Oriana Schwindt
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The Gentrification of American Cities
Oriana Schwindt joins City Journal contributing editor Aaron Renn to discuss Schwindt’s seven-month-long journey to municipalities near the geographic center of every U.S. state, and what she found there: the curious “sameness” of American cities. Schwindt chronicled her travels in a recent article for New York. In gentrifying neighborhoods across the country, visitors are practically guaranteed… → Read More
Blockchain can disrupt the media industry in multiple ways
The applications for blockchain tech in media may not be quite as obvious as in other industries, but a growing number of startups and legacy conglomerates have been kicking the tires on the tech. → Read More
FX+ is growing while staying tethered to pay TV
Two and a half years ago, FX Networks CEO John Landgraf indicated the network was in no hurry to go over the top. "We need to fix the existing business model," Landgraf said at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in January 2016. → Read More
Prineville, Oregon – Centerville, USA –
A booming housing market, the upcoming eclipse, and “globalist conspiracies.” This is Prineville, Oregon. → Read More
Alec Baldwin to host 'Saturday Night Live' for 17th time on Feb. 11
Alec Baldwin has been appearing as now-President Donald Trump on "Saturday Night Live" for quite a while, but only in the capacity of a guest. On Feb. 11, he'll return again as host.This will be Baldwin's 17th time delivering the monologue from the stage at Studio 8H, giving him a new record for most times hosting the show. Ed Sheeran will be the musical guest for the occasion. → Read More
Why Premiere Week Still Matters In 2016: Kiefer Sutherland And ‘Chicago P.D.’ Face Off Against TV’s Best Fall Picks
Even in an on-demand world, networks will debut new seasons of more than 50 series in one week. Here’s why. → Read More
Lionsgate (LGF) Buys Starz (STRZA): Winners And Losers In Massive $4.4B Deal
The independent studio will provide a big boost to the network that airs “Outlander” and “Power.” → Read More
Why Brexit Is A Big Win For Netflix (NFLX), And A Loss For TV-Makers In Battle For International Rights
Production for shows like "Game of Thrones" is only half the battle. International rights are big business. → Read More
What Brexit Could Mean For ‘Game Of Thrones,’ ‘Outlander,’ And Other Shows Filming In The UK
Could “Game of Thrones” and its $100 million budget make their own exit? And what about the Scots of “Outlander”? → Read More
Stop Writing HBO’s Obituary: ‘Vinyl’ Cancellation And ‘Game Of Thrones’ Finale Stoke Doomsday Fantasies
“Vinyl” has flopped and “Game of Thrones” will end someday, but that doesn’t mean the premium channel’s days are numbered. → Read More
Confessions Of A Millennial Nielsen Viewer: Here’s What It Feels Like To Decide What Stays On TV
The TV industry hinges on the viewing habits of just 40,000 households measured by Nielsen. Anna Waigand lived in one. → Read More
Netflix (NFLX) Is Still Winning The Streaming Wars Against Hulu And Amazon, By A Country Mile
Netflix usage is nearly eight times that of competitor Amazon Video, according to traffic analysis from Sandvine. → Read More
How Much Is Philippe Dauman’s Viacom Exit Package Worth? Try Two ‘Zoolander 2s’
If Sumner Redstone's goal is to remove Philippe Dauman as CEO, it could cost the media company more than $100 million. → Read More
Viacom (VIAB) CEO Philippe Dauman Kicked Off Board Of Directors By Sumner Redstone
Philippe Dauman, who had been chairman since February, was among five directors removed by media mogul Sumner Redstone. → Read More
Seth Meyers Is The Late Night Host We All Thought Stephen Colbert Would Be
“Late Night With Seth Meyers” has emerged as the unlikeliest of broadcast late-night shows: essential daily viewing. → Read More
Why Dish Network Is An Unsung Hero: TV Blackouts Are Bad, But Price Hikes Are Worse
No other company shows the same willingness to fight higher fees, at the cost of huge programming blackouts. → Read More
Can Gay Men Give Blood? After Orlando Massacre, Activists Renew Calls To Lift Ban Rooted In 1980s AIDS Crisis
Men who haven't had sex with other men for 12 months can donate blood, but gay rights activists say that isn't enough. → Read More
Rooster McConaughey And Butch Gilliam Want To Make America Great Again, One Investment At A Time
In their CNBC seres "West Texas Investors Club," Rooster McConaughey and Butch Gilliam look to put the conscience back in investing. → Read More
Netflix And Hulu Aren’t Killing Cable TV Yet, But Industry Faces Challenges Through 2020
Subscription-only online video services in the U.S. — Netflix and the like — will be raking in $10.4 billion a year by 2020, but traditional TV is still king, says a report. → Read More
‘Mr. Robot’ Sells Out: Why Is A Show About Wealth Redistribution Hawking $118 Sneakers In Chelsea?
How do you market a show about a character who loathes marketing? Ask fans to spend $118 on light-up sneakers. → Read More