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The Battle For Brand Attention On Streaming TV
Commercials have always been a part of the television viewing experience. But on streaming TV, the ads often feel more disruptive, oddly placed and seemingly too long. There seems to be more of an imperative to skip them altogether—either…
Brandon Sanderson's 'Skyward' TV Series Adaptation in the Works
Sci-fi author Brandon Sanderson ‘s Skyward novel is getting a TV series adaptation from Tomorrow Studios (One Piece, Let The Right One In). Sanderson is on board to write the pilot, along with Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen (Dollhouse…
Apple TV went from industry skepticism to Cannes Lions recognition under Eddy Cue
Cannes Lions is honoring Apple Services chief Eddy Cue after Apple turned its once-questioned Apple TV push into a credible prestige entertainment business with growing influence in Hollywood. Cue will receive Cannes Lions' Entertainment Person of…
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: May 20th, 2026
The economy and the markets are 'under surveillance' as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. Listen to Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern for the top interviews from Bloomberg Surveillance Television. And join…
Summer House's Luke Gulbranson Is Done With Reality TV. He Wants Congress
What happens when a former reality TV star decides to go into politics? Ten years ago, that resume would have resulted in almost immediate dismissal. But in post-Trump America, the path to public office isn't exactly typical anymore. So when Luke…
Two million Brits won't be able to watch television by year 2035
Plans to switch off Freeview within the next decade could leave almost two million households without access to television. Back in 2012 the last analogue TV signals were switched off and people watched their televisions via a digital signal, and…
'Late Show' no more: Late-night TV's future uncertain as Colbert bows out
It's almost lights out at “The Late Show,” as Stephen Colbert gets ready to say goodbye this week, and he may not be the last. CBS's cancelation of “The Late Show,” first launched in 1993 with original host David…
This Season, Watercooler TV Fell by the Wayside
The following article is an excerpt from the new edition of “ IndieWire's The Lead Up,” a weekly newsletter in which our Awards Editor Marcus Jones takes readers on the awards trail, interviewing key figures responsible for some of…
Despite sale, Court TV still has a presence in Atlanta
“We have definitely reduced the number of live hours,” Abrams said. “We view that as a reinvestment into future projects with Court TV on YouTube and beyond.” Vinnie Politan (left) on his first revamped 'Vinnie Politan…
'He had a unique ability to be human': late-night TV says goodbye to Stephen Colbert
Hugh Jackman sang a parody of Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline. Bette Midler performed a satirical rewrite of Wind Beneath My Wings. John Lithgow wrote and recited a poem entitled The Mighty Colbert. Jake Tapper hand delivered a painting of Colbert as…
Amazon Prime's NBA playoff coverage was an alienating, strangely visionary experiment in anti-TV
Game 7 in the NBA playoffs: a chance to kick back, enjoy the drama of a winner-takes-all shootout between basketball's big beasts, and … switch over from your regular TV provider to Amazon Prime? The excitement drains from the occasion at…
Big Media is ditching cable TV. Versant CEO Mike Lazarus says cable can still be a good business.
Big Media companies have spent the last few years trying to get out of the cable TV business because cable TV is in permanent decline. That seems like a problem for Versant CEO Mike Lazarus: His newly public company is composed primarily of cable…
IATSE Endorses LA Mayor Karen Bass for Reelection: 'Fighting for Film and Television Workers Her Whole Career
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has received IATSE's endorsement for reelection, just one day after discussing Hollywood jobs with TheWrap. “Karen Bass has been fighting for film and television workers her whole career,” the California…
Family Entertainment Television signs measurement deal with Videoamp
VideoAmp has reached an agreement with Family Entertainment Television (FETV) to serve as the broadcaster's first alternative currency provider for its core channel and the family-friendly cable network Family Movie Classics (FMC), the companies…
Samsung's giant art TV is $1,500 off until midnight
Samsung's The Frame TVs are for people who don't want their living room dominated by a giant black rectangle, but they still cost giant-black-rectangle money — and then some. Today's Samsung flash sale softens that a fair bit, especially if…
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