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Why Max Decided to Lose ‘HBO’ in Its Name
30Dec By adminNo Comments
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Why Max Decided to Lose ‘HBO’ in Its Name

Warner Bros. Discovery sliced “HBO” from the name of its “HBO Max” streaming service earlier this year, sacrificing a seminal television brand name to convince consumers that it offers more than HBO’s style of programming.But the company is navigating a difficult time in streaming, as a growing mountain of competitors scramble for subscription fees and ad revenue. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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‘Extended Family’ Review: A Subversive Split From Sitcom Tropes
28Dec By adminNo Comments
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‘Extended Family’ Review: A Subversive Split From Sitcom Tropes

A network situation comedy that is genuinely funny doesn’t come along every weeknight at 8:30, or most weeknights at 8:30, and even if the producers passed on the most obvious title—“Post-Modern Family”—their new “Extended Family” has legs. Jokes. Jon Cryer’s scrupulous comedic timing. And a premise that even 20 years ago would have had the old Legion of Decency writhing on the floor: happy divorce.Does it help that it isn’t so happy? The creation of writer-actor-producer Mike O’Malley starring Mr. Cryer and Abigail Spencer, “Extended Family” is based on two pillars of classical sitcom philosophy—people’s intentions are good and they are not as smart as they think. As we are told by Jim and Julia—directly to the camera, which is how much information is exchanged—their marriage had basical...
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Tom Smothers, Comedian of Smothers Brothers Fame, Dies at 86
27Dec By adminNo Comments
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Tom Smothers, Comedian of Smothers Brothers Fame, Dies at 86

Tom Smothers, half of the famed Smothers Brothers comedy duo that helped shape network television, has died. He was 86. Smothers died Tuesday, according to the National Comedy Center. He recently had cancer, said the comedy museum in Jamestown, N.Y. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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‘Car Masters: Rust to Riches’ Review: Hot Rods in the Rough
12Dec By adminNo Comments
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‘Car Masters: Rust to Riches’ Review: Hot Rods in the Rough

Any adult exposed or subjected to the repartee of the very young may have noticed the evolution of “satisfying.” It no longer means “meeting expectations,” or quieting some primal urge. It refers to a sensory response—glee, comfort—in response to certain very tactile acts. The night before Thanksgiving, for instance, a TV news announcer’s child described the blowing up of the Macy’s parade balloons as “satisfying.” There are hundreds of videos on YouTube devoted to the “oddly satisfying,” short bits that involve slime, goo, paint, cake frosting and ball bearings. My personal thing would be the breaking of the sugary burnt surface on a bowl of crème brûlée, though one needn’t actually do anything, or eat anything, to be satisfied.All of which might explain the romance viewers have had with...
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Netflix Releases Full Viewership Data for First Time
12Dec By adminNo Comments
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Netflix Releases Full Viewership Data for First Time

Updated Dec. 12, 2023 4:02 pm ETNetflix released its first-ever engagement report, revealing the viewership of its top programming through the first six months of the year.The streaming giant has previously declined to release specific data on viewership of all its programs. The engagement report released Tuesday reports hours viewed for over 18,000 titles, including Netflix originals and licensed content.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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He Helped Usher in the Reality TV Era. Now He’s Writing a New Hollywood Playbook
11Dec By adminNo Comments
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He Helped Usher in the Reality TV Era. Now He’s Writing a New Hollywood Playbook

Dec. 11, 2023 10:00 am ETTimes are tough for much of Hollywood. For Brent Montgomery, it has been a banner year. The founder of an entertainment company with ABC late-night star Jimmy Kimmel on board as a partner, Montgomery produces content for traditional TV networks and streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu. He also backs internet celebrities and manages talent. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Tucker Carlson Is Launching His Own Streaming Service
11Dec By adminNo Comments
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Tucker Carlson Is Launching His Own Streaming Service

Tucker Carlson is launching his own subscription streaming service, people familiar with the matter said, the former Fox News host’s official foray into paid content after months of posting videos on X.The service, Tucker Carlson Network, is expected to go live on Monday, the people said. It will be home to at least five different shows by midweek, they said, including interviews, short-form videos and monologues.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Former CNN Boss Jeff Zucker Eyes Unlikely Next Role: British Media Mogul
9Dec By adminNo Comments
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Former CNN Boss Jeff Zucker Eyes Unlikely Next Role: British Media Mogul

Jeff Zucker ran NBC’s “Today” show as a young executive producer and was CNN’s boss for nearly a decade. Now, the television veteran is angling for a very different assignment: turn conservative British news publications into global brands. Zucker is heading an investment group that has become the top contender to buy the Telegraph and the Spectator, a newspaper and a magazine that are both more than 150 years old. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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