Business
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Fuji TV Bosses Resign Following Sexual Misconduct Scandal Around Host
The president and chairperson are out after complaints of a lack of transparency surrounding Masahiro Nakai in Japan
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Banijay Entertainment Sets Steve Matthews and Johannes Jensen as Co-Heads of Scripted
The newly promoted pair will both report to chief business officer Frédéric Balmary
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6,000 Hollywood Workers Urge Film and TV to Stay in LA to Help City Rebuild After Wildfires
Julie Bowen, Alison Brie, Judy Reyes, Noah Wyle, Fiona Dourif and Tom Ellis all signed the petition
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Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Pay Package Rises 30% to $41.1 Million in 2024
Iger is slated to lead the media conglomerate through the end of 2026
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NBCUniversal Unveils Leadership Restructuring Ahead of Cable Spinoff, Launches Universal Television Entertainment Group
The division, which brings programming for its TV studios, NBC Entertainment, Bravo and Peacock under one roof, will be led by Frances Berwick, Pearlena Igbokwe, Liz Jenkins and Jenny Storms
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Sony Pictures Television’s 19 Entertainment Names Joey Arbagey as EVP of Music
The former Epic Records exec will run “American Idol’s” music business
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Liz Wise Lyall Returns to Lifetime as SVP of Scripted Programming and Development
In her new role, the executive will lead the network’s movie production strategy and scripted co-productions
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment President David Haddad to Exit After 12 Years
The gaming executive will remain with the company for the next three months to assist in finding his replacement
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NBCUniversal Unscripted Boss Corie Henson to Exit in Restructuring
Since 2022, the executive has overseen hits like “America’s Got Talent,” “The Voice,” “The Traitors” and “Love Island”
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Comcast Launches Xfinity Sports & News TV Package for $70 Per Month
The new offering is aimed at competing with YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV
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Complaints of Bias, ‘News Distortion’ Against CBS, ABC and NBC Reinstated by Trump-Appointed FCC Chair
Brendan Carr’s predecessor said the complaints were “seeking to weaponize” the agency and were “at odds” with the First Amendment
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‘South Park’ Streaming Rights Battle Between Paramount and WBD Moves to Discovery Stage
A judge denied Paramount’s motion to dismiss an “unjust enrichment” claim filed by Warner Bros.
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Starz/Max Bundle Launches on Prime Video for $20.99 Per Month
The offering, which is available on the Amazon-owned streamer for a limited time, marks savings of approximately 25%
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NBCUniversal Promotes Michael Bonner to President of Global TV Distribution, Justin Che to Home Entertainment President
Che will step into the new role immediately, and Bonner will take over his role this month
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Nielsen’s New Ratings Method Approved by Media Rating Council
The firm’s Big Data + Panel measurement includes ratings from cable, satellite set-top boxes and smart TVs across 45 million households and 75 million devices
