Into 2026
This extension isn't the first time Iger has prolonged his role. In the past, between 2013 and 2017, he made multiple decisions to extend his stay…
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Joe Bel Bruno
Union Doubts Strike Avoidance: SAG-AFTRA and Major Studios Resort to Federal Mediation
Studios and the actors union are in marathon negotiations to avoid a strike before a midnight deadline. No deal means Hollywood may see both celebrities…
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Joe Bel Bruno
The Los Angeles Times, the West's Biggest News Org, May Be Up For Sale (Again)
LA's richest man, Patrick Soon-Shiong, unloaded The San Diego Union-Tribune to Wall Street's Alden Capital. Is the LAT next? And is this the end of…
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Joe Bel Bruno

June 2023

Fox News Unveils New Lineup in Aftermath of Tucker Carlson Sacking
Jesse Watters, the conservative firebrand known for his quick wit, takes over the coveted 8 p.m. hour once lorded by Bill O'Reilly. Sean Hannity, Laura…
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Joe Bel Bruno
CNN's Zazification Has Failed, Could a Sale Be Next?
Warner Bros. Discovery's got a CNN problem amid management upheaval, dismal ratings, and no clear mission. Insiders say potential suitors -- from Tim…
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Joe Bel Bruno
FOX News' Bret Baier Gets Exclusive With Donald Trump
This will be the first time Baier has interview with the former President since 2018. Scheduled for June 19.
The Battle for South Park: Warner Bros., Paramount Fight for Control of Emmy-Winning Show | Analysis
Is the title worth it? By exploring the audience demand, sentiment and affinity of South Park, we can help answer whether or not all the fuss…
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