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Halo Season 2: How The Flood Could Be A Gamechanger For The Series

looper.com Paramount+'s adaptation of the iconic video game "Halo" is still missing one crucial element of the games, and introducing it could make Season 2 a gamechanger.

Los Angeles City Councilmembers Introduce Resolution in Support of WGA Strike

hollywoodreporter.com Los Angeles City councilmembers introduced a resolution Friday in support of the Writers Guild of America amid the ongoing writers strike. Councilmembers Hugo Soto-Martínez…

Where to Stream All the ‘Mission: Impossible’ Movies Right Now

thewrap.com With the seventh “Mission: Impossible” blasting into theaters July 12 with “Mission Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One,” there’s no better time to catch up on the previous…

Despite A Writers Strike The Emmys FYC Show Goes On And The Campaign Money Is Still Flowing

deadline.com Welcome to a special edition of Notes On The Season, Emmy Season that is. Well if you think the Writers Guild strike and looming possible actions by the DGA and SAG/AFTRA…

Feinberg Forecast: Emmys Projections With Two Weeks Until Nomination Voting

hollywoodreporter.com Rachel Brosnahan (Miriam "Midge" Maisel), Michael Zegen (Joel Maisel) in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' season five PLEASE NOTE: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood…

Broadway Bound: WGA Strike Solidarity Takes To Tony Awards

forbes.com The WGA has provided a compromise on its initial bullish stance to deny the Tony Awards a waiver to proceed with the 76th Annual Tony Awards on June 11, 2023. As it stands,…

Netflix shareholders reject multi-million dollar compensation package for executives

finance.yahoo.com shareholders rejected a multi-million dollar executive compensation package on Thursday that includes the pay of co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters. The company spent an…

Hollywood Flashback: Buffy Sainte-Marie Was Oscar’s First Indigenous Winner

hollywoodreporter.com From left: Lyricist Will Jennings and co-writers Buffy Sainte-Marie and Jack Nitzsche accepted the Oscar for best original song for “Up Where We Belong” from 'An Officer and…

The 25 Best New Movies to Stream in June 2023

thewrap.com Summer’s here, and if you’re looking for new movies to watch this June, we’ve got you covered. Newly streaming titles this month include the third (and final?) “Magic Mike”…

What Should Investors Make of These 3 Dividend Cuts?

marketbeat.com Regarding steak marinades and financial debt, reductions are good — but not so much with stock dividends. A board of director's decision to employ dividend cuts is usually…

Striking BIPOC Writers Say Their Struggle for Equity Continues After the WGA Strike Ends

thewrap.com From the picket lines, writers of color tell TheWrap about the challenges they face in the industry “I have to speak up, even when the strike is over,” said writer Joel Boyd…

The 17 best streaming services in 2023, from subscription platforms to live TV channels

businessinsider.com When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. There are many options to choose from if you're interested in subscribing to a…

‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’ on Top as U.K. May Box Office Lags 19% Behind 2022

variety.com The total U.K. and Ireland box office for May 2023 is £78.2 million ($97.7 million) which is 19% lower than May 2022, per numbers released by Comscore. Year-to-date 2023 is…

‘The Boys,’ ‘House of the Dragon’ and More Genre TV Shows Hoping to Break Through at Emmys

variety.com Could 2023 be the year of genre? Thanks to a pandemic that created a deep desire for escapist TV, there are more shows that fit into that box now than ever, many of which…

The Hollywood Reporter to Celebrate Inaugural Kids Power Issue With Family Day of Festivities in Los Angeles

hollywoodreporter.com The Hollywood Reporter announced Thursday that its inaugural Kids Power Issue — recognizing the top 50 power players in kids and family entertainment — will be celebrated…

Amazon reportedly in talks to bundle mobile phone service as Prime perk

theverge.com Amazon is reportedly considering offering mobile connectivity to its customers alongside a US Prime subscription, according to a report from Bloomberg. It’s said to have…

Amazon in talks to offer low-cost or free mobile service to Prime customers, report says

techcrunch.com Amazon is considering offering low-cost or possibly free nationwide mobile phone service to Prime subscribers in the United States, according to a new report from Bloomberg.…

