TV
The streaming model is cratering — here’s how that’s hurting actors, writers and fans
Streamers have been removing content from their platforms lately — and they're canceling series after just one season.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter joined the rally in LOVE Park on Thursday afternoon.
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What does the SAG-AFTRA strike mean for Philly film, TV production?
For the first time since 1960, actors and writers are picketing film and TV productions at the same time.
2 years ago
Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse
It will be the first time since 1960 that actors and writers picket film and television productions.
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Fox News hit with another defamation lawsuit — this one over Jan. 6 allegations
Trump supporter and Jan. 6 protester Ray Epps sued the network over the allegations of former star, Tucker Carlson.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ lands 8 Emmy nominations; ‘Succession’ tops with 27
The Black actors of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” were again a high point for Emmy diversity, and for the otherwise largely absent broadcast networks.
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Game Show History, An Embattled Philly Church, New Music Roundup
The history of broadcast game shows...do they have a future? Plus, a local church congregation and pastor in court, and music recommendations for your summer playlist.
Air Date: June 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:12Fox News unveils primetime lineup with Jesse Watters in Tucker Carlson’s former time slot
“Jesse Watters Primetime" will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern on July 17 as part of a revamped weekly nighttime lineup on Fox News.
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Actor Jonathan Majors’ domestic violence trial scheduled for Aug. 3
A Manhattan judge issued the schedule Tuesday, casting the star in a real-life courtroom drama as his idled Hollywood career hangs in the balance.
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Fox News producer out after onscreen message calling President Biden a ‘wannabe dictator’
The producer, Alex McCaskill, confirmed his exit in an Instagram post. Fox would not comment on Friday.
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I-95 Collapse, ‘Albie’s Elevator’ Premiere
The latest on the I-95 bridge in Northeast Philadelphia that collapsed after a truck beneath it burst into flames. And, WHYY’s new kids’ program Albie’s Elevator now on TV-12!
Air Date: June 13, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:12Chuck Todd, host and moderator of NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’, will step down
NBC's chief White House correspondent, Kristen Welker, will become the show's new host.
2 years ago
Summer TV and the Writers’ Strike, Chris Christie to Launch 2024 Bid
What should you watch on your streaming service this summer? And what's the latest with the WGA strike? Plus, former NJ Gov. Christie's likely 2024 bid and Studio 2 trivia.
Air Date: June 1, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:13Why weren’t the Phillies on my TV this Memorial Day? Blame a computer
By letting a computer make the schedule, Major League Baseball is failing to take advantage of a huge viewership opportunity.
2 years ago
Netflix to charge an additional $8 month for viewers living outside U.S. subscribers’ households
The additional subscription fee is an attempt to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service amid a slowdown in growth.
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