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Edinburgh Television Festival Advisory Chair Adam Hawkins Urges Industry To 'Embrace Change' In Confab's Final Year In Scotland
“If this Edinburgh is all about embracing change and embracing the future, then maybe we should do the same with the festival.” That's the verdict from Adam Hawkins, the advisory chair of the final ever Edinburgh Television Festival…
Elevate Actors Fellowship Class Of 2026 Set By Sony Pictures Television
EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures Television has its Elevate Actors Fellowship Class of 2026. The 10 fellows selected from more than 5,400 applicants are Alita LaShae, Anish Chandak, Haley Lohrli, Ivan Mok, Jackie Tien, JJ Maley, Laurie Magers, Omete…
How 'Sopranos' star Vincent Pastore helped create the single greatest television season of all time
Fans of the 'Sopranos' are still reeling from the loss of beloved star Vincent Pastore over the weekend. The veteran actor known for playing Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero on the HBO crime drama was found dead in his Bronx home, and although he…
As lockout looms, Braves' Battery revenue surges while TV costs rise
On an earnings call Wednesday, Atlanta Braves executives made no direct mention of the elephant in the room, the looming lockout that could threaten the 2027 Major League Baseball season. But the Braves nonetheless shared information relevant to…
Connected TV & OTT: How Brands Can Maximize The Big-Screen Opportunity
Adam Ortman is CEO and founder of Kinetic319, a leading marketing agency rooted in cutting-edge strategy and consumer psychology. Connected TV is where attention lives. Once viewed as purely experimental, connected TV (CTV), over-the-top…
OnlyFans At 85? Popular Television Actress Explains Why
An 85-year-old starlet is joining OnlyFans and she's got an interesting reason for joining up now. Donna Mills says that she's picking up the online platform because it allows her the chance to be closer with her fans. The Knots Landing star told…
Jean-Christophe Novelli's family life away from TV cameras and fame
Jean-Christophe Novelli has built a career many aspiring chefs could only dream of. The French chef, who is currently appearing on ITV's The Heat alongside former Love Island star Olivia Attwood and Master Chef Australia, has spent decades at the…
Nick Knowles: TV presenter buys stake in Cornish Pirates
Brent Pilnick BBC Sport England Television presenter Nick Knowles has become a shareholder in Champ Rugby side Cornish Pirates. The presenter, best known for shows such as DIY SOS and National Lottery: Who Dares Wins, is the latest person to join…
TV review: 'Ted Lasso' returns with kindness, growth
From left, Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis and Tanya Reynolds star in 'Ted Lasso' Season 4, on Apple TV+ Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ From left, Jeremy Swift, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple and Jason Sudeikis star in 'Ted Lasso' Season 4…
Your favorite TV show has taken years to return. How did we get here?
There's a moment early in the fourth season of “Ted Lasso” when Keeley Jones, the bubbly marketing guru played by Juno Temple, stands before AFC Richmond's shareholders and announces the launch of the English soccer club's…
Sterling Point review - this teen drama from Gossip Girl's creators is brilliant escapist TV
I'll be honest: I was prepared to grit my teeth through Sterling Point, Prime Video's newest coming-of-age offering, which I dismissed as another by-the-numbers high-school drama. The show follows a type-A teen on a journey of sun-dappled…
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Dish TV names Varun Jha as CBO of digital platform VZY
Dish TV India has appointed Varun Jha as chief business officer (CBO) of VZY, its connected digital entertainment platform, as the company looks to expand its digital and non-DTH entertainment business. In his new role, Jha will oversee VZY's…
Olivia Attwood addresses Pete Wicks' appearance in live TV admission
Olivia Attwood has set the record straight on a detail about Pete Wicks. The former Love Island star began dating The Only Way is Essex legend Pete earlier this year, after her split from Bradley Dack. They had been in a public relationship for…
The best 98-inch TVs of 2026: Expert tested
Brands like Hisense, Samsung, and more have introduced truly cinema-sized TVs with new 98-, 115-inch size, and even 130-inch size classes. These gigantic TVs offer movie theater-quality experiences in the comfort of your own home, with…
TV & Film Writing Jobs Really Have Plummeted Since 2020
If it feels like there are far less writers working in film and television nowadays, that's because there are. The WGA West ‘s latest data shows that 27% fewer members reported any earnings in 2025 compared to peak employment three years…
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