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Daily Archives : Aug 8, 2018

Poll: Almost Half of Republicans Think Trump Should Be Able to Shut Down News Outlets

Nearly half of Republicans surveyed in a recent poll indicated they believe the president should have the power to shut down news outlets for “bad behavior,” with 44% of GOP respondents expressing that opinion, USA Today reports. The results of…

How ‘New’ Will the ‘New Fox’ Be?

Dana Walden didn’t waste a single second before addressing what was on everyone’s minds during Fox’s day at the TCA summer press tour at the Beverly Hilton hotel. It was to be the last time in that venue the Fox…

WndrCo Announces Initial Capital Raise of $1 Billion for New Media Platform

Press release from WndrCo, Aug. 7, 2018: WndrCo announced today that it had closed an initial funding round for “NewTV” [working title], raising $1 billion. Led by Meg Whitman and Jeffrey Katzenberg, NewTV brings together the best of Silicon Valley…

Disney-ABC Inks Development Deal With Tamron Hall

Press release from ABC, Aug. 8, 2018: Disney|ABC announced today that it has entered into a development holding agreement with award-winning TV anchor and journalist Tamron Hall. The studio will work with Hall to create and develop a daytime talk…

CBS Secures U.S. Format Rights to International Smash Hit ‘Love Island’ for New Series Order Produced by ITV Entertainment

Press release from CBS, Aug. 8, 2018: CBS has secured the U.S. format rights for the smash U.K. and international reality series “Love Island” from ITV Studios and Motion Content Group, with the new series to be produced by ITV…