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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…
The best 75-inch TVs of 2026: Expert tested
A 75-inch TV can give you an at-home cinematic experience without feeling like it's taking over your space. At the top of the list of best 75-inch TVs, you'll find the names you expect like Samsung, Sony, and LG. Sets from brands like Samsung…
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…
Hearst Television to acquire full ownership of A+E Global Media
Hearst Television has agreed to acquire the Walt Disney Company's 50 percent stake in cable networks programmer A+E Global Media in a deal valued at over $1 billion, the companies announced this week. On Tuesday, Hearst said it expects to close on…
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…
Book showcases Australian retro TV from Skippy to Hey Hey It's Saturday
Ian Collis was a young boy in the late 1950s when his neighbours bought a television. Collis, the author of Retro Television: What We Watched Back in the Day, used to gather with his siblings by the window to catch a glimpse of what the family next…
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…
Eight-episode seasons are ruining TV. Bring back the 22-episode binge
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. When I talk about my teenage self, there are two pieces of personal lore I always feel inclined to share. The first is that iconic television series…
This Fire TV Stick 4K Select Is Now 45% Off as Amazon Goes Big on Streaming Devices
Just about every new TV you could purchase these days is a bona fide smart TV. The value of streaming media players like a Fire TV Stick or Roku used to be being able to upgrade an old “dumb” TV to add on smart streaming capabilities.
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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…
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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