For decades, the biggest star at ESPN was ESPN. That’s changing as it transitions from cable dominance to a much less certain streaming future.
Category: Television
Behind CNN Turmoil, a Series of Shattered Friendships
David Zaslav, the chief executive of Warner Bros. Discovery, was friends with some of the network’s biggest names. That didn’t matter when their jobs were on the line.
SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood Studios Agree to Deal to End Actors’ Strike
The agreement all but ends one of the longest labor crises in the history of the entertainment industry. Union members still have to approve the deal.
How Phoenix Fans Watch Their Teams May Change How You Watch Yours
Numerous franchises are expected to overhaul their local media deals, returning games to free networks. The transition is underway in Arizona.
Hollywood Turns to Actors’ Strike After Writers Agree to Deal
The studios and the actors’ union haven’t spoken for more than two months, but a deal is needed before the entertainment industry can fully return.
Progress in Hollywood Writers’ Strike Negotiations, but No Deal Yet
A third straight day of bargaining between the studios and the union ended without an agreement. Talks will continue on Saturday.
Rupert Murdoch’s Retirement Raises the Curtain on His Next Act
The media mogul has stepped back from the forefront of his empire, but there’s likely more to come — like a step to cement power for his son Lachlan.
Veteran Studio Negotiator Faces Striking Writers and Actors
Carol Lombardini, the studio voice in union talks, values a low profile. That hasn’t kept striking writers and actors from casting her as a villain.
As Hollywood Strikes Roll On, Viewers Catch Up With a TV Glut
After years of being inundated with new shows, some are using a pause in production to finally watch all the stuff they missed when it came out.
How ESPN Went From Disney’s Financial Engine to Its Problem
The sports juggernaut continues to earn billions of dollars for Disney, but profits are down and opportunities for growth have dwindled.