Can Comcast Save Cable TV With a Channel Rollup Company?
Comcast is considering a spinoff its cable channels into a publicly traded company — is a rollup of misfit cable brands next? Source: Can Comcast Save Cable TV With a Channel Rollup Company?
Comedians in Court as U.K. Trial Kicks Off Over Sitcom ‘Copied’ by Steve Coogan’s Production Company
London’s High Court could have been mistaken for the Comedy Store on Monday after a stellar line-up of entertainers took to the witness stand to testify in a case over a “copied” sitcom. Comedian Harry Deansway, who filed the lawsuit … Continued
Political Ads Drive Advertising Surge at Fox News Owner Fox Corp.
The company reported net income of $832 million, double the profits from a year ago. Source: Political Ads Drive Advertising Surge at Fox News Owner Fox Corp.
BBC chair: Don’t let public service broadcast success be a bygone age
Dr Shah will say public service broadcasters like the BBC are a “very British success story” when he speaks to a group of TV industry figures in Leeds on Tuesday.But amid the rise of streaming, Dr Shah, who became chair … Continued
J-Pop Group Atarashii Gakko! on Bringing Their Music to a Global Audience and Why Normal Is “a Bit Boring”
The charismatic members of the four-piece group have had a busy year between attention-grabbing Coachella performances, a new album and a world tour. Source: J-Pop Group Atarashii Gakko! on Bringing Their Music to Global Fans
Pushing Buttons: the biggest flop in video game history caps off a brutal year for game development
Sony is shutting down Firewalk, the studio behind its live-service flop, Concord. It’s the biggest, most expensive casualty of an increasingly crowded hero shooter market – and it won’t be the last. Source: Pushing Buttons: the biggest flop in video … Continued