Amy Maclean
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Programming
Standalone Starz Sees Bundles, Partnerships & More IP Ahead
Starz got its chance to shine Thursday in its first earnings report since being spun off from Lionsgate , with President/CEO Jeffrey Hirsch tackling consolidation possibilities and growth opportunities.
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Programming
Syndeo Embarks on Cable Industry Documentary
You oughta be in pictures, cable. And the Syndeo Institute at the Cable Center is working to make it happen.
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Programming
ESPN Unveiling Just the Beginning of Modern DTC World
We continue to await the full rollout of what Charter is billing as its “seamless entertainment experience,” which includes the integration of DTC apps, but it’s clear the DTC world is changing.
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Programming
Upfront Out Front: NBCU, Fox Corp. Make Their Pitches
Economic concerns may be in the headlines, but networks still pulled out all the stops for the splashy spectacle of the network upfronts Monday. They also announced some real news.
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Programming
Disney Bullish on Streaming After Upbeat Quarter
Disney spent a bulk of its earnings call Wednesday talking about the announcement of a new theme park resort opening in Abu Dhabi, but streaming continued to generate momentum as the House of Mouse gets ready for a big test with ESPN going direct-to-consumer in the fall.
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Programming
Weir On the Art of Paramount’s Hitmaking
Paramount Global’s made plenty of headlines over its pending Skydance merger as well as a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris. So you might not have noticed the steady stream of hits it’s delivering.
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Programming
Mom’s the Word at Hallmark Channel
When it comes to reality TV, motherhood is often portrayed in a harsh or under-respected light.
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Programming
What We’re Reading: ‘What She’s Hiding’
What happens when a former Court TV and Comedy Central exec writes a thriller? A pretty good mystery with legal doings intertwined with steady, dry wit.
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Programming
Q&A: Cox New Content Head Mark Gathen on Exploring OTT
With Suzanne Fenwick retiring as Cox’s content chief at the end of the year, Mark Gathen stepped into the role at the start of 2025.
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Programming
Five Qs: Curtis Symonds Reflects on HBCU GO, DEI’s Future
Curtis Symonds has done a little of everything. In this interview, he talks about where HBCU GO is headed as well as what the current political climate on DEI means for the industry.