Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that ESPN plans to offer its flagship channel as a stand-alone streaming service in the coming years. This would be a change from ESPN+, which currently offers the network’s streaming catalog of programming and a live feed of ESPN channels with a cable login. No cable or satellite […]
How Can You Spot a ‘Ted Lasso’ Fan From a ‘Succession’ Fan?
“Succession” and “Ted Lasso” are both popular comedy-drama hybrids that run the table in their respective Emmy categories, and they’re both halfway through their (potentially) final seasons, which conclude later this month. Yet for two shows that seem to have a lot in common, they couldn’t be more different in their appeal. The former’s a […]
Scripted TV Fans More Likely to Support Labor Unions, Plus Other Writers Strike ...
After failing to reach a contract agreement, Hollywood film and TV writers are on strike for the first time in 15 years. The Writers Guild of America members, who begin picketing on Tuesday, seek higher pay and security in response to rapid changes brought on by the streaming era. Not every type of show will […]
Ticketmaster a Headliner as Live Music Events Continue Pandemic Recovery
With one flip of the calendar, we step further into prime concert, festival, and live event season. Last year was a big year for the live entertainment industry following years of pandemic cancellations and empty venues. One of the world’s largest event promoters, Live Nation Entertainment, reported record concert attendance in 2022 from over 43,600 […]
As Netflix Shuts Down Its DVD Service, Where Does the Home Video Market Stand?
Last week brought the news of Netflix ending its DVD rental-by-mail operation, which was the company’s first way into millions of American households. Although Netflix has shifted its focus to streaming in a big way over the past decade, it still offered disc delivery for movie and TV fans looking for a broader selection, better […]
Carlson, Lemon Exits Likely to Cause Disruption for Fox and CNN Viewership
Monday brought a pair of high-profile separations in the cable news world. Fox News announced its decision to part ways with Tucker Carlson, followed shortly by news of Don Lemon’s departure from CNN. Although neither network provided much in the way of specifics, the firings seemed to catch both anchors – and the entire media […]