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The Emerging Market For Film And Television Participation Rights
Brian Doyle, M&A Partner at Ross Bennet Smith. The television shows that dominate awards season, from Succession and Game of Thrones to The White Lotus, have something in common. Behind these shows are creators, actors, writers and directors with…
How to Watch American TV Outside the US in 2026
Want to watch US TV live from abroad? Go to a channel's website, hit the “Live” page, press “Play,” and you get an error instead. You're probably reading this because geo-restrictions already got in your way. Most…
Sundance Institute Sets Talent Development Pact With UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
UCLA 'S School of Theater, Film and Television and the Sundance Institute have set a collaboration to develop the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers. The five-year agreement is targeted to begin in September. The pact combines UCLA's…
Best TVs For Bright Rooms 2026 - Forbes Vetted
As a tech editor and Imaging Science Foundation Level One-certified calibrator, I've tested dozens of TVs over the past seven years—and when I'm testing a panel, I place it in my sun-soaked living room. My favorite pick overall for the best…
Local TV news needs more leverage over networks to survive: Carr
(NewsNation) — The local television journalist is still one of the most trusted reporters in a community, and the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) believes their jobs are in danger unless their companies are allowed to…
NAB: NextGen TV Represents 'an Essential Investment in the Future of Free, Local Television
As broadcasters await a decision from the FCC to shut down the current ATSC 1.0 broadcast format, the industry's leading lobbyist is reiterating its support for ATSC 3.0, (aka “NextGen TV”). Since last October, when the FCC voted on a…
TV fan highlights 6 'hidden gems' from HBO, including drama by The Wire creator
From megahits like Game of Thrones and The White Lotus, to all-time classics like Band of Brothers and The Wire, HBO is synonymous with top-tier TV. While any television fan worth their salt has seen most of the network's big hits, there's always…
Philadelphia's rich history of children's television includes 'Double Dare' and a golden age of local hosts like Chief Halftown and Captain Noah
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) A generation of kids who grew up watching “Double Dare” dreamed of picking a giant nose or riding…
TV tonight: Jennifer Garner and Chloë Sevigny star in glossy girlie trip drama
This glossy drama about wealthy women who head off on a girls' weekend is the perfect chaser for anyone who raced through Two Weeks in August. After her husband dies, celebrity cook Hollis Shaw (Jennifer Garner) organises a bougie trip with four…
FCC to repeal 39% TV ownership cap in boost for Trump-friendly news orgs
The Federal Communications Commission will vote to repeal the National Television Ownership Rule that is supposed to prevent a single broadcast station owner from reaching more than 39 percent of all TV households in the US. The proposed change…
George Santos' next gig? Reality TV show contestant
NEW YORK — George Santos has worn many hats: Swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant. In September, Santos will appear on the fifth season of Fox's “Special Forces: World's…
The FCC sets the stage for a showdown over local TV ownership - Poynter
The Federal Communications Commission will vote Aug. 6 on a proposal that could dramatically reshape local TV ownership by loosening long-standing limits on how many stations a single company can own. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the vote…
Clarkson's Farm fans call for Chris Packham to be 'removed from TV' after rant
Chris Packham during his Clarkson's Farm rant Clarkson's Farm and Celebrity Gogglebox viewers have started a petition to 'remove' Chris Packham from TV following what they call his 'sweeping, unfounded statements' about Jeremy Clarkson's series.
The Best 4K Smart TVs for Watching Live Sports
Some of the best TV screens are designed to bring your favorite blockbusters to life, but watching fast-paced games is a different story. If you're looking for the best TVs for sports, now is one of the smartest times of the year to shop as new…
Philadelphia's rich history of children's television includes 'Double Dare' and a golden age of local hosts like Chief Halftown and Captain Noah
A generation of kids who grew up watching “Double Dare” dreamed of picking a giant nose or riding down the sundae slide. The children's game show, which mixed trivia, physical challenges and an obstacle course, is credited with…
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