‘Fellow Travelers’ Teaser Hints at Sweeping Love Story Amid Homophobia and Political Persecution (Video)

thewrap.com A trailer for Showtime’s upcoming political drama “Fellow Travelers” released Thursday, teasing Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey as star-crossed lovers who begin a romance…

Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023: How to Watch the Music Festival for Free

billboard.com All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the…

‘Queen of the Universe’ Judges Reveal What They’re Looking For in the Season 2 Winner

thewrap.com The first thing that struck returning “Queen of the Universe” judges Michelle Visage, Trixie Mattel and Vanessa Williams was how beautiful the Season 2 contestants were.…

Will ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Steal Box Office From ‘The Little Mermaid’?

thewrap.com While they’re both family-friendly films, the Disney remake and Sony animated film’s audiences skew differently Back in December 2018, “Into the Spider-Verse” hit theaters,…

The top Hollywood exec made $498 million in the last 5 years

cnbc.com While Hollywood TV and film writers are striking for moderate raises, the highest-paid entertainment executive was paid nearly half a billion dollars in the last five years,…

‘Queen Charlotte’ Takes Nielsen Streaming Crown In Debut Week, Prompting Surge In ‘Bridgerton’ Viewership

deadline.com Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story was crowned No. 1 on Nielsen’s streaming charts for the week of May 1 to May 7. The Bridgerton prequel series debuted on May 4 and saw an…

Verizon Bundles Netflix and Paramount+ With Showtime

hollywoodreporter.com Amid calls to build back the pay TV landscape, streaming rivals Netflix and Paramount+ are being bundled together via Verizon +Play. The telecom giant will see its…

Emmy-Eligible Music Specials Had Selena Gomez, Ed Sheeran, U2 and Others Showing a Different Side

variety.com More than ever, rock stars were TV stars in 2023 — in the form of subjects for television documentaries — and so were their brethren in pop, hip-hop, K-pop and Latin music.…

How to Watch ‘Queen of the Universe’ Season 2 for Free

billboard.com All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the…

‘My Ex-Friend’s Wedding’: Liza Koshy Joins Ariana DeBose, Amanda Seyfried & More In Sony Comedy

deadline.com has closed a deal to star opposite Ariana DeBose, Amanda Seyfried, Megan Stalter and Chloe Fineman in My Ex-Friend’s Wedding, the new comedy from director Kay Cannon…

Emmy Predictions: Documentary Series, Special, Hosted, Exceptional Merit

variety.com Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming…

Paramount+ Snaps Up Milli Vanilli Feature Doc

deadline.com A feature doc about controversial pop group Milli Vanilli has been picked up by Paramount+. The eponymous doc, which tells the story of the duo who were forced to return…

Verizon’s +Play is the first to bundle Netflix and Paramount+ with Showtime

techcrunch.com Verizon announced Thursday a new streaming bundle through its +Play subscription-aggregation hub that will combine Netflix’s premium plan and Paramount’s upcoming merged…

‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ Delivers Record Growth For 2022-23 TV Season With More Than 6.9B Minutes Viewed Across Platforms

deadline.com Viewers can’t seem to get enough of The Drew Barrymore Show. The syndicated talk show has delivered more than 6.9B minutes viewed season-to-date across platforms including…

TV Premiere Dates 2023: The Complete Guide

hollywoodreporter.com Tuesday, May 2 Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed (Peacock) 8 p.m.: The Rookie (ABC, finale) 9 p.m.: The Rookie: Feds (ABC, finale) 10 p.m.: Will Trent (ABC, finale)…

Verizon Intros First Bundle That Combines Netflix, Paramount+ With Showtime for a Discounted Price

variety.com For the first time, rival streaming services Netflix and Paramount+ are coming together in a price-discounted bundle, exclusively for Verizon wireless customers in the U.S.…

What the measurement and currency discussion really means to TV advertisers

digiday.com Major streaming video providers have recently made headlines by adopting new currencies for ad measurement, threatening Nielsen’s long-standing TV ratings monopoly.…

