Category: Industry News
How to Watch the 2023 U.S. Elections
by Bill Frost | Sep 7, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
On Tuesday, November 7, Americans will vote in the 2023 off-year elections. Since we’re in an odd-numbered year, these aren’t technically midterm elections, but they’ll still be referred to as such by some media outlets. On the ballots this year are several gubernatorial and state legislative elections, as well as citizen initiatives and mayoral contests.
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Why Are ABC and ESPN Not Available on Charter? Your Questions Answered
by Alex Kerai | Sep 6, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
Since Thursday, August 31, Disney channels have been blacked out for Charter Spectrum customers—affecting nearly 15 million people across the U.S., including major markets in New York City and Los Angeles.
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Disney+ Cancels Completed ‘Spiderwick Chronicles’ and ‘Nautilus.’ Could They Air Elsewhere?
by Alex Kerai | Sep 1, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’ and ‘Nautilus’ wrapped production and were then canceled at Disney+ to save the company money. So what happens now? Both shows could air elsewhere, and Disney is helping shop the shows.
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Taylor Swift’s Eras Concert Film Comes to Theaters This Fall: How to See It and Get Tickets
by Alex Kerai | Aug 31, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour is coming exclusively to movie theaters this fall. It is the first time Swift has embarked on a theatrical release, and it comes as studios are delaying movies because of the writers’ and actors’ strike.
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Unions on Strike at Venice: What the Strike Means for Promotion and Premieres
by Alex Kerai | Aug 30, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
The Venice Film Festival kicks off the fall festival circuit—and awards season—this weekend, but many writers and actors will not be present for premieres due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Some independent films have received publicity waivers from SAG-AFTRA, allowing their cast to promote them.
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AMC Shows Will Stream on Max: Which Shows and For How Long?
by Alex Kerai | Aug 29, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
Seven shows from AMC Networks will start streaming on Max in September, adding over 200 episodes to the streamer’s content library.
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‘Dune’ Delayed to March. Here’s Where Other Fall Movies Stand
by Alex Kerai | Aug 29, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
Summer movies are bringing the box office back, with Barbie bringing in over $155 million during its opening weekend and Oppenheimer hitting $80 million. But studios are beginning to remove late summer and fall movies from their schedule, citing the SAG-AFTRA strike as the main reason for the move.
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ABC Airing ‘The Golden Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Thursdays This Fall
by Alex Kerai | Aug 25, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
ABC updated its strike-proof fall schedule with a Thursday block dedicated to The Bachelor franchise. The new offering from the franchise, The Golden Bachelor, will premiere at 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, with lead Gerry Turner.
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CNN Launching Hub on Max: What Does This Mean for Viewers?
by Alex Kerai | Aug 24, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
After tabling CNN+ over a year ago, Warner Bros. Discovery announced it would add a CNN Hub to Max with new originals and live programming. CNN Max Live News will include a 24/7 live news feed and original programming exclusive to Max subscribers.
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National Cinema Day Is Back With $4 Movie Tickets
by Bill Frost | Aug 24, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
Fall is looming, but the summer movie season isn’t over yet: On Sunday, August 27, National Cinema Day 2023 kicks off a full day of $4 theater tickets to your favorite flicks of the summer, new releases, and classic re-releases. It was such a hit in 2022 that the National Cinema Foundation is going annual with it.
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