Friday, May 3, 2013

Time Warner Cable CEO Eyes Aereo Model, Behind The Money On Marvel's Movies, Exec Shuffle, Rep Moves Report


Time Warner Cable CEO Eyes Aereo Model, Behind The Money On Marvel's Movies, Exec Shuffle, Rep Moves Report


Time Warner CEO Glen Britt Eyes Aereo Business Model

As Aereo expands to 22 more markets this summer, Britt says his interest is preliminary but if Aereo is considered legal, bears watching as consumers increasingly unplug. (WAPO)

Behind the Money of Marvel’s Mighty Movies

SSN’s look at the history of the Marvel universe and the rise of the comic book film phenomenon. (SSN)

Exec Shuffle: Indian Paintbrush, Amazon Studios, uMedia

A weekly summary of major corporate moves in entertainment and media. (SSN)

Rep Moves: CAA, Genesis Entertainment, WME Entertainment

A weekly summary of the entertainment industry’s major rep changes. (SSN)

The Majors Bet On Original Properties To Boost Box Office

Film studios are psyched to reverse spring box office doldrums with a mix of buzzworthy original fare in addition to tentpole and sequels this summer season. (VAR)

Disney Halts Merchandise Output In Over 5 Countries Based On World Bank Report

Disney consumer products president Bob Chapek announced the company’s decision, made last month, in light of the World Bank Report and the Bangladesh factory fire, with full pull-out expected by April 2014.  (DH)

Kristen Wiig’s New 'Girl Most Likely' Trailer

Girl Most Likely, Wiig’s follow-up to Bridesmaids, opens July 19. (EW)

April 2013 Pitch Market Roundup

Spec and pitch sales hit double digits last month, a first for 2013. (SPEC)

Network Comedy Crisis: Cable Chips Away As The Big Four Can't Make A New Hit

With The Mindy Project as the sole official 2012-13 comedy renewed thus far, a look at the comedy boom in cable that has broadcast looking for a resurgence. (THR)

Marc Maron’s IFC Debut

The comedian and former Air America DJ who reinvigorated his career with his WTF podcast from his garage with pop culture and comedy notables, hits cable with Maron sitcom tonight. (LAT)

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