Disney Plus price: How much each plan costs and what different ad tiers offer

businessinsider.com When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Disney Plus has ad-free and ad-supported plans. Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Disney…

It's been a rough May for media stocks as fight for profitability escalates

aol.com It's been a rough May for media stocks following a slew of dismal quarterly earnings, coupled with an ongoing writers' strike that threatens to upend the industry the longer…

Critics’ Conversation: In the Shadow of ‘Succession,’ a TV Spring Full of Risks and Rewards

hollywoodreporter.com DANIEL FIENBERG: It’s hard to tell the story of Spring TV in 2023 without discussing HBO’s Succession and Barry, as well as Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso. Those three shows, two…

Pluto TV Streaming 200-Plus Movies Free This Summer, Including Indiana Jones and Mission: Impossible Films, ‘Titanic,’ ‘Forrest Gump’ and More

variety.com Pluto TV is reprising its summer movie event with a rotating batch of more than 200 films coming to the streaming service — all for the low price of free. The titles include…

‘Milli Vanilli’ Documentary Coming to Paramount+

billboard.com A new feature-length documentary detailing the story behind the ill-fated, chart-topping pop duo Milli Vanilli is coming to Paramount+. The project, simply titled Milli…

These 3 Streamers Are In The Best Position To Weather The Writers Strike

forbes.com The writers strike has moved into its second month with no apparent end in sight. The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers…

Dispatches From The Picket Lines, Day 30: Kim Kardashian Called Out, Writers & Musicians Band Together In NYC; Monsters, Lovers, Bagels Hit L.A. Streets

deadline.com As one of Reality TV’s royal family crossed the line, striking film and television writers joined forces on Wednesday in New York City with another group of culture workers…

The best new Star Trek show is free to watch on YouTube

polygon.com From Picard to Lower Decks, there are a quite a few Star Trek shows on Paramount Plus at the moment, but none of them are quite as good at capturing the series’ original…

Los Angeles District Attorney Decides Against Bringing Charges in Armie Hammer Sexual Misconduct Case

hollywoodreporter.com The Los Angeles District Attorney has chose not to go forward with charges against Armie Hammer stemming from a 2021 Los Angeles Police Department investigation, due to a…

Netflix's Franchise Strategy: Queen Charlotte and XO Kitty

thewrap.com The “Bridgerton” and “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” spin-offs are the latest examples of effective IP strategy outside the usual sci-fi or superhero fare Netflix’s…

Amazon Prime vs. Walmart Plus: Comparing the benefits of each service

businessinsider.com When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Amazon Prime and Walmart Plus are shipping subscription services with extra benefits…

Walmart's annual meeting is this week: Here's what you need to know

aol.com is set to hold its annual shareholders meeting events this week and thousands, virtually and in-person, are expected to hear about the state of the nation's largest retail…

Paramount stock rises another 6% as investors cheer Loop Capital upgrade, new investment deal

aol.com closed Tuesday's trading session more than 6% higher after Loop Capital upgraded the stock late last week, suggesting financial pressures surrounding the company will force…

Jimmi Simpson Inks With Brian DePersia’s Cognition For Management

deadline.com Actor Jimmi Simpson has taken on new representation, signing with Brian DePersia’s Cognition for management. An Emmy and BAFTA nominee, Simpson is perhaps best known for…

Where to watch Sevilla vs. Roma live stream for free online from anywhere

businessinsider.com Paulo Dybala. Getty/Paolo Bruno When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. This guide has everything you need to know about where…

MasterClass and Other Major Streaming Services Get Schooled in Post-Pandemic Pricing

pymnts.com As inflation drags on, consumers are showing a strong attachment to their streaming services, but even beloved sources of online entertainment and learning aren’t immune to…

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Trailer: The Turtles Battle Ice Cube’s Superfly In Seth Rogen-Produced Reboot

deadline.com UPDATED, 7 AM: Paramount has released the official trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Seth Rogen’s new take on the franchise. Watch it above. PREVIOUS,…

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